Marc Benno
| Marc Benno |
| Born |
July 1, 1947 (1947-07-01) (age 64) |
| Origin |
Dallas, Texas |
| Genres |
Blues, R&B |
| Occupations |
Musician, session musician, composer |
| Instruments |
Guitar, piano, vocals |
| Years active |
1968-present |
| Labels |
A&M, Shelter Records, Blue Skunk Music |
| Associated acts |
The Doors, Eric Clapton, Leon Russell, Lightnin Hopkins, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Rita Coolidge, Asylum Choir |
| Website |
www.marcbenno.com |
Marc Benno (born on July 1, 1947, Dallas, Texas) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist.[1]
Benno was a member of The Asylum Choir with Leon Russell in the late 1960s, and launched a solo career in the early 1970s, with his 1972 effort Ambush being the most commercially successful. He wrote the song "Rock 'n Roll Me Again", which was recorded by the band The System for the soundtrack to the 1985 film Beverly Hills Cop; this soundtrack won a Grammy award. Benno also worked with musicians such as The Doors, Eric Clapton, and Rita Coolidge.[2]
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