Original Date:06/22/2000 6:18:00pm

Frank, Great News on the new CD! Can't wait to see you again ( Rip Balls on 11 ). Time to show all these little modern day wimp heads how it's done! Got a lefty stick for you when your ready to Face-Off on the skates bro. Take care mate and have a great tour, and MORE of it! Willy's doing an unreal job on the website. Can't wait to hear the new stuff.

Original Date:06/20/2000 10:22:16am

What else can I say that hasn't been said before. He is undoubtedly the best guitarist I have ever heard. I hope to see him in concert if he can make it this far south. Can't wait to hear the new CD! Nuff said!

Original Date:06/15/2000 11:23:09pm

IT WAS THE SUMMER OF 1974 I WAS A BIG HENDRIX BLACK SABBATH LED ZEPPLIN,A FREIND OF MINE PLAYED AN ALBUM IT HAD THIS BEUTIFULL COVER IT WAS CHILD OF THE NOVELTY ALTOUGH I WAS ONLY 14 I WAS ALREADY VERY EXPERIENCED WITH WEED AND LSD MY MOTHER WAS INTO JANIS JOLPIN JIMI HENDRIX AND THE DOORS MY BIGGEST LOVE IN MUSIC WAS THE BEATLES.THERE WAS SOMETHING ABOUT FRANK MARINOS GUITAR PLAYING IT WAS LIKE HENDRIX BUT IT ALSO REMINDED ME OF THE DEEPNESS OF THE BEATLES.AFTER THAT DAY I BECAME I COMPLETE MARINO FAN. I HAD MY FIRST HARLEY BY THE TIME I WASW SIXTEEN,AND BY 1981 I OWNED MY OWN USED RECORD STORE 90 % OF THE TIME I HAD FRANK MARINO AND MAHOGANY RUSH PLAYING IN MY RECORD STORE I HAD MARINO POSTERS EVERYWHERE AND IN THE BACK WALL OF MY RECORD STORE I HAD A HAND PAINTING OF STRANGE UNIVERSE ON THE BACK WALL IT LOOKED LIKE THE ALBUM EXACTLY.THE NAME OF MY RECORD STORE WAS PARADISE RECORDS IT WAS LOCATED ON 14 MILES ST. DOWNTOWN GREENFIELD MASSACHUSETTS,I BET YOU I SOLD MORE FRANK MARINO ALBUMS THAN A OTHER STORE IN THE COUNTRY THIS IS NO BULLSHIT I HAD EVERYBODY IN THE AREA LISTENING TO FRANK WHEN I OWNED MY STORE FULL CIRCLE AND JUGGERNAT WASB JUST OUT.WHEN HE RETIRED OUT OF THE BUISNESS IT WAS LIKE A PART OF DIED.TO FIND THIS WEBSITE WAS LIKE A BLESSING TO ME AND WITH A FAN LIKE WILD WILLIE TO SEE HIS WEBSITE SYAING BETTER TO HEAR WITH FRANK MARINO BLAZING IN THE BACKGROUND REMINDED IT WAS LIKE ME AT MY RECORD STORE I ALSO LIKE FRANK ZAPPA TO ME ITS LIKE THE TWO FRANKS THAT' BLAZE THERE GUITARS.I LOST MY RECORD STORE BECAUSE OF DRUGS IVE BEEN CLEAN AND SOBER FOR OVER 10 YEARS ,MOST PEOPLE WIIL RECONIZE ME ON THE CHAT SITE AS ZAPPAMANIA BECAUSE ALL THE FRANK MARINO NAMES ARE GONE.I AM A TRUE MARINO FAN

Original Date:06/15/2000 6:53:14pm

I've only known who Frank Marino was for about nine months but i was instantly hooked. My friend's dad showed me a concert Frank did for canada day and I fell in love with his music. I was lucky enough to get to see Frank at the montreal show on june 2nd and it was the best show I have ever seen in. Frank is one of the best guitarists i have ever heard.

Original Date:06/13/2000 6:25:02pm

I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT I'M REALLY LOOKIN' FORWARD TO SEE FRANK BACK IN CLEVELAND SETTIN' HIS AXE ON FIRE ONCE AGIAN. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND GOD BLESS.

Original Date:06/12/2000 8:38:51am

I didn't discover Frank until the California Jam II album but have been hooked ever since! I got goosebumps when I read a new release is in the works!! I understand Frank's frustration w/the music industry, and I seldom listen to the radio anymore for the crap that's being pumped out. I've introduced MANY people to Frank's music over the years & have been delighted to find some of his guest appearences on Bryan Lee's live stuff, as well as the Blues Bureau International tribute CD's. It's sad such talent usually has to go to Europe or Japan to secure recording deals, and then it's not often heard here in the states. You can bet I do my part to spread the word on his music, though!! If you read this, Frank, when you come to Cleveland, you should look up Freddie Salem (The Outlaws) in Akron. We'd love to have you play down here, too! And Freddie's been instrumental in bringing some great talent to local clubs!

