Marcus - from Detroit, Michigan - was first signed by Al Teller of United Artists Records (now EMI Capitol). Taking us residence in LA he recorded the classic heavy metal ‘Marcus’ album which was re-released on Zoom Records throughout Europe and the US in 2001. The band consisted of Gene Black - now guitarist for Joe Cocker ; Sandy Genero - drummer for Pat Travers and Tim Bogart of Vanilla Fudge on Bass.

Marcus has performed at the Royal Albert Hall, Burnley and Colne Festivals in the UK; Harlebeke Blues Festival in Belgium; the Bospop Festival in Holland; Valdagno(Vicenza)Blues Festival in Italy; and various UK Art Centres and Blues Clubs.

Marcus is presently working the European blues circuit, festivals and concert halls including tours of Belgium and Holland. In 2003 Marcus performed in most of the major festivals in the UK – Colne, Maryport, Stanley, Warrington, Warners, and Darlington Festivals.

Marcus has written, produced and recorded his album “One More Time” which is released by Redline Music label. The title song “One More Time” is featured on ‘Blueprint 99 –The Best of The British Blues’ album. The album was originally released in the UK in Jan 2000. It was remastered and released in July 2003.

Marcus’ second album -’Walkin’ Shoes’- was released in August 2002 on the Redline Music label, and features some of the UK’s finest blues musicians. The track ‘Take It To Heart’ is featured on Blues In Britain 2002 - ‘The Best of British Blues’ album.

Marcus’ third album ‘Blue Radio’ was released in early 2005. The album also features guest spots from two of Britains finest musicians Paul Jones and Papa George. The song title ‘Mama Said’ is featured on ‘The Best of British Blues” 2005.

In the summer of 2006 he appeared at several UK festivals including Blues on the Farm, Devizes, Linton, Wye and Darlington (opening for the Yardbirds).

Marcus’s fourth album “Hurricane“ was released in March 2007 and has received great reviews in several rock publications and traditional blues magazines including ‘Rock Tribune‘ in Belgium & ‘Bluesnews‘ in Germany.

Marcus is about to release 'Let The Sunshine In " -- his 5th album recorded in the UK August of this year. The title song was co-written with Gene Black, Marcus' guitarist in the original 'Marcus' band. Gene is presently the guitarist for the Joe Cocker band. The album will feature the regular touring band - Stuart Dixon on guitar; Chris Nugent on drums and Johan Buys on Bass. Also featured on the album are guitarists Dan Smith - Noisettes; Julian Burdock - 24 Pesos; Robin Bibi - Robin Bibi Band; and Sean Nolan . On keys Moz Gamble - 24 Pesos. Also on drums is Richard Newman -Rory Gallagher; and on bass Jamie Lawrence of Jet Tricks.

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