I’m 65 and just discovered Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush a couple months ago when I heard “Its Begun to Rain” live from Agora theater. Absolutely blew me away….unbelievable vocals,lyrics, and guitar playing! Beautiful, haunting lyrics mixed with a guitar blending blues,jazz, and rock. One of the best songs I have ever heard in my lifetime. Got into the rest of his catalog of music and ….WOW! Did not get the credit,praise,and recognition Frank and the band deserved. Felt like I was robbed of his music for decades. His music will live on forever. Thank you Frank you your gift to the world!
I've been listening to Frank from the beginning back in the early 70's. Far and away one of the most technically proficient guitarists that has ever graced a stage, combine that with a deep understanding of what makes a song special, he is one of the very best. Long live rock Frank! You are one of my favorites.
This footage it's a proof of how underrated Frank Marino Was, sadly, only open minded people know how to appreciated the greatness of this performance.
I am 65 years old and just realizing what I have missed. I have always loved the guitar in all its forms. Mr. Marino's playing takes my breath away and moves me to tears as well. There are times that he seems about to levitate heavenward holding onto the guitar. The greatest player I have ever seen.
I grew up with this guy and loved this guy he is so talented I am so sorry to hear that he's not going to be able to tour anymore I'm not sure what's going on but he's got some kind of illness! this was when rock and roll was real rock and roll not the s*** they have out today! Frank quest one of the best right up there with Hendrix!
Frank has always..will always be in my top favorite guitarist. Sadly, he did cancel(2021) any further tours due to health issues. No man will ever replicate his musical greatness..versatility! Damn I'm gonna miss him!!
Frank was a Monster on guitar. - Best of that era and still valid through today. He blows "Prince" off the stage for skill level, as well as the entire hoard of late 60s through mid 80s players...
Frank was a force in and of himself. His covers are often better than the originals, and that is meant with no disrespect to the artist. His playing and singing are are among the very best. It’s a shame the world doesn’t know him or his work as well as it should.
Being an old man of 59, I have had the pure joy and privilege of enjoying both Jimi Hendrix and Frank Marino. And while I totally agree that Hendrix was probably the most theatrical, talented and inventive guitar player I ever heard, anyone saying that Marino was a poor comparison or an intentional "clone" of Hendrix either doesn't know their rock music history or is just misinformed. Frank Marino was/is one of the most creative and respected guitar talents to ever pick up an axe and has long garnered the respect of his peers as well as fans. Obviously, he was influenced by Hendrix, but so was just about every guitar player who came after him. Because Marino's band, Mahogany Rush hailed from Canada (along with another "moderately successful" band using the "Rush" name...lol), and because Mahogany Rush didn't enjoy the same level of commercial success as the Jimi Hendrix Experience or Jimi's lesser known but equally talented band, "Band Of Gypsies", he wasn't nearly as well known. But make no mistake, Marino is a great guitarist in his own right and there is plenty of respect to go around for rock fans to enjoy both he and the late, great Jimi Hendrix. No room for haters in great rock music.
Paul Kukay Hey Paul, Thanks for commenting. I just think with all the hatred, name calling and racial tension going on right now, music is something everyone can enjoy. Good music knows no color, no race, no political affiliations. It's just there for everyone to close their eyes and get into. Music can show us how we are all individual as well. When people close their eyes and get into this song, especially the guitar riffs and the words, everyone sees and feels things that mean something to them. How cool is that? Dylan wrote some serious lyrics to go with the music and Frank takes those words and flies. Take care.
MrMike9158 Yes indeed. Frank Marino is truly great. I think people of the generation for whom Hendrix was not an assumption enjoyed a special opportunity for inspiration. I think his approach inpired creativity in people. I've noticed that even his most staunch disciples have been able to wear his influence on their sleeve and still have their own unique, identifiable styles like Frank, Robin Trower, Stevie Ray, Vai, Satriani , Uli Jon Roth, Eric Johnson, Eric Gales, Jean Paul Bourelly, and the list goes on and on.
Iron Negro That was very well put my friend. I think that Jimi's "influence" on others as well as his immense talent is why he is so remembered and idolized. There are probably very few "great" guitarists that weren't influenced by Hendrix's flare, his style & creativity and his showmanship. You take this song..."All Along The Watch Tower"....a song written by one of the great poets of his generation, Bob Dylan...who was basically a folk artist who expanded his sound when he went "electric". Back "in the day", Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan were known as two totally different types of artists and yet Hendrix was able to bring his own emotion, talent and creative "spin" to this Dylan song and made it not only his, but basically an early anthem of rock for everyone. By the way, I love your list of guitarists. May I add Ritchie Blackmore of Deep Purple/Rainbow and Jimmy Page of Led Zep. I think a lot of Hendrix's showmanship influenced Page, especially early in Zep's career. Take care.
I agree that Hendrix was the most influential guitarist ever with Eddie Van Halen a close second. Both those guys turned the music world on its head when they came onto the scene and retain that influence to this day. If there were a Mount Rushmore of guitarists those two would be the Washington and Lincoln of it, no brainers. The other 2 spots would be open for vigorous debate, but I'd probably go with Clapton and Page. 2 Americans and 2 Brits, along with an incredible amount of great music...
dwk67 Thanks for the comments. I'd have no problem with your Mt. Rushmore list...lol...pretty impressive players you have listed there. Maybe we can build another version ( a little less prestigious) where we can add Ritchie Blackmore, Jeff Beck, Carlos Santana, Neil Schon, Frank Marino and David Gilmour...and probably so many more... Take it easy.
I'm kind of pissed that I've lived so many decades without anyone telling me about the serious talent of Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush. Well I've heard about them in passing from time to time but none of my musician friends seemed to have had a clue about them nor told me that I have to check them out. What a classy talent Frank Marino has proven himself to be.
Marino one of the two most underrated guitarists of all time. Kath is the other. I was 10 the first time I heard him and he blew me away. A pure musician in every sense of the word!
I seen frank(&Mahogany Rush) back in the '70's when I was in High school, I was blown away. I'm glad He has lasted so long, The agora theater videos are great if you havn't seen 'em, especially the Answer.
