Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush - Promo

[cisco2fun1]

this is what music is all about ,,,real instrument players that plays an instrument and is able to put on a show or a concert that people actualy can see what an artis is sending out to them understanding the capabilaty of playing that guitar and what it takes to make it sound like it sounds,, and also listen to the words and to the actual song to understand the art of it,,,

[HeavyKevy65]

Keep slamming the jams F

rank, always a fan. Real talent is hard to find

[bowiemott]

Frank is great - a world class guitarist with lots of cred. His relentless touring in the 70s made him respected. He also reminds me a bit of Ray on the Trailer Park Boys

[sharpclay]

Frank Marino was one of the best things to happen in the 70's. I can remember literally wearing out at least 3 8-track tapes of Mahogany Rush Live. We would drive down to the river and listen to it as loud as it would go............ It was paradise!!!

[vampyros1]

Frank is so cool, humble and articulate. fwiw, I'd also elaborate that there's a big difference between hard rock and heavy metal. At any rate, I've been a fan for a long time, and it's good to see him doing what he does so well.

[buska100]

I first heard Frank's music In 1975 when I stumbled across "Strange Universe" by Mahogany Rush in a Sydney Record shop & was totally blown away.It is great to see this clip,thanks for making it all possible Wild Willy.

Cheers

[OfficialFrankMarino]

Thanks for posting.

[jwandhistools]

Wow! An SG with strat pickups! Cool.

[teegar100]

Been listening to Frank for years.I have all his stuff.Dang,I'm getting old! lol

[GoodCheeba]

It was' 73 or '74 when I first heard Mahogany Rush....been one of my favorite bands since......Frank immediately made an impression on me and was influential in me taking my guitar skills to another level...definitely in my Top 5 favorite guitarists of all-time.....didn't get all the notoriety, but sure left your mouth agape whenever you could see him Live, and he usually upstaged the more popular bands...

[dannyhood66]

@GoodCheeba I can imagine blowing some of the other bands away..Is tone was just blazing at certain points and beautiful! Melting with color and sonic slabs of  tectonic upthrust and squalid habitat in the bowels of middle earth on electric reflections of war and into a symphony of screams on world anthem..That last note that rings out says everything to me..!aH

[AEGIAN1]

1977, Atlanta, Fox theater. i was sitting 7th row center, 18 y.old with dreams of guitardom. this guy blew my eardrums, literally! during his PURPLE HAZE encore. to this day, my left eardrum is hypersensitive. this is the 1st time i get to hear the man talk. thanx WildWilly. Frank's the MAN!

[jamanursula]

when I grew up playing guitar in the log cabin at 14 ..it was marino live that gave me my licks

[canadaguy2112ca]

so under appreciated...wicked stuff

[detroitchapter]

FRANK IS THE MAN ! Seen hjm at least a dozen times...... unreal!

[bulletinman]

A true artist not a sell-out!

[hartistry1957]

Here's the lineup: 1976; Lewiston, Maine; Opening act: Mahogany Rush; Second Billing: Kansas; Headliner: Queen.

And I got in F........ FREE! It was so packed, I had to sit on an

indoor telephone booth: great memories man!

[PenskeHilton]

A purest in a world of wanna-bees..Someone who's not only a great player, but a great writer....

[evets1968]

Thusly spoken,Frank.Hope to see you in Vancouver.

[evanhue1030]

Just a great all around guitarist who is gifted in many styles of guitar playing. Saw him back in the 70's and was blown away. Thanks to Frank for keeping rock alive and well.

[TDDWEST]

A true Artist,.. Never sold out to record promoters to play more of that crap that sells copy. A real true life Guitar Hero.

The economy may be bad but if he plays anywhere within a 300 mile radius I'm scraping up what I can to get there and listen to a living legend.

Keep on Rock',.. Never Stop Rollin'

[gnasty1560]

frank never caught on- just like today--the big production co's & owners of radio stations and distributors only rotated their own acts. But it could have been the glam lipstick eyeliner and tight spandex pants trend that did him in at that time.

[stropparo]

This guy is my favorite. He does a perfect version of "All along the watchtower". " Somethings coming our way" live is sick. Stay on the road forever man you are one of the last best hope for real rock and roll. Real peace happens between the headphones.

[BGoldtone]

After watching this video, I think Frank Marino should make a guest appearance with Blue Cheer..

[pbmax]

The Rolling Stones should get rid of Ron Wood and replace him with Frank.

