Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush - Eye of the Storm (EPK)

[@JackAppleSr]

Wow... An articulate, nice, and humble virtuoso. Frank Marino has deserved so much more.

[@metallicalloy]

Absolutely one of the most amazing rock/jazz/blues guitar player I've ever heard.

[@RunTFC]

When you really listen to what Frank has to say, you realize how extremely insightful he is.

[@JoeM-by5tw]

Easily in the top three of concerts and groups I saw., and I saw many. Frank is the best guitarist I ever saw, and with MR backing him up the music was so tight. A pure craftsman. The man is a genius.

[@stevebouras641]

The mahogany Rush material from seventies was beyond

[@geraldwest3428]

Hell yeah...I discovered Mahogany Rush Frank Marino in 1972 in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina where I lived. He was then and remains one of the top dawg rockers of all time. Thanks Frank for rocking us with your timeless kick butt rock!

[@robertglancy4474]

I saw Frank Marino way back in 79 and he gets the "Hendrix clone" tag simply because they both play "psychedelic" guitar/music. But that's the end of the comparison, Frank's his own player and has his own sound.

[@Leonecon]

In my view, there are very few guitarists that come close to Frank Marino.

[@georgedejesus6929]

This is my favorite of Frank's later works. Mahogany Rush IV being my fav of his very early works. The tune " He's calling" on Eye of the storm is just a mind numbing and mesmerizing tune that will put you in another place. Frank is just simply one of the very greatest guitarists that has ever walked this earth and also one of the most humble. Humble, now that is something you very seldom see in the rock world. Cheers.

[@richardegmontbade7082]

I love this guy, he has such a good character and is a fantastic guitar player.

[@cahg3871]

After recently hearing that Frank has unexpectedly retired due to illness,I have been going over his KZbin posts.Wow,I honestly didn’t realize just how great a guitarist he is.I for one hope he can overcome whatever ails him,we need his musical gifts,the man is one of the best guitarist to never become “world famous”.

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

What's wrong with Frank?

[@ratter531]

I read the same he will no longer perform due to health issues. Frank Marino illness a case of adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) and other health problems has caused the end of live shows with Frank and Mahogany Rush.

[@TravisClan]

I am soo glad that Frank released Eye Of The Storm, it maybe one of my top 5 albums of his

[@michaeljohnson3718]

As a guitar player personally I never got the comparison to Hendrix, They are totally different players in their own right. Frank is in a class of his own.

[@diybikeguy6804]

maxoon very hendrixy

[@robertgraf9265]

After Hendrix passed, there were a lot of people looking for the 'next' Hendrix. Robin Trower and Arthur Lee also got the 'Hendrix' tags, as well. Also, Frank Marino played 'Voodoo Child' and put Strat pickups on his SG, including a bridge pickup that was mounted in an opposite hand configuration, just like the pickup on Hendrix' righty played lefty. SRV also got a bit of the Hendrix tag, as well, for the E flat tuning, as well as having played 'Voodoo Child'. Basically, it's just a generalization for the ignorant.

[@robsylvia6546]

Frank covered Jimi back in the day, even some of his vocal nuances were Hendrixy. That said, everyone was inspired by Jimi to some degree back. EC switched from SG to a Strat because of Jimi. But Frank is Frank. I bought Eye of The Storm the day it was released and it’s in my top 50 favorite albums, still in rotation at home. Great album.

[@debrasalt3598]

agreed

[@daveriff5792]

At the very least, the Hendrix influences were STRONGLY there... whether Frank meant them to be or not. If you cannot hear that, you should go back and listen to Jimi a little more... or Frank a little more... or both! :-P Frank reminded me of a combination of the Electric Ladyland Hendrix and all of his other heavier, more technical and produced albums/material. Oh Jimi is there, no doubt about that. And I'm sure Frank wouldn't even try to deny Jimi's influence on his playing. And why should he... nothing at all wrong with that.

