Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush : Messukeskus Helsinki, Finland 16.4.1983

[@garykrempien7038]

I'm an old man now, but been a huge fan of Frank's since his beginning. I saw him the same year as this, same set list, etc. It was at a dive in Milwaukee, Wi, USA called The Palms, an old movie theater turned rock club. They even had quadriphonic swirling sound in the place. I'll never forget it.

[@VinceSchier]

Did you catch the Alpine Valley show? The cleanest stage production I've ever seen. No cables anywhere visible. It had to be around the time Scorps played there. '78?

[@wadeharten6600]

I'm 63. Saw this man when I was 15. I've seen hundreds of shows. Frank Marino is the one show I have never forgotten. Hearing "Electric Reflections of War" is a moment in time I will cherish forever. 48 years later I'm still asking myself, how the fuck did he do that with a guitar? Still amazed! Marino forever!

[@AudioAtmos]

I could postulate at some theories why, but it’s hard to grasp why Frank Marinos’s name isn’t immediately mentioned right along with all the other great full tilt guitar players of the past 50 years. He is one of those guys who could play exactly what was in his head. Like a stream of consciousness. Like Hendrix.

[@dmcpopo4027]

My theory is Marino like Hendrix was so talented he threatened most guitarist. Hendrix left a void and Marino was more than capable at filling that musical void. Remember Hendrix gained fame in England first then conquered America. The powers that be were not about to let a Canadian guitarist conquer America. And Marino was that good. Just a thought

[@AudioAtmos]

@@dmcpopo4027 Yep, all good points. He definitely got unfairly caught in the “Hendrix comparison” whirlwind of the 70’s and as you said, was too much of a threat and wasn’t given his fair chance. He had to battle some really bad music industry fads of the time.

[@dmcpopo4027]

@@AudioAtmos Cobo hall in Detroit 1977, Mothers Finest, Kansas, and Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush. $7.00. Sold out, best rock concert I’ve ever been to. Multiple encores, standing O for FM&MR. What a night.

[@AudioAtmos]

@@dmcpopo4027 I can only imagine how awesome that was!!💫

[@TheDude1978]

The guitar gods themselves will always mention Frank. Those of us that know any better, regardless if we can play or not, recognize Frank. I'm one that falls in that can't play a lick category, but I saw Frank in 1978, opening for of all bands Styx, and was hooked. Immediately went out and got "Live", "IV", and "World Anthem". Pretty much have everything else too.

[@roccomancini5875]

Frank is also a very underatted vocalists , legend

[@roccomancini5875]

Fabulous iconic Frank marino, one of the greatest guitarists of all time for sure

[@ikonenpetri64]

Jep tuolla oli oltua ja nautin täydestä sydämmestä...oli kunnon kitara ilotulitusta josta nautin vieläkin tämän videoinnin kautta...jee rocknroll...Frank my guitar hero...🎸🎼🎵🎶

[@stevebouras641]

Frank was a mindblow and thats how he was acknowledged later recognition was past time alloted and out of print but those who knew about him were enlightened equivalent to the second coming all in all time was never passed and we only dream what he lived😢

[@1pessorock1]

My oh my. ❤❤❤ I was there. Thanks a million.

[@garthmarenghi9623]

Damn, I wish there were more quality videos of Frank, so we can see a true artist at work.

[@howardsmothers5446]

There are...he put out an excellent 6hr. Dvd in 2016 but unfortunately didn't come out until 2019 due to sound problems in the recording...this shows you just how tight and lucrative he is...the best around...

[@garthmarenghi9623]

@@howardsmothers5446 I have that box set, cost me a fortune to import it, but I figured Frank deserved it for all the pleasure he has given us over the years. 🤘🤘🤘

[@RobertNagel-s2z]

Problem was that in order to get a quality video with quality sound back then, you had to be filthy rich. Led Zeppelin and a few others did, but not Frank.

[@Dominic591000]

Francesco just killing it! Amazing Guitarist!!!

[@hippydippy]

Saw Frank many times. The first was in 1975 with Kansas & Queen for a whopping $6.50. Amazing Show! 2nd time was with Robin Trower.

[@fabienlamour3644]

This is a collection piece. Wow! Frank at his best.... Thank you for sharing.💞💞💞

[@dbwagner0]

by todays standard, or any other standard, one of the best ever.

[@RolleHardrocki]

Thx for this post! I went to see the show in Stockholm 18/4 1983, that has become my biggest music experience ever! 🤘 🎸

[@RockNRollKid]

Great drummer

[@TimmBieryMusic]

Thank you! Cheers!!

[@jonholland6067]

@@TimmBieryMusic Timm I watched you play with Frank at a bar in Brampton Ontario called hot rocks in the summer of 86 for the full circle album. Claudio, Vince and Pete Dowse were also in the band. During your drum solo you got off your throne and came to the front of your kit playing your cymbals. My drummer friend and I loved it all!