[giacblanc]

Great to see someone playing this well as eloquent with words as he is with guitar. iIteresting to hear about what it was like to be from Montreal, Canada.

[Deltroyer1963]

Finally I found it!!! FM is my all time fav!!!

THX so much WWP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just can't forgot the concert in

Oulu, Finland 1983!!! My hair is still in curves...

[matrags]

Appears to have an SG with single coils???

[sangandongo]

Yeah. Strat pickups even. Its definitely a custom job on that. Probably routed the middle or converted an SG LP or something similar.

[zeeky33]

My SG classic has two P90 single coil pickups... Dots on the frets... (Not to say that's what this is... )

[cell9song]

holy christ, I had forgotten all about Mahogany Rush.

[elcomicguy]

Willy....thanks for all you've done to get Frank back out performing again. I saw him for the first time a couple years ago at the now defunct Galaxy in Santa Ana. What a great venue it was..it seemed like a private party. Frank just tore the place up. I walked out of there (and I've seen & heard some shit in my time from Jimi to Janis.) walked out floating in some etheral wave feeling like I've just witnessed some spiritual event. Any word on next tour? Frankster Elcomicguy

[cast390]

I'd like to see frank do a guitar instruction video

[BluesGuitarsHero]

thats right this music well live on forever..lol

[IronMothra]

Couldn't agree more with number1scatterbrain. For those who have not seen him live, do whatever you have to. His virtuosity is simply mind-numbing.

[xale1980]

RECPECT.

[number1scatterbrain]

frazerburns91, come to N. America to see Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush. It's the best concert you'll ever see.

[dieselboy64]

I gotta agree with you there friend- my greatest concert memory(ies) has to be finally seeing this legend shred for the first time in Pittsburg, PA over 3 years ago, then again in the following 2 years at different venues. I got to meet Frank and Co. on those last 2 shows. INCREDIBLE playing and real nice guys, too!!

[roccotanto]

what a great interview.

Frank was one of my big influences, all the way back from 1975....

[cosiocosio]

Frank Marino deserves respect. I am not watching Jimi Hendrix or Jimmy Page. I am watching Frank Marino and I feel as good, If not better then I do watching the obvious choices. Frank Marino has got to be the most underated guitarist, composer and musican from his generation. I see it over and over within his video comments at Youtube and elsewhere. Frank Marino should have as many music awards as any professional guitarist alive. One of the founding fathers of true psycodelic rock.

[wildsmart]

One of the greatest guitarist of our times...no question. Psychedelic blues never went away...

Thanks WildWillyParsons!! Keep the Mahogany Rush vibe alive!!!!

[Roadrage9696]

Frank is definately one of the greatest guitarest in the world. But check out Tommy Emmanuel here on YouTube. Guitar Boogie. Really. His tour schedule is booked through next year.

[gentleGiant65]

Never saw a Gibson SG with Strat type single coils before... sounds good, at least if this guy plays it!

[78hiwatts]

Frank is STILL the coolest looking guitarist there is.We're so lucky you're still playing.

[GemJman]

i went to school with his daughter so i met him a few times.

[cosiogalko]

I am starting a campaign to bring this living legend back big, before time takes its inevitable course.

[frazerburns91]

Frank Marino is fantastic, i just wish the guys would make the trip to Glasgow....bummer

[revolt63]

Thanx to Folks like you my tv is off and I am really enjoying great Art. Thnx ; >

The snow is starting to melt !!

[dieselboy64]

Awesome!- Some background into the f'n greatest guitarist around! Haven't seen this in awhile; still freaking incredible! Thanx Willie, I'm definately one of his biggest fans!

[wiskeychitto]

...cool...remember seein Frank in Lake Charles in tha late 70's...

[mysterblues]

Willy! This stuff rocks, bro! I hope there's a DVD coming out soon. He doesn't come here too often , I'll take what i can get! One of the greatest, for sure!

[christineglamazon]

Thanks SO much to Wild Willy for the hand he had in gettig Frank back on the road. Until last year's tour (2006), I hadn't seen him since San Francisco in 1993. Frank Rules!

[WildWillyParsons]

My pleasure. I am his biggest fan!

[cosiogalko]

Very impressive channel. I am consumed by all this choice footage. Your killing my studio time... Thanks though. I am in Frank Marino Heaven. Great archive. From: Cosio Galko

[whittonmjc]

I remember Frank from the 60's. I grew up in the same town and knew his brother. He was infatuated with Jimi Hendrix back then.