[@aschule5684]

"He's calling" sounds so amazing, God I love Frank ! I'm actually writing some music that reminds me a lot of that song and it's kinda a tribute to Frank, he's such a mind blowing guitarist and probably because he's so genuine and true to himself on top of being such a great human being, a combination like that just has to produce something wonderful and Frank has alway been nothing but that, the passion and fury of his playing will be an inspiration to me as long as I am able to play a guitar, hear music and appreciate someone as real and passionate and true to what they love as Frank Marino!!! Rock on my friend, "don't ever stop"✌🏼️

[@keithallen2495]

Frank is one of the nicest and without a shadow of a doubt one of the greatest guitarists on the planet...such a humble man yet so talented..love you man.

[@martylayman1256]

I saw a lot of great bands, some two or three times. I saw Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush 4 times. His show was the only one I had to see every time they came. Every show I saw Frank do some new innovative technique I had never seen before. The live shows were always spellbinding. No crazy stagecraft just brilliant playing.

[@careydixon8189]

Blessings Frankie....Psychedelic movement loves its art. Thanks for making meaningful music that inspires love.

[@countroshculla]

While I haven't heard much of Frank's music (it just never caught on here in India) I remember buying a casette when I was a teen of guitar instrumentals by various guitarists and it had a Marino tune in it and I was blown away. His version of All Along The Watch Tower is also a favourite of mine.

[@gavanhillebold3131]

Frank was powerful in so many ways, his guitar playing took you to the stratosphere, just hang on for the ride 🎸

[@kirkmckim2685]

So good. Most underrated rock guitarist ever.

[@davidgabaldon5796]

Got to meet Frank in Albuquerque when he played at the El Rey. Great show! I was only 20 feet from the band. After the show he talked to me and my friends, gave autographs and was a real gentleman!!!

[@Redtenbachersfunkestra]

Whoah! Frank comes across as a top dude - needless to say - he is a guitar god!

[@lantzkeefer8674]

Frank I'd love to see you live your one of the best guitarists ever.I grew up listening to you,and your one of the reasons i started to play.Rock on☆

[@quincyblue4510]

INSANELY under rated! During the early 70's In Detroit, I was a huge fan of Frank Marino and his band Mahogany Rush. The last time I saw him live was around 1977 or so here in Minneapolis. In the years since, I'd almost forgotten how talented this guy is and how much he's been ignored by mainstream entertainment media.

[@rythymsection7335]

Grazie Franco per tutta l'ottima musica nel corso degli anni. Sono orgoglioso di essere stato uno di quei Quebecese di cui parli. Che Dio ti benedica...

[@kevfreeman5482]

Will someone please explain how Frank manages to keep his SG's in tune with a wammy bar fitted, especially with the amount of abuse he gives it. Been a lifelong lover and user of SG's but never figured out how to keep one remotely in tune with a whammy bar. First saw Frank in 77 or 78 in leeds England, blown away by his sound almost as much as his technique. Awesome! Frank is a massively underrated as a guitar player, could stand shoulder to shoulder with any of the greats !!

[@waitaminute7257]

I always puzzled over that too. I bought an SG with a Maestro on it because of Frank but I'll be damned if I could keep it in tune. I even emailed him years ago about that but never got a response lol!

[@kevfreeman5482]

@@waitaminute7257 Haha, yeah I know exactly what you mean! Wish I knew his secret!

[@mikebledsoe2315]

*Frank Marino awesome guitar player and human being.*

[@Rightsideup]

He's so amazing. His approach to guitar is 2nd to none

[@theoldtank470]

There are many guitarists out there, but none like Frank Marino ...... keep on rocking brother

[@ZalMoxis]

I love Frank's playing it is truly from the heart...…

[@raymondreid4987]

When I first got his eye of the storm cd I just thought why Frank why have you not let your real fans on your creative powerful songs that you and your bandmates made I was totally blown away. This is what we need to bring back great music.

[@khandrum]

He made me feel good about my drumming cos he heard me rehearsing with my band and later called my guitarist Rick Onslow if he could sit in with us next practise of course we jump for joy btw his brother Norm was our bassist this was around '85 or so in Montreal

[@rawbroberson5521]

First saw Frank Marino in 1979 Portland Oregon open up for Ted Nugent, sorry Ted but Frank kicked your ass and everyone else at the show agreed. I think it's the only time I saw an opening act come out for an encore. Big fan ever since and Frank you've been a great influence in my playing and writing. Thank you kindly.