Hendrix (and Dylan) would've been proud of Frank's version of this. This smokes any live version of it that I've ever heard Jimi do and is on par with Hendrix's studio cut. Simply searing guitar tone in the soloing, especially the outro section about 4:08 on till the end, just simply pure INTENSE PASSION. I can only imagine how this must have sounded in front of a wall of Marshalls. No wonder so many headliners were intimidated by this guy. Who in the HELL would want to follow this on stage?
All hats off to Marino for taking the Hendrix School of Music to the next level. His was the generation that really harnessed the technology revolution in guitar. Marino was, is, and always be my larger than life idol as seen by a gleaming-eyed teenager.
Man Frank is the shit!! He totally takes the torch from Jimi but he has enough of his own thing in there to make it artistic and not mimicry. Jimi would have loved him.
Jimi opened a door and it will always be open. Nobody will ever create another door for rock guitar like Jimi did but we all appreciate the talent that came through it.
I’m happy to say I was there in Bromont, Quebec, you could feel the electricity ⚡️ in the air throughout the show. Frank was it in Quebec and still is since at least 1972
Great thing about the Internet is it dispels the myth that great musicians are overlooked and unappreciated. We all come together to watch these amazing greats. This video has many views. If people weren't watching, there'd be nothing. It's fantastic to be able to watch Frank Marino whenever I want to.
When people state or refer to some being overlooked, they mean that (in their day, when they were alive, they did not get the recognized attention they deserved.)
Yep. Back in 1978 my younger brother said Frank Marino is as good or better than Hendrix. I said no way - couldn't appreciate a tribute band. Now I get it - he was right. A good tribute is a pleasure.
Mike, Frank is an absolute gem of a person first and foremost. That guitar and voice are my all time favorite since 1975. Im glad you got exposure to his stuff. Dive in deep.
Good lord!...The way he played that solo at the end, he made that guitar scream at you and demand attention like I've never really heard before. The great Frank (Melt your face off with my guitar) Marino. He is the Mutha F****n man!
I'm 66 and lived in KC, MO when Franks' second album, "Child of the Novelty' hit the FM airwaves. There were the stupid stories of "car wreck...waking up from a coma playing like Hendrix" yadda, yadda. There was a lot of resemblance to Hendrix' style on this album but it was done very well. One could tell that Frank spent a great deal of time capturing the nuances of Hendrix - on a completely different brand of guitar, no less. By his third albvum, "Strange Universe", Frank was developing his own style. Jazz runs, etc. Whoever heard of a rock guitarist playing jazz runs?!! The album, "Tales of the Unexpected", that contained his studio version of "...Watchtower" came out in 1979. By this time, he was full-blown into his own space with masterful explorations of many musical types, often in the same riff. One can tell just from watchng the way he holds the guitar in this video that this is a different breed of cat. A few others fall into his category; SRV and Gary Moore come to mind. Don't take offense, there a several others!! His songwriting ability is also in another class. If you want to experience a masterful example of his last(so far) studio work, check out "Eye of the Storm" from 2000-2001. I know I'm going long but let me say that I believe that the reason that Frank was never commercially successful was twofold. #1. Record companies. He has always hated them and refused to kowtow to them when they tried to put him into a specific musical genre. #2. Frank never played "boogie riffs". This is my definition of rock music that sounds best at a local club at midnight and fits the bill for that environment: the louder the better and quality doesn't matter. There ware a lot of "boogie" rockers back in the day, IMO. A lot of the stuff that Frank wrote is probably over the heads of the average rock fan. Aren't most of the all-time greats? Cheers!
Got to see Frank and Mahogany Rush back in the 70s. I really didn't know anything about them at the time. Mahogany Rush opened for somebody else. I don't even remember who that was but I was hook on this band after that. Saw Robin Trower too. Both of those guys are underrated guitar Gods.
Frank Marinos "Strange Dreams" was one of the best songs I have heard to date... It took you on a journey like Rush Hemispheres, "Best way to describe it"...
Not even close ...best take on "All Along The Watchtower" that I have ever heard. Love Jimi ...not doubt ...but Frank's voice smokes Jimi. And this take ...if I could have it direct from the source ...through all TUBE gear ...on a reel to reel ...well, just check me out, I'm in heaven.
JetStream EL34 dude he’s playing jimi’s version almost note for note Hendrix made that cover his own this guy is copying Hendrix obviously and Hendrix’s studio version definitely destroys this one in many ways Jimis tone and licks in the middle solo can not be duplicated at all and I’ve seen many greats cover it and they are actually trying to replicate it identically and unfortunately can not Eric Johnson,Eric gales this guy Gary Moore etc
I love MARINO's music & guitar playing since 1975 when I discovered MAHOGANY RUSH's "Strange Universe" album in a recordshop in Munich. I was blown away! Since that time this band is one of my faves. Nearly each release did blow me away. "Worlds Anthem", "What's Next", his solo "The Power Of Rock & Roll" (sounds harmless but is a killer in melodies and solo guitar play). Ans so on. His voice is great. And his solos are a perfect combination of Power, of Passion & and of Melodies.
Ya Frank Marino is one of the greatest guitarists from way back when. I grew up in the 60's &70's and I was fortunate enough to see him play at Calif. Jams 2. Today's rock&roll and the younger generation have no IDEA what true,good rock & roll is all about.
It's been 8 months since I've seen this video, but I am so glad I still have it. Marino put so much into his playing. I was watching his face from 4:12 to 4:42 on the video and you can just see him pouring his soul into his playing. There is only one Hendrix and the world knows that, but this man has been so under rated in the discussion of all time great guitarists. Granted, he was "back in the day", but so am I, so I don't care. Music and guitarists from my era will never die or be forgotten. Even today, David Gilmour is out there with his masterful guitar hitting the charts. Marino deserves to be in any conversation about great guitarists. And so the old man rambles....lol.
+JohnFive Eagles Szuros Hey John, nice to hear from you. Yep, not too shabby for a French kid...lol I sometimes wonder if American audiences realize just how much talent has drifted south from Canada to give us the gift of their talents over the years. The first ones I can remember personally are "The Guess Who" and "Gordon Lightfoot". Damn, I'm old....lol. Take care my friend.
+MrMike9158 glad you liked it.. It wasn't on here at the time when I uploaded & I thought it deserved to be. I was glad that I got it onto a digital format before the tape got more worn. I have the entire show he was on big time that night.