[@maxcarr6266]

Definitely!! Do not forget the bassist.. their all IMPECCABLE!!¡!

[@lukemanify]

I was there. I never thought someone had this footage in a back pocket: Whattttttt? TNX a million! And I will never know how Tube brought this to my attention. Just got lucky? As Don Dokken would say...

[@jeff9ish]

His brother "Vince" is a amazing player also

[@markstoneman1585]

Greatest Guitarist, port vale 81 ✌

[@dsalbert9572]

Great to see my favorite Axe Man getting some love!

[@allancrow134]

Well, that was just plain awesome. :)

[@markbuchman5290]

Thanks for the post more evidence of his greatness

[@sejase7012]

Splendid . Rock and roll . The best ever!

[@maxcarr6266]

IMPECCABLE BAND!!!!

[@spedefonisti7849]

Uroteko. Hieno homma, kun laitoit jakoon! Frank kovassa kunnossa.

[@lukemanify]

Olin silloin tuolla ja Kultsalla. Tää on niin kova yllätys että ei... sanat loppuu.

[@EDOGG62]

Great band... Timm Biery is still one of the best drummers I've ever seen on any level. I grew up playing in bands around the DC area and made it out to see him any chance I got. Check him out with Danny Gatton... phenomenal.

[@margix1172]

THE BEST!

[@antoniohiguera-bonfil7319]

Excelente, gracias

[@GBuds_RVremodel]

I first saw Frank at Barton Coliseum in Little Rock Arkansas opening for someone...not sure who. Bought his album the following Monday

[@DoncampbellUSMC]

RIGHT FUCKIN ON THANKS ✌️

[@trombone0190]

Frank Marino, sin duda uno de los grandes guitarristas de todos los tiempos

[@Keppisankari]

Awewome! 👍

[@sambreedlove8730]

anyone out there remember this tour when Frank played at the cabaret in san jose ca ?

[@FrankMarinoMahoganyRuss]

🖖😎Fun gig!

[@marie-francoisecaillaudeau6017]

je n'ai jamais pu le voir en concert ,il passait à Pris le jour ou je passais le bac ,j'ai pris les billets pour le voir à Chicago il y a 2 ans concert annulé pour cause de covid,j'ai pris les billets pour la rock legend cruise Frank marino a annulé sa venue ,avec mon pote fan comme moi nous le verrons jamais.

[@irishguy13]

I was planning to attend that one too. I’m glad I got to see him back in 1980.

[@frankgianetti2357]

I Saw Frank at least 5 times from 1976-1982 and he was always jaw dropping - when i watch this video here all i can say is jaw dropping wow! but here is the thing and it's just my opinion but when you think of some of the real greats like Hendrix-Page and many others you remember their playing and their great songs - Frank to me is like Malmsteen or Shawn Lane - i watch and listen and am amazed then i don't remember anything - i have about 10 of Franks albums and they all have spectacular moments but just not enough of them song wise -don't get me wrong i like his stuff and certainly he is revered by many guitarists and with good reason but i am not really suprised he never broke through big commercially

[@RobHollanderMusic]

He didn't write hit type material, but the playing - whew!

[@wadeharten6600]

A big reason he never broke in a big way was his disdain for the music industry. He just refused to compromise.

[@vilhelmbackmark8181]

I was there...

[@FURDOG1961]

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[@matti9602]

SUURET Kiitokset!

[@michaelsteding7720]

Frank jusy blew me away when I first head him in the mid to lat 70s. The whole band was so tight. So under appreciated it made us sick. The music smoked and it showed how few people understood how talented he really was. He could shred with the best and had a groove of his own. Check out "Dragonfly or World Anthem" from the live album. Amazing.

[@lukemanify]

Who was the drummer? Joey Nevolo?

[@Deltroyer1963]

Timm Biery.

[@manyhoganz4211]

Jimmy Ayoub

[@Deltroyer1963]

@@manyhoganz4211 Jimmy was drummer 1970 > 1982. Timm Biery 1983 - 1991. I was at Oulu concert in 1983, 15th of April. Live and learn.

[@manyhoganz4211]

@@Deltroyer1963 Thanks for info. Believe it was Sept '81 first saw FM&MR in ABQ,NM. Triumph headlined Riot opened show. Wasn't impressed with headliner but opening acts were great.

[@TimmBieryMusic]

@@Deltroyer1963 I came on the band in 1981, just before the Power of Rock and Roll tour, did all the recording between 1981 and 1991, and toured from 81 through 83 and again from 86 til 1991. Cheers!

[@VinceSchier]

I'd be terrified to play Finlandia. They could start pelting you with chocolates at anytime! Don't even get them started with the balls of wool....

[@VinceSchier]

IDK how the drummer keeps that together...poor Vince, he's got a sore neck after every gig.

[@VinceSchier]

Bass player looks an awful like the goalie for the Flyers...

[@ericmoore5408]

The best hendrix said kath was the best this dude smokes kath