[@DaveLynchJazzGuitar]

Frank...please come to Tampa, Florida? Would love to see you live! Big fan!!

[@jalmonsalmon]

First heard Frank listening to Strange Universe when it came out... I was in the 7th grade... then saw him on tv... Don Kershner gig.... after that show I was forever a fan and he is like in my top 5 best of the best players that ever played guitar!

[@MrWoodchuck59]

Strange Universe is my favorite album.

[@wolfeyes9357]

A true musician......a guitarist that likes small venues and loves fans.....he does not want to look down on anyone....he is no better no worse....i get him!!!!

[@deaterk]

Great interview.

[@robertkroberjr.157]

Frank is a Monster! 💪💪😎✌️♥️🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@johnmcclain5391]

Frank Marino is awesome, I saw him at Cal jam2 an he blew me away , I've seen him only two times...

[@antrygis1]

Frank is an enigma in the history of rock and roll. Once the internet came out guitarists had 10 times the weapons to learn and execute. But the greatest stuff is applied thru trial and error. Back then in order to be great you had to plug into something. And Frank way out in Montreal? C'mon, he was in his own world. There will never be another like him. Glad to have seen him 6 times.

[@eltigre8978]

I feel lucky to have grown up in San Antonio Texas where Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush were HUGE and were played early on with KISS/KMAC radio and dj's Joe Anthony and Lou Roney. Those dj's really played the hell out of Frank back in the late 70's. I would bet that Frank had more fans here in San Antonio than any other city in America at that time. We were the rock n roll capital of the world and we can thank the old KISS fm of the late 70s and "the godfather Joe Anthony" for promoting great unknown bands(Frank Marino, AC/DC, Judas Priest, Rush, Riot, and, Moxy, just to name a few). I look forward to seeing Frank here in San Antonio once again on May 2, 2020 at The Sunken Gardens Amphitheater! Welcome home Frank!

[@vicmorrison8128]

Yeah..thanks for the memories!

[@dandogful]

Here in st. Louis KSHE the big rock station played a new rock in roll for the first time i freaked i said this is Hendrix shredding but listen to Tales of the unexpected, Try for freedom, Moonwalk, and Poppy he is a legit fusion player as well. Frank has accomplished what most guitar players have not and that is playing Hard rock, blues, fusion and psychedelic music and did it at large outdoor festivals. Rock on Frank you the man.

[@daveriff5792]

The classic (black) "Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush Live" album from the 70's... just pure heart and soul... just pure INTENSE! His tone... yes, the heavily effected tone was other worldly... and his blues tone on that classic Live album on pieces like the "King Bee" medley, etc. used to give me chills as a guitarist. His tone had that perfect amount of OD/Distortion, yet with a second layer of bluesy clean that was blues yet balls at the same time. God I loved Marino's blues tone on those songs. Rich, vibrant, warm... yet clear, cutting, sustained and soulful. Lol... I was a young kid then with "stars" in my eyes and heart, and I played in a pseudo garage band with another guitarist. We used to argue over whether Frank used the middle position toggle or his neck pickup for the King Bee medley... it was hilarious thinking back. Man the arguments he and I used to have about how Frank got his tone... all in good fun, of course. The almost haunting "Live" album version of "Dragonfly" (my all-time favorite), and the knock-you-out intense Talkin' Bout a Feelin' always took me right off of this earth. Frank Marino... you were and apparently still are a master in your own right, who never received near the proper credit or recognition for your talent and your innovation. But you were one b@d@$$ rock and blues guitarist, my friend... and you taught me more about heart, soul and feel as a rock/blues guitarist than I can even begin to explain or thank you for. You gave me a great music education... and I will always be indebted to you for that. I will always treasure and get chills over those years... for everything, but especially that butt-kickin' classic Live album. Frank Marino... thank you from the bottom of my heart! Intense, buddy... just PURE INTENSE!!!

[@stevendugger3722]

One of the best live albums of our time!! It was and IS an experience everytime I hear it.

[@rts100x5]

a guitar LEGEND ..... if you don't know this , you have never listened to Frank play

[@stanleythundersongbeaucham1431]

It's funny because Frank is one of my earliest and favorite guitar influences and all these years later my life was thrown into a very real personal Exodus by the eye of a cat 5 hurricane that struck my home in Northwest Florida and I'm still in Exodus and just reconnecting with the formative roots of my musical side of life.