I saw him in the 70's perform in St. Jean Quebec when he was just starting out. He may of been in his early twenties. I think it cost only $5 to get into the concert. He had a wall of old fender amps behind him and it was loud and sounded great wen he played this song. Too bad he doesn't perform anymore, I'd love to see him again.
For me ...by far ...the BEST All Along The Watchtower ...I have ever heard. Studio, live or artist ...right here ....is the BEST All Along The Watchtower.
Frank is all about music. Though he could wipe the floor with most of the guitar players of the day he has never been involved in the usual rock star drama. But make no mistake he is very articulate and very smart. Great producer as well.
MrMike9158 I'm not a young kid either. I am now 61. In the mid '70's I had the great privilege of receiving an impromptu guitar lesson from one of my heroes, Frank Marino. It was at the Edgewater Inn in Seattle Wa after one of his shows at The Paramount. A good friend of mine (we still run together today) and now accomplished author, was doing an after show interview with Frank, when I chimed in and asked a few questions about 'licks', runs and stuff, Frank turned the interview into my guitar lesson. I remember a very sound piece of advise Frank gave me, "Always listen to sax players and try to recreate those sounds on the guitar."..Great for learning solos and licks!...Later that evening Frank went with us to go see a high school friend of ours by the name of Randy Hansen (see on youtube!) at a place called Parker's Ballroom (defunked). Frank was so blown away by Randy that he actually was throwing the idea of creating a 'HENDRIX" power band where a group of guitarist would perform expanded extra guitar lambasted versions of Hendrix style music. That night Frank actually extended an invitation to Randy to JOIN MAHOGANY RUSH! This is not something that is documented in the annals of rock history, but I was there and it is fact...It was quite a night !... Let me fast forward a few years...Little did I know I would end up a resident of Canada for ten years...No crystal ball could have ever convinced me of that...But through the years I held residency in Ontario, Nova Scotia and British Columbia. I was a partner in a show bar in NS and meant and became friends with many wonderful Maritime musicians....Matt Minglewood, Sam Moon, Donnie Muir, Barrie Ryan, Frank McKay...The reason I go into this is this, I have great respect for Canada and it's many wonderful artists...I also have a deep affinity for Hendrix....I grew up in Seattle (his hometown), as a kid I skipped school to try to attend his funeral, I attended his last Seattle concert at Sick's Stadium...My friend Randy Hansen has made a living off of his unique Henrixy appearance and no holds bar Hendrix show....He's toured with Noel Redding, Buddy Miles, Mitch Mitchell, Uli John Roth, ect... Even doing the soundtrack for Apocalypse NOW ( the scene where they drop acid and are on the river with bombs going off all around....Randy!)...Robin Trower came out of Procol Harum and painted with the same textures Hendrix used but at the same time did not try to 'rip' off Hendrix runs, songs or mystique....Now let's get to Frank Marino....What drew me to your comments where the reference to Maqhogany Rush hailed from Canada with the inference that because he hailed from Canada he didn't have access to as much commercial success as say Jimi Hendrix. MrMike9158? That's sad to read, my Canadian friend! It sounds whiny and reflects the mentality of some sort of Canadian jealousy when a Canadian musician doesn't reach the international recognition of icons they are 'similar' to...I used the word 'similar' in the lightest form...Frank Marino is highly technical and proficient as a guitarist. That is a well known fact among guitarist! His understanding of how jazz and blues can blend in a seamless cycophany of beautiful soundscapes is largely what draws in his listeners. So in short how or why did Frank Marino NOT become a bigger star??? Two things HYPE! And MATERIAL! When Frank exploded onto the scene there was a 'void' left by Jimi...Frank stepped in at the time as the 'new' heir apparent. For us kids, it drew our ear, pulled us in...this was wild, there was something amazing happening....No one could do what Hendrix did!!???...But wait, then when you listened and read the stories....the slow steady drip of hype started to become louder and louder...We read the stories of how Frank revealed how he took acid and was in the hospital, how the Hendrix sound found him in a 'Purple Haze' how the name Mahogany Rush was introduced to him has he was tripping...Now all revealed as untruths!!! Then listen to the album Child of the Novelty....We can all hear the theme...Frank is The Child of the Novelty and is the resurrection of Jimi Hendrix...He was 'Makin his Wave'.("just came back from the grave'???? C'mon...really?.).He was redoing personal and iconic Hendrix signatures...(Guit War- ...and the Gods made love)...Tales of the Unexpected....To play the Dylan song All Along the Watchtower...kinda like Jimi with no 'real' originality??....Uninspiring....Dylan said Hendrix made that song his very own. At least when Stevie did Voodoo Child he 'became' a Voodoo Child in his own right, putting a completely fresh spin on the Hendrix classic , all the while making it clear it was a respectful tribute to his hero. So the hype became apparent...Marino was trying too hard to replace Jimi as the Novelty and the Resurrection!!!..... Soon after the (Hendrix) rut he dug for himself, his material just became less and less interesting...Nothing new, nothing changes, not a lot of great new original stuff...So then we see it was a lack of material....That along with poor marketing!...I love Frank Marino, don't get me wrong!...I cannot wait until he gets his shit together and releases his live DVD he's been working on for years now...I enjoy seeing Frank play his old Hendrixy resurrection tunes now more than ever...He's much more interesting as he gets older and still shreds! It takes me back to the magical time of 'The Novelty' and the possibility that Jimi's spirit lives...No, if that where possible...Randy got that...What Frank got was cool...But it needed a bit more introspection in the originality department...You can only do the Henrix trip so long...or you are merely a clone...I hope you don't take offense Mr Mike...Standing up for our heroes is the right thing to do...I admire that...But please...know there are many other musicians throughout the world who should of or could have been more successful than they were....IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WHERE THEY WERE FROM (although, occasionally geography has played a part in some of the more remotes places...)....Canada has brought us many wonderful artist...They delivered! America has brought many...Europe...ect..But in each of those places there where more artist that just missed 'the grasp'....Sadly, (although respected and responsibly a success!) Frank seems to be one who missed....Perhaps he was reaching for one of those '7 golden rings' in Make my Wave...
