Mahogany Rush
| Mahogany Rush | |
|---|---|
| Also known as |
Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush (1980) Frank Marino (1980-present) |
| Origin | Montreal, Canada |
| Genres | Heavy metal, hard rock, psychedelic rock, funk rock |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Labels | Nine Records, 20th Century Fox Records, Columbia Records, Just a Minute Records |
| Website | http://www.mahoganyrush.com |
| Members |
Frank Marino Peter Dowse Mick Layne Josh Trago |
| Past members |
Paul Harwood Jimmy Ayoub Phil Bech Johnny McDiarmid Vince Marino Timm Biery Keith Christopher Claudio Daniel Pesavento Dave Goode |
Mahogany Rush is a Canadian rock band led by guitarist Frank Marino. The band had its peak of popularity in the 1970s, playing such venues as California Jam II together with bands such as Aerosmith, Ted Nugent and Heart.
The band is perhaps best known for Marino's soaring lead guitar which bears a strong resemblance to the playing of Jimi Hendrix. Long term members of the band have included founding bassist Paul Harwood and drummer Jimmy Ayoub, and Frank's brother Vince on guitar; Frank Marino is the sole continuous member of the band. In 1980, the group toured as Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush, and after Ayoub left the group a couple of years later, it simply became Frank Marino, which is the name which remains to this day.[1] After a long absence, the band toured the United States in October 2006.
Members
- Current members
- Frank Marino - vocals, guitars, keyboards (1970–present)
- Peter Dowse - bass (1990–present)
- Mick Layne - guitars (2000–present)
- Josh Trago - drums (2004–present)
- Former members
- Paul Harwood - bass (1970-1982)
- Jimmy Ayoub - drums, percussion (1970-1982)
- Phil Bech - piano (1970-1974)
- Johnny McDiarmid - organ (1970-1974)
- Vince Marino - guitars (1980-2000)
- Timm Biery - drums (1982-2000)
- Keith Christopher - bass (1982-1990)
- Claudio Daniel Pesavento - keyboards (1982-1989)
- Dave Goode - drums (2000-2004)
Discography
- 1972 Maxoom U.S. #159[2]
- 1974 Child of the Novelty U.S. #74[2]
- 1975 Strange Universe U.S. #84[2]
- 1976 Mahogany Rush IV U.S. #175[2]
- 1977 World Anthem U.S. #184[2]
- 1978 Live U.S. #129[2]
- 1979 Tales of the Unexpected U.S. #129[2]
- 1980 What's Next U.S. #88[2]
- 1981 The Power of Rock and Roll U.S. #202[2]
- 1982 Juggernaut U.S. #185[2]
- 1987 Full Circle
- 1988 Double Live
- 1990 From the Hip
- 1997 Dragonfly - The best of Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush
- 1999 Guitar Heroes Vol 4 - Frank Marino Stories of a Hero
- 2000 Eye of the Storm
- 2004 Real Live! (double live album)
- 2008 Mahogany Rush IV / World Anthem (BGO Records BGOCD793 Remaster)
- 2009 Mahogany Rush Live / Talesof the Unexpected / What's Next (BGO Records BGOCD894 Remaster)
- 2012 The Power of Rock and Roll / Juggernaut (BGO Records BGOCD1061 Remaster)