The Marked

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The Marked were a Gothic\New Wave band which formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1985, but later on moved to Florida with the hopes of attaining a bigger fan base. The bands name was obtained from Billy Corgan and Ron's portwine birthmarks. The band were reported to have played around 20 shows in and around St. Petersburg, Florida before Dale eventually left after a small show, later Ron and Billy decided to return to Chicago. The original band members were Billy Corgan (Vocals\Guitar\Bass), Dale Meiners (Vocals\Bass) and Ron Roesing (Drums). In 1986 Dale left the band and was replaced by Len (Surname unknown). Len left the band shortly after and was replaced in 1988 by guitarist James Iha with Billy taking up the bass position. The Marked then became The Smashing Pumpkins.

In 2000, The Marked reappeared in a lawsuit against Billy Corgan, the Smashing Pumpkins, Virgin Records America, and Modivational Films for breach of contract, breach of confidence, fraud and deceit, negligent misrepresentation, declaratory relief, constructive trust, and injunctive relief stemming from the use of a clip of The Marked in the 1994 Smashing Pumpkins video Vieuphoria. JM Productions (Jonathan Morrill) objected to the use of band footage taken from his short film "Video Marked". Morrill was an associate of the band during it's lifespan, who Corgan stayed with temporarily during his time in Florida. He is also likely the inspiration behind the title of "Song for Jonathan".[citation needed] In court documents Morrill stated there were only two copies of "Video Marked", which appears to essentially be a video for the song "The Trance". Morrill claimed Corgan confiscated the backup tape without his permission, and was unaware of the content of Vieuphoria until 1999. Morrill states he approached Corgan in 1996 about the release of "Video Marked" and other content but Corgan was apprehensive about any plans, citing the quality of available materials. Morrill also objected to the packaging of the video which advertised "super secret material shot by the band" yet failed to credit his work. The case, Morrill v. The Smashing Pumpkins (157 F. Supp. 2d 1120) was resolved when the court granted the Smashing Pumpkins' motion for summary judgment on Morrill's claims of copyright infringement, fraud and deceit, and breach of confidence. However, it is a fact that Billy Corgan used the Marked Video footage in the video Vieuphoria without previous permission from the owner Jonathan Morrill.

Contents

[edit] Discography

The Marked recorded several demo tapes, some included live recordings.

[edit] Attic Rehearsal

  1. The Dream
  2. Stained Glass Window
  3. Tomorrow Is Today
  4. The Trance
  5. The Girl I Never Loved
  6. On Yesterday
  7. Jokers
  8. Hallowed Vision
  9. I Don't Really Want To Know
  10. Ring Of The Shadow
  11. Yesterday
  12. Murder Mix
  13. The Dream
  14. Go Play Guns
  15. Drowning In The Flowers
  16. (Unknown)

[edit] Joliet Tape

  1. Stained Glass Window
  2. On Yesterday
  3. Christina
  4. The Trance
  5. Go Play Guns
  6. Rules To The Bad Games

[edit] August 1986 Studio Demos

Side A:

  1. Life And Death
  2. Death Of A Mind
  3. Dali Holds The Hand Of God
  4. Song For Johnathan
  5. The Way That I Do
  6. Pictures Of Phillip
  7. Didn't Care At All
  8. As Yet Untitled
  9. Saturday Morning
  10. Pelican
  11. Tears
  12. I Pray For More
  13. Tibetan Party

Side B:

  1. Pass
  2. Scary Neurotic Song (Live)
  3. Down I Am
  4. 8 Miles High
  5. Alone Inside
  6. Murder Mix
  7. I Can't See You
  8. The Dream
  9. A Day At The Circus
  10. Zieg Heil
  11. Fade On Violet
  12. Cling To Me In Dreamtime

[edit] September-October 1986 Live\Demos

Side A:

  1. Spinning Like A Top (Sept 14)
  2. The Dream
  3. No Answer (Oct 10)
  4. Girl I Never Loved (Sept 14)
  5. Must I Really Love You (Demo)
  6. Blind (Demo)
  7. Dance Hit #4 (unfinished)
  8. Christmas Song (Dec 85)
  9. I Love You (Oct 10)
  10. Mastery & Conjecture (Oct 10)
  11. The Trance (Oct 11)
  12. Mao Say Tongue #2 (Oct 1)


Side B:

  1. Passion To Despise
  2. Death Of A Mind (Oct 11)
  3. Sacrifice (Oct 11)
  4. Anima Animus (Oct 11)
  5. Scary Neurotic Song (Oct 11)
  6. Spiteface (Oct 11)
  7. Streetlight (Oct 1)
  8. Stained Glass Window (Oct 11)
  9. Fire (Oct 11)
  10. Mao Say Tongue #1 (Oct 11)
  11. Mastery & Conjecture (Oct 11)

[edit] 1985-1987 Billy & Ron's Home Demo's

Side A:

  1. Now That I Feel
  2. Mao Say Tongue
  3. Pelican
  4. Fade On Violet
  5. Death Of A Mind
  6. Devotion
  7. Stained Glass Window
  8. Blind
  9. Pass

Side B:

  1. Dali Holds The Hand Of God
  2. First Curse
  3. The Trance
  4. Earth Stood Still
  5. Christina
  6. A Day At The Circus
  7. Heart Of A Mind
  8. No Go Go
  9. Ring Of The Shadow
  10. Zieg Heil
  11. Fire
  12. (unknown)
  13. I Can't See You
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