[@incaspathway8595]

Still trying very hard to wait patiently ....on the Agora DVD. It's been sooo long:8( Please Frank ,if u happen to read this just know we are all still out here. .....thx for it all.

[@atosvr2]

:-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYfXYZyVaNijY6s

[@earlyaudio4226]

His live show is amazing. I’m loving that SG loaded with single coils. His feedback control is better than Jimi in my opinion. Heavy and tasteful. He does pay tribute to and borrow from Hendrix like Trower and SRV but he is much more powerful and talented than those cats with his great singing voice and ferocious delivery.

[@TorgMetal]

Agreed, hands down

[@NickNicometi]

Ditto

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

I believe that one of those single coils is a Sustainiac.

[@jamessherman2470]

a very profitiant guitarist.frank plays Hendrix better than any other. I saw you in concert frank. note for note on every song. love dragon flie. you really piss me off. you make it look so easy. love you frank

[@beastLVX]

This guy stands on his own! Period!

[@dreamcatcher44]

TY, amazing talents!

[@jfmax2000]

Frank Marino is The Man He's Been a Real Force in The Annals of Guitar Playing Since The Early 70's.

[@tommyhunter9641]

Great music!

[@theelectricvoyage]

Interesting!!!!!lovely guy...only the other day someone mentioned Frank Marino. This nudged my dodgy memory...I saw Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush in 1977 somewhere in the UK and had the World Anthem album. The blurb on the program talks of a period of recovery for a then young Frank and that album to me, he seemed to be exploring the electric guitar and its sound possibilities as a seriously new creative instrument, although, I have not heard anything else by the band until now. It strikes me that the guitar is being played at a virtuoso level now days as a priority because of recording being so simple and real guitars not so popular in songwriting from a "making a living point of view, huh I dont know anyways good to see again.

[@juliechetty3641]

Great player in a class of his own.

[@anthonyarredondo8559]

Frank is awesome and very recognizable with in the first few notes !! God bless you Frank ¡!😁👌

[@xsamitt]

Incredible!!!!

[@michaelpierce649]

Few genius fret-board wonders caress the ear the way Mr. Frank Marino does, I have been fortunate in this life to witness ever so many, to this very day I can still, STILL feel my ears being gracefully assaulted from the distant afternoon of April 14 1979, { Florida World Music Festival }, I have been a string man myself , and I say with only the truth , Frank you are the one man, do me a favor and play forever, I will be listening, thank you

[@57burnetto]

I've got my tckts April 17,2020 New Bedford MA

[@stevenjones7008]

I've got tickets for October in San Juan Capistrano 2020

[@ZalMoxis]

Totally brilliant... Frank is awesome.

[@guitmeister]

I cut my (guitar) teeth on Frank, Winter, Trower, Travers, Gallagher.... First song I ever played live (1st set) Dragonfly ... ( I was 16) people didn't get Frank, I said "your just not listening" Now Vai & Satriani.... get the oohs & aahs. give me a break.

[@jamesvincent1434]

Shadowplay

[@charliejamz.]

Satriani deserves all the credit he gets. As far as being a solo instrumentalist, he is leading the parade with his genius in theory and melodies. Totally talented writer. I’ll always love frank and satch. Two different styles.

[@cahg3871]

Frank and Robin Trower would of been a great together.Both take the listener on a musical journey.

[@jamessherman2470]

i bought your live album in 1080. i was a fan way back.

[@kevintaylor3469]

Yes sir !

[@kirkredden8605]

Frank is so awesome!

[@johnfatorich3494]

Love this album.

[@jennystryker2967]

PRICELESS!

[@jayway6472]

Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush is a underrated band! They kick ass!!

