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MARC FERRARI "Lights, Camera, Action"

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MUSICIANS:
Mark Ferrari (guitar, bass)
Bob Reynolds (vocals)
Paul Taylor (guitar, bass, keyboards)
Ray Luzier (drums)
Keith St. John (vocals)
Phil Soussan (bass, drums)
Steve Plunkett (vocals, bass)
John Rowland (drums)
Stan Bush (vocals)
Todd Smallwood (vocals)
Jeff Wilson (vocals)
Gary Allegretto (harmonica)
Todd Taylor (tbd)
 
Produced by: Mark Ferrari
Engineered by: tbd
Mixed by : tbd
Mastered by: Brad Vance
Fast...Sleek...Dynamic...Inspiring...these are just a few words that have often been used to describe the world famous Ferrari automobile. Similar plaudits have also been used to describe ace guitarist/producer/songwriter/artist Marc Ferrari...and as his namesake implies, this Ferrari is in a class all his own. As a member of Goldmountain/MCA recording artists "Keel" and "Cold Sweat", Marc has established himself as one of rock's brightest rising stars...and earning the respect and admiration of his peers. Marc was born in New Rochelle, NY and relocated Upstate where he stayed through graduation. It was here that he first cut his teeth on the bar circuit of Western New York. Though under-aged at the time, this couldn't prevent him from pursuing his life-long passion of performing. At age 19, already a veteran of the club wars, he moved to greener and more lucrative pastures...Boston. He quickly earned a reputation as a dynamic performer/writer and worked studio sessions with various artists including former Rolling Stones producer Jimmy Miller. Unsatisfied with his musical urges while recording/performing in the New England area, he sensed
something was missing...his calling was elsewhere. In January 1984 Marc took a plane to Los Angeles never to look back...for it was here that his destiny was waiting. A chance meeting with long-time friend and correspondent Mike Varney (Shrapnel Records and all-around metal guru) changed his life forever. Mike told Marc that Ron Keel was starting his own project and was looking for hungry, hard-working people to share his vision. Marc called Ron the same day and the partnership was formed. Almost immediately the band was selling out all over Los Angeles...first the Roxy and then the Troubadour, and then larger venues such as the Country Club. These shows brought the band to the attention of Goldmountain Records and future producer Gene Simmons of KISS. While awaiting a decision from the major labels, the band decided to waste no time and went into the studio to record their first LP for Mike Varney's label. Recorded in just eight days, "Lay Down The Law" has become a cult classic among rock aficionados, and to this day is still selling strong. In August 1984, the band signed to Goldmountain records, and entered world famous Record Plant Studios with Gene Simmons to record their epic "The Right To Rock" LP. This album, a virtual audial avalanche, sky-rocketed the band to instant acclaim upon its release in January 1985. Anti-censorship groups quickly aligned themselves with the title track and its message...and the song became a battle-cry of thousands across the country. The band toured all year long in support of the LP, teaming up with such groups as Loudness, Accept, and Helix. The barnstorming paid off handsomely, and the group was voted "Best New Band" in not one, not two, but THREE of the nation's biggest rock magazines (Circus, Metal Edge, and Rock Scene), beating out such luminaries as Bon Jovi, Dokken and Metallica in the process. Capping off a brilliant year, the boys went back into the studio once again with Gene Simmons to record their 3rd LP..."The Final Frontier." Just days before its release in early spring 1986, the space shuttle Challenger tragedy shook the world, and the band paid its tribute to the fallen heroes by dedicating the album to them. Putting the tragedy behind them, the band took the world by storm. They toured Europe for the first time as special guests of Dio. They criss-crossed America with Krokus, Quiet Riot and Queensryche. They were invited to play at the annual Texas Jam with
Van Halen for 81,000 people. They did stadium dates with Aerosmith, and to top it off, a whirlwind tour of Japan, where the band received the biggest welcome one could hope for...complete with Beatlemania-type scenes at the airport and hotels. They returned to the studio in December...this time with Michael Wagener (Dokken, Great White, Accept, Alice Cooper) at the helm. Upon completion of the album, Marc took on some other projects to keep busy. He produced two tracks for up and coming Texas rockers "Pantera"...and through his involvement, helped them to land a major label deal. He took on a project from a Japanese advertising agency who had heard of his songwriting prowess and produced/recorded 12 songs for international use. He wrote 3 songs with ex-KISS skinbasher Peter Criss. He designed his own guitar which Peavey Corp. manufactured for him, and Peavey went as far as to purchase the rights to some of his design modifications. He was clearly starting to expand his horizons, and welcome all new challenges in front of him. The 4th LP, self-titled "Keel," was released in May 1987. That summer, the boys landed the gig of the decade...the last leg of the Bon Jovi "Slippery When Wet" tour. How did they get that prestigious slot over countless other bands? A little luck and a lot of initiative made it happen. Marc himself explains..."I had known Jon (Bon Jovi) for a couple of years. He had always been real cordial to me whenever we met, so I kept in touch with him whenever he was in town. I ran into him at a club in L.A., just after the release of our "Keel" LP. We had a couple of drinks, and the next day I played him some of the tracks off the album. One thing led to another, and before I knew it, we were asked to open up the last leg of his tour. It all comes down to establishing a good rapport among your peers and associates. I like to build bridges, not burn them." Following the ultra-successful Bon Jovi tour, the band returned to the clubs, grinding their way across the country for most of the summer and culminating with a Christmas show at their old stomping grounds, the Country Club in Los Angeles, a well deserved "welcome home" for the local heroes. 