Marc Danzeisen
Marc Stewart Danzeisen (born in Riverside, CA, January 17, 1961) is an American drummer and musician. He is best known for his work with Riverdogs,[1] Gilby Clarke,[2] Little Caesar,[3] his contributions to Def Leppard,[4] and his appearance in the 1995 film, The Brady Bunch Movie.[5]
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Biography
In 1990, Danzeisen joined the Epic-associated band Riverdogs . The band featured guitarist Vivian Campbell of Dio and Whitesnake fame. While the album did receive critical acclaim, the band never got the push due to internal issues and ‘restructuring’ at the label.[6] Vivian Campbell left the band to join the very popular Def Leppard. Danzeisen left the band to fill in on drums for Geffen Records act, local blues-rock band Little Caesar. The band toured for three weeks in Europe and upon their return to the U.S. they disbanded.[3] With session work, Danzeisen stayed busy until 1993, then his friend of twenty years, Gilby Clarke (Candy, Kills For Thrills, Guns n' Roses) called him and asked him to join his solo project. After recording months of demos and playing shows in L.A., Gilby landed a solo deal with Virgin Records. In the beginning of 1994, Danzeisen (drums, backing vocals, harmony vocal and percussion), Gilby (guitar, lead vocal), Will Effertz (bass, backing vocal), Joe ‘Dog‘ Almeida (guitar, slide guitar), and several guest artists went into A&M recording studio A, with producer Waddy Wachtel (guitarist for James Taylor, Keith Richards, Linda Ronstadt, and producer for The Church (band)). The result was "Pawnshop Guitars" (upc 7-243839567-2-2), Gilby’s first solo album.[2] After the release, Gilby and band, now featuring guitarist Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper) in place of Joe ‘Dog’ Almeida went on tour for a year, as headliners in the States and opening for Aerosmith in South America.[7] His personal and professional partnership with Vivian Campbell (Def Leppard) has been productive as well. Vivian had Danzeisen play drums and sing harmony/backing vocals on the Tom Petty song “American Girl (song)” from the Def Leppard cover songs CD “Yeah! (Def Leppard album)” bonus tracks released through the Walmart chain from 2006. (upc 02498-58197) And again, two years later, Danzeisen sang backgrounds on the Def Leppard album Songs From The Sparkle Lounge in 2008. (upc 02517 66037) [4]
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Film and television work
In 1995, writer, producer, guitarist Dave Darling (producer of Brian Setzer, mixer of John Waite's ‘Rough & Tumble’ album and many other artists) asked him to sing backgrounds for The Brady Bunch Movie soundtrack.[5] Dave later asked Danzeisen to put together a band to be in the movie. Danzeisen was the drummer, Joseph Roger Manning (Jellyfish), keyboards, Sheldon Strickland, bass, Eric Dover (Jellyfish), guitar, and Dave Darling, vocalist. ‘Mud Pagoda’ was the fictitious band’s name on the soundtrack album. The band appeared in the film, as the backing band for Davy Jones, who performed an updated version of his hit, "Girl (Davy Jones song)". In 2000 he was asked to join the studio band for the short lived Comedy Central game show “Don't Forget Your Toothbrush”. The host was comedian Mark Curry ("Hanging with Mr. Cooper") The band consisted of two horn players, a percussionist, bassist, guitarist, keyboardist, and Danzeisen on drums. The band was well-rounded in every genre of music. The show lasted 23 episodes before being cancelled.[8] Danzeisen has also composed for a couple of films: the title track for the indie film Letter From Home (2000), and the song "See Yourself" for He's Such A Girl (2009).[9]
Discography and credits
Major label releases
- 1985 Francis X and the Bushmen “Soul Incest” - Drums
- 1985 Touch “Rocky IV soundtrack ” MGM/Scotty Brothers Records - Drums
- 1994 Gilby Clarke “Pawnshop Guitars” Virgin Records - Drums, backing vocals, percussion
- 1994 Greg Chaisson “It’s About Time” Graceland Records - Percussion, backing vocals
- 1995 Gilby Clarke “Blooze” EP Virgin Japan -Drums, backing vocals
- 1997 Die Happy Frontline Records - Percussion
- 2001 Michelle Bradford Jones Warner Brothers Australia - Drums
- 2006 Def Leppard “Yeah! (Def Leppard album)” bonus CD Island/Universal Music Group- Drums, harmony vocals
- 2007 Suzie McNeil “Broken and Beautiful” Universal Canada -Drums
- 2011 Riverdogs “World Gone Mad” Melodic Rock Records - Drums, backing vocals
Independent/iTunes releases
- 1996 Powerslide “Peel” PSM Records - Drums, vocals, guitars, bass
- 1999 Bijou Phillips Almo Music - Drums, drum loops