I remember my Dad played this version for me like 15-20 years ago I think it was… Blew my fucking mind. I was obsessed with Jimi’s version when I was a teenager. Unpopular opinion, but I like this even more than the Hendrix one. There’s a “strength” or a “power” that I can’t describe to this version. Just the way Frank plays. Jimi was incredibly inventive, and sometimes the erraticism in his solos is what made him special. But the solo in particular with this one, every note is carefully planned. Or at least that’s how it “feels” when you listen to it. But it still somehow has a sense of spontaneity. I think that contrast is what I like so much about it.
I bought this on vinyl and cassette when it first came out in 1979 after hearing the Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush Live album when it first came out. We'd been listening to Hendrix for years and one day my buddy stopped me in the parking lot across from the high school we both went to. He said hey come listen to this. He had the Live album playing and needless to say we missed most of our classes that day. I saw Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush and Ted Nugent in the same concert a few years later. Great concert. Frank's style is different from Jimi's but in a good way.
I think it was in 1971, My band was on a show in Montreal or it might have been a battle of bands. We might have been called " Isaac Bicker" at the time. Anyway we did our set and we about to pack up and go home when a friend, John John Maciejewski of the Souls of Inspyration said that we had to stick around to see this 16 year old kid play guitar. That kid was Frank Marino. He blew us away. I was an instant fan. From then on I would get out to see him whenever I could. It was magical. Heavily Hendrix influenced but taken to another level. It was very electronic , he used tapes and all kinds of pedals, custom made amps. They were mostly a trio in the beginning but the sound was orchestral.
I'm a king bee,when Frank did that version at cal jam 2 concert at Ontario speedway all of southern ca. rocked. I'm pretty sure a earth quake rattled that day=
he ripped it up! i was born in 80 my dad always had records playing music was always playing in our house Zepplin, TheDoors, Pink flyod, Queen, Bog seger & many more lots of Biker friends always, going through Dads records i came across Frank Marino started to play it an memories came flooding back, very underrated Guitar player he has his own sound. i'm a self taught Drummer starting at age 15 now 41 i've played many styles i'd love to jam with Frank any day
Remember seeing Frank Marino play back in the 70's in El Paso Texas and it usually took 3 to 4 days to get over his awesome performances. Just raw talent at its best 😎
Frank is Unreal!!!!! Saw em in 1978, would drive to see him live again. He comes from the generation of "Live Recording", like the Allman Bro's, & all those great bands, that didnt rely on Protools, Autotune &
I was drumming around Montreal when Frank was just getting going. He was a big deal then, and still is today. I'm sure he'll tell you that Jimi came down from the heavens and built the ladder for he and many others to reach the for stars. Amazing stuff Frank.
The single most underrated guitarist. Period.
absolutely
Best version of this song ever!!!
This Man is so underrated it's criminal!
I’m 65 and just discovered Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush a couple months ago when I heard “Its Begun to Rain” live from Agora theater. Absolutely blew me away….unbelievable vocals,lyrics, and guitar playing! Beautiful, haunting lyrics mixed with a guitar blending blues,jazz, and rock. One of the best songs I have ever heard in my lifetime. Got into the rest of his catalog of music and ….WOW! Did not get the credit,praise,and recognition Frank and the band deserved. Felt like I was robbed of his music for decades. His music will live on forever. Thank you Frank you your gift to the world!
Montreal, Quebec product at it's best...Frank Marino rules!!!☝☝☝🤟🤟🤟🤙🤙🤙
This is a reminder to me of just how great rock was back in the day. Marino is just a monster talent great voice, great guitar playing!
Yep. Good comment. They played with compassion back then. Hell just look at the drummer. Would dare anyone today to do a remake of this classic song….
Amen to that bro 🎸 👍
The most underrated guitarist of all time.
I've been listening to Frank from the beginning back in the early 70's. Far and away one of the most technically proficient guitarists that has ever graced a stage, combine that with a deep understanding of what makes a song special, he is one of the very best.
Long live rock Frank! You are one of my favorites.
The very best rendition of this song and the most incredible soloing by Frank!!!
This footage it's a proof of how underrated Frank Marino Was, sadly, only open minded people know how to appreciated the greatness of this performance.
Saw it ...Lakeland Florida 1979
Saw him 3 times total ...never forgot him.
Well said
This guy Frank has my respect.
He's playing it live no retakes.
The man has some chops.
Love his tone.
Jimi inspired but all Frank.
This guy is great...The whole world
missed the boat... He should be known as one of the greats...
Top 5 rock guitarist of all time....you guys can argue over the rest....."-)
Out of this world.. such a talent ..the word 'great' just does not do him justice ...
Hard to find words to describe how powerfully emotional Frank's playing is. Moves me to tears at times.
I agree!
Amen to that bro 🎸 👍 😄 😎
True that bro 👍☹️
I could try... Cross Stevie Ray Vaughn with Ritchie Blackmore with Jimi Hendrix.
I am 65 years old and just realizing what I have missed. I have always loved the guitar in all its forms. Mr. Marino's playing takes my breath away and moves me to tears as well. There are times that he seems about to levitate heavenward holding onto the guitar. The greatest player I have ever seen.
One of the most unique and talented guitarists ever.
you might want to add underated to this...
I grew up with this guy and loved this guy he is so talented I am so sorry to hear that he's not going to be able to tour anymore I'm not sure what's going on but he's got some kind of illness! this was when rock and roll was real rock and roll not the s*** they have out today! Frank quest one of the best right up there with Hendrix!
Frank has always..will always be in my top favorite guitarist.
Sadly, he did cancel(2021) any further tours due to health issues.
No man will ever replicate his musical greatness..versatility!
Damn I'm gonna miss him!!
One of the greatest guitarist ever! EVER!
Amen to that bro 🎸 👍 😄 😎
Frank was a Monster on guitar. - Best of that era and still valid through today. He blows "Prince" off the stage for skill level, as well as the entire hoard of late 60s through mid 80s players...
73 years young, wow saw hendrix, this guy has just done the best version of this song ever in my opinion 🎸🎸😜🎸
Exactly
@@kimb1873 amen to that 👍 ❤️
Agreed
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Just keeping the master Jimi Hendrix style alive . There are many Here among us who thought that life was just a joke. I salute them.