1988...a new year...and a new chapter in the life of Marc Ferrari. Sensing the need to accept more responsibility for the decisions which would shape his life, and bowing to visionary differences with others in the band, Marc felt it necessary to step aside in order to pursue his own vision and dreams. A gutsy decision for any established artist to make, but at the same time opened up a whole new future with limitless options and possibilities. "The decision to leave the band was the single most difficult one I've ever had to make, but I know in my heart I did the right thing. It was time for me to take the bull by the horns, so to speak, and become more actively involved with the over-all picture. It was like I just went to Rock 'n' Roll college for 4 years, and got my diploma. It was time to go into business for myself. Nothing ventured, nothing gained." Following his departure from Keel in 1988, Marc diversified his interests in the music business. He started a new band which would eventually be signed to MCA called "Cold Sweat." The highly-praised, but sadly overlooked debut album from Cold Sweat, entitled "Break Out" was released on MCA Records in June 1990. The band went on to support Dio and Love/Hate on their U.S. tour, as well as being invited as special guests to "Whitesnake" on the "Monsters of Rock" festival in Mannheim, Germany, in September 1990. After a solid year on the road, the band returned to Los Angeles, only to find that their A&R rep at MCA had been fired. Due to lack of label support, the group disbanded in 1991. Marc concentrated on writing, producing, and music publishing. He co-wrote a song entitled "5-Card Stud" with former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, which appeared on Ace's album "Trouble Walking". He also write a song with ex-"Loudness" vocalist Minuro Niihara which appeared on his latest album in Japan. Marc began doing clinics for St. Louis Music, representing Alvarez Electric guitars and the fine line of Crate Amplifiers as well, quickly becoming one of the most proficient and respected clinicians in the country. In Summer 1991, Marc was asked to be the guitarist in the now #1 smash movie "Wayne's World." Having worked with director Penelope Spheeris in a video for "Keel," Marc had developed a relationship which resulted in his first major motion picture appearance. "Wayne's World" went on to become one of the most popular movies of its generation, and Marc was asked back to reprise his role of Tia Carrere's guitarist in the smash sequel, "Wayne's World 2." He has since appeared in the hit TV shows "Murder She Wrote" and "Step By Step" as well. In 1992 he formed MasterSource, has become one of the most successful independent music publishing companies in the USA, licensing over 350 songs to film and television in under 5 years. He has placed songs in many major motion pictures, including Steven Segal's "Under Siege 2," Disney's "Man Of The House," "Fatherhood," "Life with Mikey," "Money For Nothing," "Blank Check," and "Mighty Ducks 2," as well as hit TV shows "ER," "Lois and Clark," "Sisters," "X-Files," "Guiding Light," "General Hospital," and "Mad About You," among others. 1992 also saw the formulation of his current band, "Medicine Wheel," which went on to release its debut album entitled "First Things First" via the Dream Circle label in Europe and Alfa/Brunette in Japan. The band played in Japan in November, 1994 and has since recorded its sophomore effort "Immoral Fabric" and its third release "Small Talk", released in 1999.1995 saw the release of Marc's first ever solo effort, entitled "Marc Ferrari & Friends: Guest List." This exciting release features many of Marc's friends from the rock community, and showcases his diverse writing and playing talents. It is an album which has been a long time in the making, and certainly one that bas been eagerly awaited. Including performances from MSG's Robin McAuley, Autograph's Steve Plunkett, Medicine Wheel's Michael Mulholland, Blackthorne's Bob Kulick, and Black n' Blue's Tommy Thayer, "Guest List" is a first-rate collection of first-rate talent, and another page in the ever-expanding book of Marc Ferrari's illustrious career. In 1996, the Summer Olympics came calling, and Marc responded by writing 2 theme songs that were used in for video productions, "Capture The Dream", and "Chance Of A Lifetime". In addition, 9 other songs from his catalog were used in various athlete profiles and special segments. Later that year, he was presented with a special achievement award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for his contributions to the 1996 Emmy-award winning daytime soap opera "Guiding Light." Few musicians have been able to accomplish the broad achievements that Marc Ferrari has done in such a short time. As new challenges are presented and conquered, one thing is certain....Marc Ferrari is just getting started!!!! 2002 and Marc is set to return after a short break with his new album "Lights, Camera, Action!".
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