Since the beginning of a lifelong path, musician Mark McGee remains a dedicated 'Original' music creator. His genuine, authentic sound is forged from tasteful guitar prowess, heartfelt vocals and inspired songwriting! Channeling a broad taste in musical styles he creates classic, heartfelt rock'n'roll. Through years of albums and tours, he's been immune to fads and trends, stayed loyal to the craft, and refused to be a prisoner of his musical past. From appearing on albums by national artists, Disney soundtracks and media platforms such as MTV's 'Headbangers Ball', he's received praise from fans and peers, and has become influential to musicians around the world. As he continues to carve out a unique and diverse body of work, his evolving story is destined to leave an enduring legacy.
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From decades of international performances to crowds as big as 80,000 people, he has shared the stage or performed shows with artists like Paul Stanley (Kiss), Journey, B52's, Styx, Joan Jett, Joe Bonamassa, Metallica, The Spinners, Allman Brothers Band, Wilson Pickett, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Cyndi Lauper, Edwin McCain, Ratt, Joe Satriani, Blue Oyster Cult, Bad Company, Govt Mule, Y & T, Kansas, UFO, The Baby's, Paul DiAnno (Iron Maiden), 38 Special, Quiet Riot and Ted Nugent.
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On Mark's 2024 solo release 'Portals', he flows effortlessly from Ambient to Shred weaving Acoustics, Electrics, Vocals and Instrumentals. This ethereal soundscape is filled with colorful sonic imagery drawing on a vast array of influences. The ten mesmerizing songs are a collection of guitar driven Art Rock performed with beauty and edge, rising to the surface with tasteful artistry. The melodic layers send you on a mystical, thematic journey that speaks to life's mortal and spiritual essence and the fire burning within. Including a special cast of guest musicians 'Portals' captures an epic moment in time destined to leave a lasting impression in the infinite archive of music.
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Since 2003, Mark and his main music partner Nicole Sutton have been an unstoppable force with their original music group 'Luvplanet'. Together they've raised the bar creating an ever growing catalogue of world class Rock'n'Roll music. Mixing Rock, Pop, Jam, Country, Blues and Folk styles, they remain faithful to a diverse framework focused on the power of the song and not any one genre. With their 8th album in the works, there is clearly no end in sight for this special group!
From 1995 - 2004, 2007 Mark was lead & slide guitarist for Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame's, 'Gregg Allman',
His fiery guitar style and wicked slide playing added a fresh, exciting edge to the Southern Icon's traditional sound. With international shows in the USA, Europe and Japan plus appearances on 1997s 'Searching for Simplicity' and 2008's 'Best of / No Stranger to the Dark', Mark's place in Gregg's incredible story is forever etched in stone.
From 1986 - 1995, Mark's involvement with Metal's 'Vicious Rumors' added the irreplaceable spark and essence to the bands signature sound which remains absent to this day. As lead guitarist, songwriter, harmony vocalist and co-producer on the albums "Digital Dictator" (1988), "Vicious Rumors" (1990), "Welcome to the Ball" (1991) and "Word of Mouth" (1994), his contributions are integral and unparalleled. This period remains the celebrated era of the band and these albums are the reason VR is hailed as one of the main innovators of the 'Power Metal' genre. Many well known metal acts have cited the band as a pivotal influence and their albums together, including the 2 live releases, "Plug In And Hang On (Live in Tokyo)" and "European Bootleg (A Tribute to Carl Albert)" are cherished and held in high regard by faithful fans worldwide!​
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