@@prezooom4307 hell hendrix was the greatest, 👍 I saw him, Clapton all of them, were in awe of him, play on jimi 👍, 🙏
Frank was a force in and of himself. His covers are often better than the originals, and that is meant with no disrespect to the artist. His playing and singing are are among the very best. It’s a shame the world doesn’t know him or his work as well as it should.
Being an old man of 59, I have had the pure joy and privilege of enjoying both Jimi Hendrix and Frank Marino. And while I totally agree that Hendrix was probably the most theatrical, talented and inventive guitar player I ever heard, anyone saying that Marino was a poor comparison or an intentional "clone" of Hendrix either doesn't know their rock music history or is just misinformed. Frank Marino was/is one of the most creative and respected guitar talents to ever pick up an axe and has long garnered the respect of his peers as well as fans. Obviously, he was influenced by Hendrix, but so was just about every guitar player who came after him. Because Marino's band, Mahogany Rush hailed from Canada (along with another "moderately successful" band using the "Rush" name...lol), and because Mahogany Rush didn't enjoy the same level of commercial success as the Jimi Hendrix Experience or Jimi's lesser known but equally talented band, "Band Of Gypsies", he wasn't nearly as well known. But make no mistake, Marino is a great guitarist in his own right and there is plenty of respect to go around for rock fans to enjoy both he and the late, great Jimi Hendrix. No room for haters in great rock music.
Paul Kukay Hey Paul, Thanks for commenting. I just think with all the hatred, name calling and racial tension going on right now, music is something everyone can enjoy. Good music knows no color, no race, no political affiliations. It's just there for everyone to close their eyes and get into. Music can show us how we are all individual as well. When people close their eyes and get into this song, especially the guitar riffs and the words, everyone sees and feels things that mean something to them. How cool is that? Dylan wrote some serious lyrics to go with the music and Frank takes those words and flies. Take care.
MrMike9158 Yes indeed. Frank Marino is truly great. I think people of the generation for whom Hendrix was not an assumption enjoyed a special opportunity for inspiration. I think his approach inpired creativity in people. I've noticed that even his most staunch disciples have been able to wear his influence on their sleeve and still have their own unique, identifiable styles like Frank, Robin Trower, Stevie Ray, Vai, Satriani , Uli Jon Roth, Eric Johnson, Eric Gales, Jean Paul Bourelly, and the list goes on and on.
Iron Negro That was very well put my friend. I think that Jimi's "influence" on others as well as his immense talent is why he is so remembered and idolized. There are probably very few "great" guitarists that weren't influenced by Hendrix's flare, his style & creativity and his showmanship. You take this song..."All Along The Watch Tower"....a song written by one of the great poets of his generation, Bob Dylan...who was basically a folk artist who expanded his sound when he went "electric". Back "in the day", Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan were known as two totally different types of artists and yet Hendrix was able to bring his own emotion, talent and creative "spin" to this Dylan song and made it not only his, but basically an early anthem of rock for everyone. By the way, I love your list of guitarists. May I add Ritchie Blackmore of Deep Purple/Rainbow and Jimmy Page of Led Zep. I think a lot of Hendrix's showmanship influenced Page, especially early in Zep's career. Take care.
I agree that Hendrix was the most influential guitarist ever with Eddie Van Halen a close second. Both those guys turned the music world on its head when they came onto the scene and retain that influence to this day. If there were a Mount Rushmore of guitarists those two would be the Washington and Lincoln of it, no brainers. The other 2 spots would be open for vigorous debate, but I'd probably go with Clapton and Page. 2 Americans and 2 Brits, along with an incredible amount of great music...
dwk67 Thanks for the comments. I'd have no problem with your Mt. Rushmore list...lol...pretty impressive players you have listed there. Maybe we can build another version ( a little less prestigious) where we can add Ritchie Blackmore, Jeff Beck, Carlos Santana, Neil Schon, Frank Marino and David Gilmour...and probably so many more... Take it easy.
I'm kind of pissed that I've lived so many decades without anyone telling me about the serious talent of Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush. Well I've heard about them in passing from time to time but none of my musician friends seemed to have had a clue about them nor told me that I have to check them out. What a classy talent Frank Marino has proven himself to be.
Mankind just cannot create music like this anymore. Even this poor quality mono recording never fails to give me goosebumps when I return here.
Frank if you can ever read theses my most favorite album by far thanks for the greatness peace ✌️
63. It still rings true. Badass mother's never die. We just burn out 😁👍👍
Marino one of the two most underrated guitarists of all time. Kath is the other. I was 10 the first time I heard him and he blew me away. A pure musician in every sense of the word!
Holy shit this guy is great and I’d never heard him before
I'm glad you happened upon him. He was searing hot back then.
Frank is the man! Try Strange Dreams.
He was really big in Toronto.
I seen frank(&Mahogany Rush) back in the '70's when I was in High school, I was blown away. I'm glad He has lasted so long, The agora theater videos are great if you havn't seen 'em, especially the Answer.
Hes still making music , really nice guy also
Hendrix (and Dylan) would've been proud of Frank's version of this. This smokes any live version of it that I've ever heard Jimi do and is on par with Hendrix's studio cut. Simply searing guitar tone in the soloing, especially the outro section about 4:08 on till the end, just simply pure INTENSE PASSION. I can only imagine how this must have sounded in front of a wall of Marshalls. No wonder so many headliners were intimidated by this guy. Who in the HELL would want to follow this on stage?
Holy Smoking guitar. This guy is a force of nature!
The man is laid-back and just groovin the hell out of it... like I can do this allll night long! 👍
All hats off to Marino for taking the Hendrix School of Music to the next level. His was the generation that really harnessed the technology revolution in guitar. Marino was, is, and always be my larger than life idol as seen by a gleaming-eyed teenager.
Man Frank is the shit!! He totally takes the torch from Jimi but he has enough of his own thing in there to make it artistic and not mimicry. Jimi would have loved him.
Im 24 and Frank Marino influenced me a lot !! Im spreading good music in new generation :)
good man . he was amazing
Good to hear!!!
@@robhat5042 His new Blueray DVD is awesome, check it out www.mahoganyrush.net/dvd
Jimi opened a door and it will always be open. Nobody will ever create another door for rock guitar like Jimi did but we all appreciate the talent that came through it.
Some musicians play music. Others feel it.