[@philwright2480]

One of the best concerts I ever saw..Judas Priest,Mahogany Rush and Fandango...Santa Monica Civic

[@Shelly58485]

GENIUS MAN,

[@saterritories7532]

LONG LIVE ROCK & ROLL

[@dougwheeler7277]

prayers he will tour again

[@bindig1]

Mahogany Rush is fantastic. Frank is a great guitarist. Sadly, one of those musicians that really never got the full recognition he deserves

[@l.a3234]

The Eyes of Rock ! 🎸💪

[@triumphrider9796]

First time I saw them, they were rather unknown (opened for Hot Tuna), he did several Hendrix tunes; you couldn't have told them apart when he did "Voodoo Child" (it was shortly after "Child of the Novelty"). The original stuff he did was more amazing still. Love to see them tour here again.

[@dennisjonescentral]

My underrated hero!

[@markparenteau2395]

Man I love that record. It has healing power. 😅

[@williamlunsford5652]

One of the 3 best alive!

[@markstoneman1585]

Frank is magnificent

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

I've seen Frank open for Nugent twice and he stole both shows. I was drained. Thanks Frank. I wish you well.

[@tydurr759]

Easy to see where Zakk gets his tone, technique, riffs, etc. etc.

[@brianbeaven698]

Love that moded SG 👍

[@rockhard2654]

hes a saint truly a saint

[@rottanwelding]

So far ahead of his time , it's crazy.

[@jamessherman2470]

I have a PRS its nice. but idoesnt have the sound of your SG. iuse a distortion pedal and a chouris through a vox amp. iam trying to get your tone. no luck. you have a veru uniqe sound. I really like what you use. cann you give me any tips. love you Frank. I hope you come to West Virginia, I will buy out the front row.

[@christopherexum1833]

He uses fender pups on his sgs

[@TheLochs]

Frank was shredding pentatonic way before Eric Johnson or Joe Bonnamassa. What an under rated talent. I would love to see how he does some of those crazy runs. Does he pick every note? Pull off? Sweep type pick. I don't know

[@christopherexum1833]

Combo of alt picking and Legato

[@nononsensedragon9438]

Frank Marino is the best song three times had every album I guess you know why🗻 and when I saw him at Cal Jam 2 me and my friend joked around about and all they need to do is add one more band mahogany rush the next day that fan was added at the very last, blew my mind, anyway at that concert when the song dragonfly came on a biplane with the wings like a dragonfly came from out of the sun when it flew around I watched helicopters escorted off, I later heard that the pilot of that aircraft passed away at a show. Am I the only one that sees the connection between that song and that particular day and what happened ... I have a lot of more insight stories of my experience with this band's music music

[@DavidElkington-uk2ri]

Hellyeah!

[@iceWaterProductions1]

This is a great EPK. Is Frank touring? I would love to see him in concert.

[@80sRokker]

IceWater Productions tour kicks off in April plus the 6 hour DVD is FINALLY available!

[@bravovgi455]

Fier qu un Québécois réussisse au État Unis. Merci !

[@bravovgi455]

@@pierz7817 SUPER DU Québec ! Oui ! d' Accord ! . . . . . . . ; . ; . ;. ; … ;; . . . , .; ;

[@RenardeauGuy]

He looks good for his age. Frank is a gifted guitarist.

[@LostMyMojo100]

Frank smokes!!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@hermanhelmich]

What a nice guy

[@stevenmay2937]

treated an 18 yo fan very nice. a great guy and guitar player

[@nk8633]

happy birthday frank marino 11 20

[@johnleonard3806]

I got to see Frank in one of those 70's US shows in Albany NY around 77 maybe? Palace Theater opening for Charlie Daniels... was I dreaming, Charlie Daniels?!

[@paulnewsom7629]

78 79 Was Some of My Favorite Shows he did the Last I Saw Of Him Was 81 then it's as If He Disappeared So Nice To See Him Out On Occasion here In 2019 Most Bands I Saw Are Long Gone ,New Talent Is Not Getting Signed Becase Business is Dead Your Better off Just Playing Clubs Thdn Wasting Your Time Thinking of A Deal For No one Buys Music Anymore At Least 90 % of Public is Clueless To EVEN CARE

[@psychicgregorytheloveguru7123]

Frank Marino is true guitar hero! But what happened to the mustache?

[@bearmare9710]

A triple bill that actually happened...Bullrush, Rush, and Mahogany Rush.

[@samiam9059]

Hope he bailed on smoking. Wizard of the neck.

[@jamesfarrington9030]

Strange Universe and MR IV did it for me.