Marcus
@Marc Clements
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Bristol, Avon United Kingdom
Joined Feb 2, 2007
Born in Bristol,1961.Grew up hearing the music of Jimmy Witherspoon,Jimmy Smith,Dionne Warwick,Atlantic records and country in the form of Marty Robbins,(the perfectly crafted Mariachi of "gunfighter ballads" is always worth a listen).
Started first band in late '77,the untouchables,with my brother Jerry.We emulated Dr Feelgood without a trace of irony,and Wilko once remarked,"you were more like us than we were".The whole approach was very much in the zeitgeist of the period,without the pol pot year zero dictates of punk.The original lineup stayed together for 5years,and it's where I honed my chops and learnt about life on the road as well as deciding that it was a far preferable option than working 9 to 5.
Intervening years found me working with all sorts of people including;Ginger Baker,Wilko johnson,John Perry,Andy Rourke,Van Morrison.Lived in London for number of Years playing circuit and came back to Bristol in 2003 where I formed my own band,the highliners.
It's a 5piece band including;peddle-steel and fiddle,the material is my own and is strongly influenced by my fondness for Gram Parsons.Although there are a few tracks on soundclick,they are a couple of years old,but by the end of feb 07 should have demo together. We play regularly at Bristol's prom wine bar,but hopefully this year we can venture farther a field.
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THE REVERENT ONE
Apr 13, 2007
May your life continue to be filled with hope and dreams, bringing you nothing but peace, love, and happiness in all that you do. :-)
Hi Marcus! Thanks for adding me! I appreciate it!!! :) Have an awesome week! Peace! Chuck