I’m happy to say I was there in Bromont, Quebec, you could feel the electricity ⚡️ in the air throughout the show. Frank was it in Quebec and still is since at least 1972
He plays an SG which he put three single coils in - liked the sound of a Strat, but preferred the feel etc of the SG.
One of Canada's greats on guitar.
He went to school in Laval Québec (au Campus Pont-Viau)
THE BEST ; Lifeson a far behind 2nd
@@WileECoyotey Don't forget Kim Mitchell. .....or the most skilled guitarist, in a different genre.....Mr. Lenny Breau.
WileECoyotey Lifeson in 79 would destroy this guy!
@@bencollins3636 Only the immature would even speak of such a thing ! Comparing and assuming is for the weak minded.
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That guitar tone still gives me goosebumps
ONE OF THE GREATEST GUITARIST TO EVER PLAY GUITAR.🎸🔊🎶☮️😎 BOB.
Me again, 🎸, grasshopper, has overtook the master, that is The best version of this song I have ever heard, just blown away,
Exceptionally good playing from the heart!
Great thing about the Internet is it dispels the myth that great musicians are overlooked and unappreciated. We all come together to watch these amazing greats. This video has many views. If people weren't watching, there'd be nothing. It's fantastic to be able to watch Frank Marino whenever I want to.
then you've got people like me who loved (grew up in) the 70s and discovering bands that i've never heard of.. Mahogany Rush, wow...
When people state or refer to some being overlooked, they mean that (in their day, when they were alive, they did not get the recognized attention they deserved.)
Yep. Back in 1978 my younger brother said Frank Marino is as good or better than Hendrix. I said no way - couldn't appreciate a tribute band. Now I get it - he was right. A good tribute is a pleasure.
I'd say underappreciated, not unappreciated.
Of course I'm an old man now, however this song has allways been my favorite. No mater who played it. Frank's version is something else.
amazing guitar, what a powerful voice. ashamed to say ive never heard of frank marino until today. wont be forgetting that name though.
Mike, Frank is an absolute gem of a person first and foremost. That guitar and voice are my all time favorite since 1975. Im glad you got exposure to his stuff. Dive in deep.
Good lord!...The way he played that solo at the end, he made that guitar scream at you and demand attention like I've never really heard before. The great Frank (Melt your face off with my guitar) Marino. He is the Mutha F****n man!
Awesome performance. The SG gives this song a new life with a heavier feel than Jimmi and other bands covering this song with strats.
this is best performance of the song of all....the rest I love just as much...just something bout this one....awesome to the max
I was there ...1979 Lakeland Florida...he opened for Nazareth
The mighty, far too underrated, Jim Ayoub behind the drum kit, I believe.
Great tone! Even with the low quality of the video you can still feel the emotion of the music. Jimi gave this video a thumbs up 👍
You will never hear a better version this guy rocks
I love love love the expression on Frank's face...awesome guitar player !!
Totally awesome! Frank is the man!!!
THAT TONE IS KILLER FOR THAT STYLE OF JIMI'S PLAYING STYLE. AWESOME!
CAL JAM 1 and 2 survivor here ...I remember the day!
I'm 66 and lived in KC, MO when Franks' second album, "Child of the Novelty' hit the FM airwaves. There were the stupid stories of "car wreck...waking up from a coma playing like Hendrix" yadda, yadda. There was a lot of resemblance to Hendrix' style on this album but it was done very well. One could tell that Frank spent a great deal of time capturing the nuances of Hendrix - on a completely different brand of guitar, no less. By his third albvum, "Strange Universe", Frank was developing his own style. Jazz runs, etc. Whoever heard of a rock guitarist playing jazz runs?!! The album, "Tales of the Unexpected", that contained his studio version of "...Watchtower" came out in 1979. By this time, he was full-blown into his own space with masterful explorations of many musical types, often in the same riff. One can tell just from watchng the way he holds the guitar in this video that this is a different breed of cat. A few others fall into his category; SRV and Gary Moore come to mind. Don't take offense, there a several others!! His songwriting ability is also in another class. If you want to experience a masterful example of his last(so far) studio work, check out "Eye of the Storm" from 2000-2001.
I know I'm going long but let me say that I believe that the reason that Frank was never commercially successful was twofold. #1. Record companies. He has always hated them and refused to kowtow to them when they tried to put him into a specific musical genre. #2. Frank never played "boogie riffs". This is my definition of rock music that sounds best at a local club at midnight and fits the bill for that environment: the louder the better and quality doesn't matter. There ware a lot of "boogie" rockers back in the day, IMO. A lot of the stuff that Frank wrote is probably over the heads of the average rock fan. Aren't most of the all-time greats? Cheers!
Thank you Canada 🇨🇦!!
Got to see Frank and Mahogany Rush back in the 70s. I really didn't know anything about them at the time. Mahogany Rush opened for somebody else. I don't even remember who that was but I was hook on this band after that. Saw Robin Trower too. Both of those guys are underrated guitar Gods.
Frank Marinos "Strange Dreams" was one of the best songs I have heard to date... It took you on a journey like Rush Hemispheres, "Best way to describe it"...
A prolific rock star! I hear Jimi Hendrix so tight when he plays.
The one and only, the greatest guitarist in history period, the greatest, the Icon, the legend, Frank Marino. 🎸🎤🎶
Best cover ever by a little known guitarist
Best cover of a cover
FM just captured the essence of this song. You can feel it inside
This is what i miss .... long haired acid music .....
Love Frank Marino playing. Fantastic
So blessed to have been to a Mahogany Rush concert at Winterland in SF
Not even close ...best take on "All Along The Watchtower" that I have ever heard. Love Jimi ...not doubt ...but Frank's voice smokes Jimi. And this take ...if I could have it direct from the source ...through all TUBE gear ...on a reel to reel ...well, just check me out, I'm in heaven.
JetStream EL34 dude he’s playing jimi’s version almost note for note Hendrix made that cover his own this guy is copying Hendrix obviously and Hendrix’s studio version definitely destroys this one in many ways Jimis tone and licks in the middle solo can not be duplicated at all and I’ve seen many greats cover it and they are actually trying to replicate it identically and unfortunately can not Eric Johnson,Eric gales this guy Gary Moore etc
I love MARINO's music & guitar playing since 1975 when I discovered MAHOGANY RUSH's "Strange Universe" album in a recordshop in Munich. I was blown away! Since that time this band is one of my faves. Nearly each release did blow me away. "Worlds Anthem", "What's Next", his solo "The Power Of Rock & Roll" (sounds harmless but is a killer in melodies and solo guitar play). Ans so on. His voice is great. And his solos are a perfect combination of Power, of Passion & and of Melodies.