[dieselboy64]

Absolutely love this!! This is great footage and sound of Frank, and some great insight into his music.  Thank you for the post!

[carnageratedx]

What is the name of this song? I love it.

[WildWillyParsons]

"He's Calling" from 2001's Eye of the Storm.

[carnageratedx]

What is the name of this song? I first heard it live when Frank played at the galaxy about a month ago. I really like I just don't know the name.

[egarsez]

I was fortunate enough to finally see Marino live at Antone's in Austin, Tx on Oct 6, 07. The show was the single greatest performance by a guitarist that I have ever seen in over 25 yrs of attending concerts. We also got to meet Frank after the show and he stood out there for 30+ minutes signing autographs and chatting about his career and his life. Simply put, incredible guitarist yet phenomenal person. Thanks Frank! Please come to Austin again soon!

[nitwitbit]

My fave cds are 'The Power of Rock and Roll', 'What's next' and 'Double live'. I'm curious if Frank would consider them his 'wife' cds or his 'mistress 'cds? Esp. Power of rock and roll as it's maybe not as psychaedelic. Double live is more 'metal' than the other 2 live cds.

[gecko46]

Frank is one of the all time great guitarists.

[DangerousBastard]

Coolness!

[TheEternalMagus]

This guy seems awesome, Im going to have to buy some of his records. Looks like my kind of music!

Im way impressed!

[WildWillyParsons]

Please let us know how you feel after listening to more of his amazing stuff. Cheers!

[christineglamazon]

Frank's playing completely mesmerizes me. He was my number one influence in wanting to learn how to play guitar, and his music helped carry me through some of the toughest years of my life.

[roman14032]

@TheEternalMagus hearing him talk is nothing wait till you her him play!!!!!!!

their are no words to discribe how great he is

i would rate only jeff beck higher

and just by an inch

[SabuPtolemy]

Frank is the most underrated electric guitarist of all time! Keep rockin', Frank!

[lilnetty2]

Interesting commentary from a classic guitarist. Quebec is interesting in that it seems to retain its taste for harder music, like Frank's or even th Scorpions, Priest , AC/DC , etc. Down to the way the kids in Northern Quebec dress , interesting petrie dish. Kids look like rock n roll fans from the 70's .

[guitarran]

Cool, Much respect.

[sweetyman]

you got livin frank

[NDMike]

Frank Marino & Hockey. The world is so indebted to Canada for these two treasures alone. Add in a beautiful country, beautiful women and a blue collar work ethic and you have a wonderful country.

[rexcat]

I am a proud Canadian! Thanks to you Frank! :D

When will you be touring the Western provinces?

[dieselboy64]

Outstanding! Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush are the @#$%&*! Greatest! Thank you Willy for putting this out. So, I guess this makes YOU the @#$%&*! Greatest! Peace-

[Irishpdf]

This is such a phenominal cd.... It speaks volumes! Thanks...Thanks...

[Angell1932]

You're the best Frank, you're as good as Jimi and Stevie. Thank God you're still around. I've been a fan of yours since 1971 when I saw you at École Marianne on Sauvé street. Thank You, I love your music, you are a genius.

[Sceedaddle216]

Cheers Willy!

[bankertobe]

Please come to Greensboro or Winston Salem N.C. !! Man, I would love to see that concert.

[mothermoore]

He,s got something the best modern day shredders dont, great song writing skills.Rock on brother

[oldie1001]

wow great, i love all songs from this band

[crimsonrush]

Thanks Willy. Loved seeing Frank chat away like that. Brought back great memories of the times we have met.

[humboldtmyche]

I remember talking to you Frank in 2001 :^ ) Thanks for coming to California again.

~Fan

[sneetzlebop]

I love ya...will always love ya...Thanks Willy! You Rock...

[mandrakeroot999]

Cool Willy, check those archives man!

[deni222]

Thanks willy

[lindaharris26]

thanks again WILLY!!!! russ.

[ventsintheedge]

Nice one Willy!

[Keppisankari]

Great video!

Hey Frank, please hurry that DVD!

:O)

[Thajan]

Cool vid!

I've never seen it though I see it was on his official site.

[WildWillyParsons]

This promo was produced by Frank Marino's PR firm and was never really intended for public viewing. Good for everyone else to see just how genuine Frank Marino is.

[Thajan]

I know he's genuine alright. Playing the same kind of music for years without any comprimise, I have a huge respect for him.