hey Frank. Yor music is unique. Can hardly wait for the next disc. I'm 50 years old on April 17th and have listened to you since 1979. I'm never tired of the music ever. I played in a band for ten years, 1990-2000 we called us the Electric Church. Maybe you know who the guitarist is. His name is Anders Thidell, founder and director of Truetemperament. He is a good guy and likes Frank. Good luck with everything and greetings from Sweden.

I never knew Frank Marino is from Montreal.I always thought he was from Michigan.I to was born in Montreal lived on Ball ave in Park X and we moved to Daytona Beach Florida in 1969 at the age of 10.I have seen Mahogany Rush in the late 70's and 80's at least 10 times maybe more in central Florida always loved
the Guitar sound Frank Marino could make!
I just recently bought a TurnTable and right away the first album I put on was Child of the novelty,my favorite album ever.It brought back some great memoirs.I would love to see this band in concert.I have 6 albums of Mahogany Rush still in good shape that are around 35 years old,amazing!

All the Best!

An explaination of a previous posting, why IV is my favorite. On the previous 3 albums there was a definite link with Jimi Hendrix, particularly Electric Ladyland. By that I mean the music was based on Jimi's music, chords, song formation, album layout musically, etc. On IV Frank began to assert his own brand of Rock & Roll, he began to sound like Frank without Jimi. That, to me, is why he has such a following. Frank became Frank. And that is why I just love his music. Robin Trower started to sound like Jimi, but quickly became Robin. When Frank became Frank his music quality quickly came through. He really began to show what he is capable of. I have been a fan since the early days, but his work starting with IV went into a whole new dimension of intensity, quality.
A quick note: Frank has not had a bad album. Even Led Zeppelin couldn't say that. Yes I said Led Zeppelin. Again, my opinion, starting with Presence the quality of Zep's music declined appreciably. Frank's has only gotten better. A lot of the time when I listen I start with IV and it just gets better. Jimi's strength was his live material, although I love Are You Experienced and Electric Ladyland. When he put out Are You Experienced it was the start of a new era in rock & roll. Even the likes of Pete Townsend had praise for Jimi when he started in Britain. Pete introduced Eric Clapton to Jimi by saying Jimi would put them out of business. And he almost did. Jimi got praise from Paul M. Yes that Paul. He heard Jimi do a cover of one the songs off Sgt. Pepper a couple of days after the album was released and gave Jimi nothing but praise.
Back to Frank. You can hear portions of his own style on the first 3, but with IV and after it was definitely Frank. I put him at an even keel with Rush's first 8 albums. The next 4 weren't so great, but starting with Presto they went back to what got them where they are. The past 20 years we have inundated with live albums from Rush. But that's not a bad thing. A bad Rush live is better than most bands good. At least they change the order of songs presented. Frank does the same thing. His live albums are nothing short of great. It's not easy keeping up the quality of your music. He has. He must spend a lot of time going over material for his albums. It shows.
I can't wait until your next offering. Keep it up!

Reason my favorite is IV. There was a change in his music that continued, so far, to the end. The first 3 were great, but starting with IV there was a sophistication that continued. It is even seen on the live albums. The only difference between the live albums and the studio albums was the extended length and the crowd background noise. The same intensity and quality. They could have been put out as studio albums if they had been able to quell the crowd noise. In my opinion the live albums were even better because of the extended lengths such as -He's Calling 6 minutes of more mind blowing riffs. I have been a fan ever since I heard him in the mid-seventies. There is nobody better. My opinion: from IV to Real Live is one big album and I listen to them as such.

Frank, I wish you would go back on tour, I've seen you every time since 1977
when you came to San DIego. I'm sure touring is a lot of work but I'd love to see you again.
Hope you are doing well.
Daniel Mountain

Thanks for starting a journey , a love of music, when I was 13.

My favorite album of his , is the POWER OF ROCK N ROLL. and 2nd would be JAUGANOT.

I just listened to some of your music from the 70's, brought back fond memories.
man! were we slim back then-lol..

thanks, for making great music. I hope you make into the rock and roll hall of fame..

Please let me know when you are going to play in the St. Louis, Missouri area!

I just cant stop listening to 'Power of Rock and Roll';
it's pure adrenaline and makes me feel like I can take on the world!

Frank, YOU ARE A BEAST!
Rock on!
FUCK YEAH!

/repeats album for zillionth time today

So frank come on man lets have the DVD!!!....and maybe its time you did an all blues album...also an all jazz album and for good measure how about a version of a classical number like bolero ...you could really take that somewhere.
I would love to hear you do an all blues album filled with those great long intro guitar pieces you sometimes use on live performances ..they really bring out your blues skills and it could get noticed on our radio in the uk...we have a blues show on BBC Radio every Monday night and it could do with a bit of franking up!!

Can you believe I've just discovered your music recently (only about 40 years late!!) anyway I love it - the guitar playing is spectacular and I'm buying every album there is (about 5 more to get!!!)

een tripping since 1974with Frank.

Hi Frank. Thank you so much for all the GREAT music you have put out. I am a big fan of your guitar playing. You are definitely one of my all time favorites! I saw you back in the 70's in Houston Texas and would definitely go see you again if you came back this way. You are a true treasure.
God Bless You!

Thank you for the decades of inspiration and creative output, Frank. Since the 70s we've looked to you as the consummate rock guitarist. Your songs are as much a part of us as anything is. Salute to you for keeping the vision. Best wishes!

It's great to know your still around
I first herd you in the early 70s and I was blown away
I also got to see you in Washington DC
About the time of your first live album the last recordings
I have of yours were Juggernaut and
What's Next I see you've released a few
Things since and I'll be purchasing them
To here what I've been missing. Don't know
How much touring you do anymore
But if you're ever near Leesburg Va
There's a little place called the Tally Ho were I got to see another one of my
heroes Johnny Winter before he passed away I'm sure you'd sell out shows
Easy anyway looking forward to hear more and I hope I get to see you
Again before I'm gone!

Thanks for being a inspiration in music ! You are one of the great guitar players of the planet Earth!!!
Regards
Todd

Just checked out one of franks long blues introductions on you tube ..still blowing my mind Frank! come on just do an all blues double album for us.
Frank is number one when it comes to blues guitar we all know!
BUT FRANK COME ON JUST GIVE US THE DVD BEFORE WE ALL END UP IN REHAB WAITING!!

Frank, I've been lucky enough to see u live 3 times

0nce in Toronto b4 a show we were beside each other while on public phones
(i wish id had asked u for
your autograph..)

I hope to see you tour again soon, I wouldn't miss it ever

god bless

steve

Happy Holidays sending much LOVE! regards, Vin