- 2000 Derek Spent “Walking Dichotomy” - Drums
- 2001 Little Friend Living Room Records - Drums, guitar, bass
- 2006 Brewer & Chase - Drums, bass, electric guitar
- 2006 Kellie Rucker “Ain’t Hit Bottom” - Drums
- 2006 Four Star Mary “Hello It’s Me” MSG Records - Drums
- 2006 Roxie77 “peace, love, and Armageddon” - Harmony, backing vocals
- 2012 Big Mick and the Curl “Not Of This Surf” - Drums
Solo/independent albums
- 1996 Powerslide “Peel” PSM Records Guitar, bass, drums, vocals, production
- 2008 Marc Danzeisen “Absorbent” PSM Records all instruments, production
- 2010 Marc Danzeisen “Released” PSM Records all instruments, production
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Production/mixing
- 1996 Powerslide “Peel” PSM Records
- 1997 Revolux
- 1999 My Sister Amazing
- 2000 Moaning Lisa “Wonderful” Veronica Records
- 2000 Mass Confusion
- 2003 Appleseed “Forever And A Day”
- 2006 Brewer & Chase
- 2008 Desecrate”
- 2011 Riverdogs “World Gone Mad” (1 of 4 producers)
TV/film/commercials
- 1994 “The Brady Bunch Movie” Paramount Pictures - Drums in Davy Jones’ band
- 1994-96 “Mad About You” Paramount Television - Drums on soundtrack
- 1994 Towner Mini Vans Korean commercial - Composer/producer
- 1995 “Clueless” Paramount Pictures - Drums on soundtrack
- 1995 Countdown Clothing Korean commercial - Composer/producer
- 1999 CBS Television Los Angeles - Movie of the week composer
- 2000 “Don't Forget Your Toothbrush” Comedy Central/ Buena Vista 23 episodes -Drums in show band
- 2005-06 ADS Post Los Angeles - Movie trailer composer
- 2007 Elektrofilms Post Burbank - Movie trailer composer
Music videos
- Riverdogs‘Toy Soldier’ -Epic Associated-Sony Music
- Little Caesar ‘Stand Up’ - Geffen Records
- Gilby Clarke‘Cure Me or Kill Me’ ‘Tijuana Jail’ ‘Johanna's Chopper’ - Virgin Records
Tours/appearances
- 1982 The Flames Southern California – several shows
- 1983-84 Ashes Southern California – one year
- 1985 Francis X and the Bushmen EMI/FM Revolver Records Tour – one year
- 1987 BulletboysSouthern California shows – six months
- 1990 Riverdogs Epic Associated/Sony Records Tour – eight months
- 1992 Little Caesar Geffen Records “Influence” tour – six months
- 1995 Gilby Clarke “Pawn Shop Guitars” Virgin Records world tour – one year
- 1996-96 House Of Blues Band Foundations band for education of the blues
- 1998-2001 Rondor Music Publishing House drummer for artist sessions
- 2000 Agent Orange (band) Southern California – several shows
- 2004 Riverdogs Southern California - four reunion shows
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Drums/endorsements
Several drum sets and snare drums from 1940s Slingerland“Radio Kings.” One is a 1938 Ludwig & Ludwig snare drum that belonged to drumming legend Gene Krupa. He also owns Mapex, Gretsch, Ludwig & Ludwig, Leedy, Ludwig, Fibes, Corder, Darwin, and DDC (Danzeisen Drum Co) of various years.
- 1987 – present, Endorsed by Zildjian Cymbals and Drum Sticks[10]
Live drum set
Danzeisen Drum Company
- 14x26 bass
- 8x12 Rack Tom or 9x13
- 15x16 Floor Tom
- 16x18 Floor Tom (when needed)
- 5x14 Snare or 6x14 Snare
- 14” A-Custom Hi-Hats
- 17” A-Custom Fast Crash
- 18” A-Custom Fast Crash
- 21” A-Custom Ride or 22” K-Light Ride
- 8” Avedis Zildjian -Splash
Studio drum set(s)
Fibes-Corder
- 16x24 Bass Drum
- 9x13 Rack Tom
- 16x16 Floor Tom
- 5x14 Snare Drum
Mapex 1995 Orion Series
- 16x22 Bass Drum
- 8x10 Rack tom
- 9x12 Rack Tom
- 14x16 Floor Tom
- 16x16 Floor Tom
- 4-1/2x13 Steel Snare.
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References
- ↑ "Riverdogs To Release New Album | News | Classic Rock". Classicrockmagazine.com. Retrieved 2013-04-29.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Marc Danzeisen. "Marc Danzeisen - Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-04-29.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Little Caesar". Sleaze Roxx. Retrieved 2013-04-29.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Gill, J. (2008). Leppard Tracks: Misty Dreamers, 1977-2008. San Francisco, CA.: [s.n.] ISBN 0-9722253-9-0.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "The Brady Bunch Movie (Davy Jones) |". Dvinemind.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2013-04-29.
- ↑ "Riverdogs - July 1990 - Klassic Kerrang Interviews". Klassickerranginterviews.weebly.com. Retrieved 2013-04-29.
- ↑ "Marc Danzeisen on PureVolume". Purevolume.com. Retrieved 2013-04-29.
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- ↑ "He's Such A Girl : Soundtracks". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-07-30.
- ↑ "Marc Danzeisen Artist Page". Zildjian.com. Retrieved 2013-04-29.