I met Frank Marino in 1975 will roofing the hotel he was staying at in Austin, TX. He was to play that night at "The Armadillo World Headquarters" The bass player, my sound man and myself happen to see Frank and Co relaxing by the pool, so my bass player suggested we go meet him and the band. We came down off the roof and introduced ourselves. He told us to sit down and get something to drink. We were astounded at how easy going, pleasant and informative he was. He gave us tickets to come see him that night, but we were unble to attend. To this day I still cannot think of one guitar player, save Eric Johnson, that has influenced my playing, as Frank Marino has over the years. The Man, The Myth, The Legend. God Bless you and keep you playing till the "Tales of the Unexpected" brings us all home!

Frank, I saw you at my first concert in 77 with nazareth it was one of many shos since.I'm checking this site to see if your ever going to come back to atlanta ga.Great music thankyou Mark Rowe mark2rowe34@msn.com

HEY!

Your music is so magnificent that it takes one's mind away...
I listen to "running wild" right now.

i am an assistant of James Carrier who is a well known Engineer on PEI. he worked as an assistant on 2 of Franks Albums ,, and has contiuned a working relationship thoughout the years, I know because of his experiences with frank it has made him into the engineer ,, and ultimately the man he is today.
I'm learning my skills from James, and he learned from Frank,
So in the Audio world, I guess that would make Frank my Grandfather.
Glad to be apart of the family Gramps

Ciao Frank..
I have been one of you long time Fan..It goes back 1973 the first time I heard your music that inspired my interested to be a guitar player. "As matter of fact my first Guitar that I bought its a 1964 SG with a melody make neck with tremolo" I had just moved from Italy the year b4 and ever since you have been my Hero.
"In 1979 I met another (paisano) from Montreal, told me of the time that you play at his High school and what a great experience that it was".
I have being to most of your California appearances with the exception of the 1974 California Jam. "I had no way to get to there"
I have all your Records plus I have purchased all your CD's. I am now waiting for your DVD so I can added to my music collection. Occasionally my brother and I and few other friend we get together and jam. We love to do= I' am a King Bee,The Power of R&Roll, Aint' Dead Yet, Strange Dreams, Poppy, Roadhouse Blues. Purple Haze and we close with Midnight Highway. "Normally we average
about 5-8 hours Jam"..That's what we like. Your latest CD, "Real Live" CD's shows what I am talking about. I would like to congratulate you on "RealLive" excellent JOB... PLEASE let us know when the DVD will be available. Also, will you be touring California in the near future?

Best Regards and a Prosper 2005.

Luigi Lamanna

Kive was and remains one of my favorite albums. Great when your toking on a dubie.

frank is the man. he is definately one of THE most underated guitarists ever. i love the live album. i would love to catch a show of his. frank, keep making great music. the new music this day doesn't hold a candle to what you and a very few others are doing.

Hey Frank,

Hope your Holidays were awesome, and look forward to enjoying your music throughout the year.

I was first introduced to your music at a friends house when I was in High School..... hmmmm ... High School, anyway his older brother had Child of The Novelty and, well, it's still in my collection today..... along with the others I bought 'cause I dig your jams!

Cal-Jam 2 .... Ontario, CA.... Yeah! I was there! Can ya dig it???? What do you think?

Thanks Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush!!

Well there is a radio station here in southern ontario called The Rock 92.0 fm http://www.therock.fm based out of durram.. and there is thursday and friday ( 7 pm till midnight)show called "the Dave Marsden program' i have sent Dave my request to the show to play Franks tunes..and he loves them..." i forgot how great some of these songs are' sharing the music is what it is all about....come to "the theater "after you listen you will understand....best wishes to all in the new year....

I first heard Frank Marino as a 9th grade teenager. I had gotten a album called California Jam or something Jam. I think it had two or three of his songs on it (King Bee, Johnny B. Goode, Etc.). Anyway, I was completely overwhelmed by his playing style and emotion. I had just started playing guitar myself and my favorites were Hendrix and the other standout players. Over the years that pasted I was in a number of bands, then got married, had children, and now run my own small company. With the limited free time I now have, strong guitar music is all I listen to (alot of Joe Satriani). To bring you current, I'm 41, and I just got satellite radio. I heard King Bee on a Blues channel, ran to see who it was, and it was Frank Marino. My youth came "rushing" back and I just ordered that '78 live recording on-line. I can't wait till it arrives in a few days. Thank you so much for the memories.

Dear Frank and Family,
I would like to take this moment to wish you and your family a Happy New Year and all the best for 2005.(Health and Happiness)
Your Real Live CD just kicks BUTT! I think as many fans have here in this forum that you are indeed very under rated amongst the top Guitarist today.
My personal opinion is that you are number 1.(Very sincere about this)
I will wait impatiently for your All Blues Album you are planning and also the much awaited DVD would be a real «Bonus«.
Just keep doing things your way and I am sure with Gods help that all will come to place eventually.
It is really not all that important that we get rated or recognized as the best but what is important that your TRUE FANS have never forgotten you and I am sure many NEW FANS will turn up as time goes on.
Your Fan 4Ever!!
Mario.

thx for signing the cd for me!!

You are up there with the rest of them. Your vision is just as great. Would love to see you here in a Chicago venue. : )

i think you frank, are by far the best guitarist in the world. i am a big sabbath nut, also aerosmith, however you have a certain mystical power about you, god bless ya man, keep on making magic, love ya brother

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family!!

merry xmas and happy new year mr marino. your resume speaks for itself. i listen to your tunes a lot and to me its obvious, great musician, tunes, versitility, survivor. your entire album recordings i have and are timeles. peace

Just had to say i became a M.R. fan in 1976 and I still am today... Just ordered Real Live... Read the reviews and realized that he has always been one of the greatest guitarests to have ever played... I can't wait for the CD to arrive... I continue to play all my M.R. albums (i have every one) to this day... I am also a drummer & continue to play that Rock n Roll...

I discovered Frank in the spring of 1978 right about the time the Cal Jam 2 was happeneing. Frank's music was a great discovery in my musical maturation. Frank's musical style and play even helped to influence me to becoming a guitarist and musician. I truly appreciate his style and tremendous live performances. The only thing is I miss seeing him terribly. It's been many years since I saw him perform at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano. I only wish he would come back. If you do come back Frank, please stop in Las Vegas, Nevada. I have moved since those days. God bless you old friend. I'll never forget seeing you all those times.

Sincerely,

Tracy Mabe

Have finally fullfilled my vinyl collection of your music.
It did take several years, but i'm done.

Great music....