Hugely underrated guitarist!
Frank Marino killin it Class in session!!
Wow, Franks tone. And that drummer.
One of the best rockers , was able to see his show at the wax museum in dc 80s
This was Live at Bromont. Awesome!!!!!!!!
He's such a guitar warrior!
I saw him live around 1970 '71 in New Orleans. It was the loudest concert I've been to. I was literally deaf for 2 days.
One of the greatest ever. Had the pleasure of seeing him play at California Jam 2. KICKED ASS!!!!!!!!!
Ya Frank Marino is one of the greatest guitarists from way back when. I grew up in the 60's &70's and I was fortunate enough to see him play at Calif. Jams 2. Today's rock&roll and the younger generation have no IDEA what true,good rock & roll is all about.
Frank Marino, incredible guitarrista y compositor! Su album "live" es una de las mejores grabaciones en vivo!!!
My brother bought all of Frank's albums so that was my introduction to this brilliant guitarist.
It's been 8 months since I've seen this video, but I am so glad I still have it. Marino put so much into his playing. I was watching his face from 4:12 to 4:42 on the video and you can just see him pouring his soul into his playing. There is only one Hendrix and the world knows that, but this man has been so under rated in the discussion of all time great guitarists. Granted, he was "back in the day", but so am I, so I don't care. Music and guitarists from my era will never die or be forgotten. Even today, David Gilmour is out there with his masterful guitar hitting the charts. Marino deserves to be in any conversation about great guitarists. And so the old man rambles....lol.
+MrMike9158 all his albums were phenomenal for French kid eh?
+JohnFive Eagles Szuros Hey John, nice to hear from you. Yep, not too shabby for a French kid...lol I sometimes wonder if American audiences realize just how much talent has drifted south from Canada to give us the gift of their talents over the years. The first ones I can remember personally are "The Guess Who" and "Gordon Lightfoot". Damn, I'm old....lol. Take care my friend.
+MrMike9158 glad you liked it.. It wasn't on here at the time when I uploaded & I thought it deserved to be. I was glad that I got it onto a digital format before the tape got more worn. I have the entire show he was on big time that night.
+sammy doutt Thanks again Sammy. That's awesome. I bet you enjoy that show. Take care man.
+MrMike9158 Trust me. This guy is well aware of the talent that came from Canada, and I'm grateful for it. Damn good music.
He was one of the greatest artists around
I saw him in the 70's perform in St. Jean Quebec when he was just starting out. He may of been in his early twenties. I think it cost only $5 to get into the concert. He had a wall of old fender amps behind him and it was loud and sounded great wen he played this song. Too bad he doesn't perform anymore, I'd love to see him again.
Infinite sustain 🎸✨✨✨✨✨ Genius Playing
For me ...by far ...the BEST All Along The Watchtower ...I have ever heard. Studio, live or artist ...right here ....is the BEST All Along The Watchtower.
How come I just discovered Frank Marino on 29th October 2019 ??? Been following rock music since 1964. Thought I knew them all..
Frank is all about music. Though he could wipe the floor with most of the guitar players of the day he has never been involved in the usual rock star drama. But make no mistake he is very articulate and very smart. Great producer as well.
MrMike9158 I'm not a young kid either. I am now 61. In the mid '70's I had the great privilege of receiving an impromptu guitar lesson from one of my heroes, Frank Marino. It was at the Edgewater Inn in Seattle Wa after one of his shows at The Paramount. A good friend of mine (we still run together today) and now accomplished author, was doing an after show interview with Frank, when I chimed in and asked a few questions about 'licks', runs and stuff, Frank turned the interview into my guitar lesson. I remember a very sound piece of advise Frank gave me, "Always listen to sax players and try to recreate those sounds on the guitar."..Great for learning solos and licks!...Later that evening Frank went with us to go see a high school friend of ours by the name of Randy Hansen (see on youtube!) at a place called Parker's Ballroom (defunked). Frank was so blown away by Randy that he actually was throwing the idea of creating a 'HENDRIX" power band where a group of guitarist would perform expanded extra guitar lambasted versions of Hendrix style music. That night Frank actually extended an invitation to Randy to JOIN MAHOGANY RUSH! This is not something that is documented in the annals of rock history, but I was there and it is fact...It was quite a night !... Let me fast forward a few years...Little did I know I would end up a resident of Canada for ten years...No crystal ball could have ever convinced me of that...But through the years I held residency in Ontario, Nova Scotia and British Columbia. I was a partner in a show bar in NS and meant and became friends with many wonderful Maritime musicians....Matt Minglewood, Sam Moon, Donnie Muir, Barrie Ryan, Frank McKay...The reason I go into this is this, I have great respect for Canada and it's many wonderful artists...I also have a deep affinity for Hendrix....I grew up in Seattle (his hometown), as a kid I skipped school to try to attend his funeral, I attended his last Seattle concert at Sick's Stadium...My friend Randy Hansen has made a living off of his unique Henrixy appearance and no holds bar Hendrix show....He's toured with Noel Redding, Buddy Miles, Mitch Mitchell, Uli John Roth, ect... Even doing the soundtrack for Apocalypse NOW ( the scene where they drop acid and are on the river with bombs going off all around....Randy!)...Robin Trower came out of Procol Harum and painted with the same textures Hendrix used but at the same time did not try to 'rip' off Hendrix runs, songs or mystique....Now let's get to Frank Marino....What drew me to your comments where the reference to Maqhogany Rush hailed from Canada with the inference that because he hailed from Canada he didn't have access to as much commercial success as say Jimi Hendrix. MrMike9158? That's sad to read, my Canadian friend! It sounds whiny and reflects the mentality of some sort of Canadian jealousy when a Canadian musician doesn't reach the international recognition of icons they are 'similar' to...I used the word 'similar' in the lightest form...Frank Marino is highly technical and proficient as a guitarist. That is a well known fact among guitarist! His understanding of how jazz and blues can blend in a seamless cycophany of beautiful soundscapes is largely what draws in his listeners. So in short how or why did Frank Marino NOT become a bigger star??? Two things HYPE! And MATERIAL! When Frank exploded onto the scene there was a 'void' left by Jimi...Frank stepped in at the time as the 'new' heir apparent. For us kids, it drew our ear, pulled us in...this was wild, there was something amazing happening....No one could do what Hendrix did!!???...But wait, then when you listened and read the stories....the slow steady drip of hype started to become louder and louder...We read the stories of how Frank revealed how he took acid and was in the hospital, how the Hendrix sound found him in a 'Purple Haze' how the name Mahogany Rush was introduced to him has he was tripping...Now all revealed as untruths!!! Then listen to the album Child of the Novelty....We can all hear the theme...Frank is The Child of the Novelty and is the resurrection of Jimi Hendrix...He was 'Makin his Wave'.