Since the beginning of a lifelong path in music Mark McGee has been a dedicated 'Original' music creator.
His genuine, authentic sounds are forged with tasteful guitars, heartfelt vocals and inspired songwriting!
Tapping into a diverse palette of musical influences, Mark creates timeless, authentic rock'n'roll. Through years of recorded works and international tours, he's remained loyal to the craft and avoided fads and trends, refusing to be held prisoner to his musical past. From appearances on Disney soundtracks and MTV as well as album credits from national artists, he's generated respect and praise from fans and peers alike. As an influential musician to artists around the world, he continues carving out a unique, ever-evolving story and enduring legacy!
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On Mark's 2024 solo release 'Portals', he flows effortlessly from Ambient to Shred, weaving Acoustics, Electrics, Vocals and Instrumentals, creating an ethereal soundscape filled with colorful sonic imagery. The 10 mesmerizing guitar driven songs are a one of a kind Art Rock opus performed with beauty and edge. With tasteful artistry the deep melodic layers send you on a mystical, thematic journey speaking to life's mortal and spiritual essence and the fire burning within. Including a minimal but very special cast of guest musicians, 'Portals' rises to the surface capturing epic moments in time destined to leave a lasting impression on 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 evolving catalogue of world class Rock'n'Roll. Mixing Rock, Pop, Jam, Country, Blues and Folk styles, they remain faithful to a diverse framework focusing on the power of the song and not any one genre. Their 8th album is now in the works and there is clearly no end in sight for this special group!
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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.​
In 1995 an invitation to audition for Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame's 'Gregg Allman' was presented courtesy of the Alameda All Stars. With Mark's fiery guitar style and wicked slide playing he quickly secured the position in Gregg Allman and Friends and he remained at Gregg's side from 1995-2004, 2007 performing internationally throughout the USA, Europe and Japan. For a decade he added a fresh, exciting edge to the Southern Rock Icon's classic sound. Mark also appears on 2 albums, 1997s 'Searching for Simplicity' and 2008's 'No Stranger to the Dark/Best of'. His place in the incredible Allman story is forever etched in stone.
From 1986 to 1995 with Heavy Metal's 'Vicious Rumors' , Mark's contributions were integral in forging the sonic template that is now known as the bands signature sound. Featured on six full length releases as lead guitarist, songwriter, harmony vocalist and co-producer, his essence and creative vision added the irreplaceable spark that remains unparalleled to this day. The albums "Digital Dictator" (1988), "Vicious Rumors" (1990), "Welcome to the Ball" (1991, nominated for a Bay Area Music Award alongside Metallica and Tesla in the as Outstanding Metal Album category), and the epic follow up album,"Word of Mouth" (1994) are the celebrated period of the band and the reason VR is hailed as one of the first innovators of the 'Power Metal' genre. Many well known artists have cited this era of the band as a pivotal influence. These studio albums and 2 live releases "Plug In And Hang On (Live in Tokyo)" and "European Bootleg (A Tribute to Carl Albert)" are cherished amongst metal fanatics and held in high regard by faithful fans worldwide!​
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