("just came back from the grave'???? C'mon...really?.).He was redoing personal and iconic Hendrix signatures...(Guit War- ...and the Gods made love)...Tales of the Unexpected....To play the Dylan song All Along the Watchtower...kinda like Jimi with no 'real' originality??....Uninspiring....Dylan said Hendrix made that song his very own. At least when Stevie did Voodoo Child he 'became' a Voodoo Child in his own right, putting a completely fresh spin on the Hendrix classic , all the while making it clear it was a respectful tribute to his hero. So the hype became apparent...Marino was trying too hard to replace Jimi as the Novelty and the Resurrection!!!..... Soon after the (Hendrix) rut he dug for himself, his material just became less and less interesting...Nothing new, nothing changes, not a lot of great new original stuff...So then we see it was a lack of material....That along with poor marketing!...I love Frank Marino, don't get me wrong!...I cannot wait until he gets his shit together and releases his live DVD he's been working on for years now...I enjoy seeing Frank play his old Hendrixy resurrection tunes now more than ever...He's much more interesting as he gets older and still shreds! It takes me back to the magical time of 'The Novelty' and the possibility that Jimi's spirit lives...No, if that where possible...Randy got that...What Frank got was cool...But it needed a bit more introspection in the originality department...You can only do the Henrix trip so long...or you are merely a clone...I hope you don't take offense Mr Mike...Standing up for our heroes is the right thing to do...I admire that...But please...know there are many other musicians throughout the world who should of or could have been more successful than they were....IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WHERE THEY WERE FROM (although, occasionally geography has played a part in some of the more remotes places...)....Canada has brought us many wonderful artist...They delivered! America has brought many...Europe...ect..But in each of those places there where more artist that just missed 'the grasp'....Sadly, (although respected and responsibly a success!) Frank seems to be one who missed....Perhaps he was reaching for one of those '7 golden rings' in Make my Wave...
I remember my Dad played this version for me like 15-20 years ago I think it was… Blew my fucking mind. I was obsessed with Jimi’s version when I was a teenager.
Unpopular opinion, but I like this even more than the Hendrix one. There’s a “strength” or a “power” that I can’t describe to this version. Just the way Frank plays.
Jimi was incredibly inventive, and sometimes the erraticism in his solos is what made him special. But the solo in particular with this one, every note is carefully planned. Or at least that’s how it “feels” when you listen to it. But it still somehow has a sense of spontaneity. I think that contrast is what I like so much about it.
I bought this on vinyl and cassette when it first came out in 1979 after hearing the Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush Live album when it first came out. We'd been listening to Hendrix for years and one day my buddy stopped me in the parking lot across from the high school we both went to. He said hey come listen to this. He had the Live album playing and needless to say we missed most of our classes that day. I saw Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush and Ted Nugent in the same concert a few years later. Great concert. Frank's style is different from Jimi's but in a good way.
I think it was in 1971, My band was on a show in Montreal or it might have been a battle of bands. We might have been called " Isaac Bicker" at the time. Anyway we did our set and we about to pack up and go home when a friend, John John Maciejewski of the Souls of Inspyration said that we had to stick around to see this 16 year old kid play guitar. That kid was Frank Marino. He blew us away. I was an instant fan. From then on I would get out to see him whenever I could. It was magical. Heavily Hendrix influenced but taken to another level. It was very electronic , he used tapes and all kinds of pedals, custom made amps. They were mostly a trio in the beginning but the sound was orchestral.
WOW! That must have been mind blowing.
Frank has always rocked. Saw a few Mahogany Rush shows in the early 70's and it was amazing stuff live.
Just Amazing!
EPIC FRANK MARINO. LISTENING FROM MONROE, MICHIGAN OCT 2021
I'm a king bee,when Frank did that version at cal jam 2 concert at Ontario speedway all of southern ca. rocked. I'm pretty sure a earth quake rattled that day=
he ripped it up! i was born in 80 my dad always had records playing music was always playing in our house Zepplin, TheDoors, Pink flyod, Queen, Bog seger & many more lots of Biker friends always, going through Dads records i came across Frank Marino started to play it an memories came flooding back, very underrated Guitar player he has his own sound. i'm a self taught Drummer starting at age 15 now 41 i've played many styles i'd love to jam with Frank any day
Such an underrated talent.
I saw him live around this time, with Judas Priest, Epic Night
Remember seeing Frank Marino play back in the 70's in El Paso Texas and it usually took 3 to 4 days to get over his awesome performances. Just raw talent at its best 😎
I was there man!👊Fucking badass!
Super nice guy and a Beast on guitar. Mr. Dragonfly from Canada. Saw him live and he Tore-it-Up.
Fantastic !!!
Awsome cover, loved this version, shout out to my long passed step father Frank Taylor for bringing this music into my life!
Frank is Unreal!!!!! Saw em in 1978, would drive to see him live again.
He comes from the generation of "Live Recording", like the Allman Bro's, & all those great bands, that didnt rely on Protools, Autotune &
Frank does a great job...a plug for Jeff Healey's live version... Man oh man these guys were so expressive 🎶✌🎶✌
I was drumming around Montreal when Frank was just getting going. He was a big deal then, and still is today. I'm sure he'll tell you that Jimi came down from the heavens and built the ladder for he and many others to reach the for stars. Amazing stuff Frank.
'The Answer' one of my fav..Thanks Frank💯👍😎