Original Date:06/10/2000 9:59:31pm

I think that Juggernaut is probalby the best album I have ever heard-I think that that Frank is a great guitarist!!!

Original Date:06/09/2000 3:17:47pm

Whoever went to the June 2 concert PLEASE TELL US WHAT HAPPENED!! I'm dying to know.

Original Date:06/09/2000 2:09:36pm

All of it every note I can not tell you how I think cause it blew my mind in 1977. who the hell took my last coke. That dame Jason Halvorsen from Milwaukee now in L. A. We allmost went up in flames in that howard jhonsons.Tell david I miss his spirt Hope to be friends again. I am very unhappy about what happened. Sorry I could not be in Sweeden but my srit and hart are always with my favorite guitarist in the universe.thanx for all the memories I love you guys for ever and ever amen. Jason Halvorsen

Original Date:06/07/2000 9:39:47pm

I first heard Frank's music (Juggernaut album) in college in 1982. I couldn't believe I'd never heard of him before. He came to Cleveland (the Agora, I think) & I got to see THE MAN up close & personal. He was awesome. I played Juggernaut for my fiance (now my wife of 17 years) & she loved it (so she passed the test!) Now, years later as I was surfing the Web, I decided to do a search for Frank & came across Willy's site (thanks Willy!). We can't wait to see you at the Odeon in Cleveland in July, Frank! We love you!!

Original Date:06/06/2000 7:10:58am

I first heard Mahogany Rush on the Cal Jam 2 album. You are correct he stole the show!! I was teaching myself guitar at the time, and was looking to buy a Gibson Les Paul since my favortie guitar player was Jan Akkerman of the band Focus (Hocus Pocus fame). Frank's playing was so aggressive and fluid that I decided to buy a Gibson SG instead. The sound was still classic Gibson, but the guitar had a better feel to me. I attempted to learn his style of playing. I wasn't able to grasp fully his technique, but was able to learn some of their songs: Somethings commin our way, Dragonfly, Johnny B Goode, and most of MR IV. I bought back issues of Guitar player to determine the equipment he used. I was able to collect all of his albums except the off shutes (imports) of that time in the 70's/80's. I was finally able to watch him on CAL JAM 2 on a special airing in the summer of 80. To this day that show is my favorite recording of his. Some people just have presence on stage...Frank had thousands watching his every move that concert. My fellow bandmates always compared him to Hendrix, but I never felt he sounded like him. To me, his playing was totally his own. Though when he did play a Hendrix tune, Frank sounded better. I then set out to buy the effects that he used ...all I could afford, to gain that sound. I did gather quite an assortment of effects and did play some MR tunes. Then in mid 80's I was working in Phoenix and was able to see Frank live in a club there, sorry I don't remember the name. He was amazing! The man played to a pack house and delivered that presence I had seen in the CAL JAM II concert video. He gave me 100% of what I was wanting to see and hear. His playing pulls you into his world and gives you the ride of a life time. I was only dissappointed when the concert was over. I haven't seen him since, which really bothers me, but I did see him at least once. Seeing MY guitar hero and the man who inspired me to play, to this day (24 years) will always be a Rush to me. Frank if your reading this I would like to say "Thank You!" for the inspiration. Your even listed in my high school yearbook 1980 Pitman NJ. I still have my first electric guitar, the original SG I bought in 1979 that you inspired me to buy. It has been totally refinished, and has seen many miles, but it is my favorite guitar. I've had nearly 25 guitars over the last 24 years, but that is the one that I'll probably be buried with. I've introduced my kids to your music and they really enjoy "Dragonfly". So now the next generation of Frank fans has begun at my house. Please feel free to contact me if you ever want to chat. Christopher Smith cssmith@nortelnetworks.com

Original Date:06/04/2000 11:01:40am

I`ve been a fan of Frank`s music for over 20 years. He is my all-time favorite gutairist in the whole world. I have all of his albums.I hope he comes to the Baltimore area so I can see him perform his gutair magic again.I hope to hear some new music from Frank in the near future.

Original Date:06/03/2000 5:54:45pm

Hey Willy & Frank,I'm so glad the new cd and tour are finally coming about! I've just moved from Key West to Arizona and joined two new bands. The website is looking GREAT! Can't wait till you hit Phoenix. Best wishes and have fun, MIKE

Original Date:06/03/2000 5:49:50am

When anyone or someone gets back from the show in the Spectrum, please e-mail me with your opinions and stories. I know there will be good ones. I want to hear all about it. I know some people from Georgia are going. So please lets get together, share some stories and generally have some fun.

Original Date:06/02/2000 8:49:09am

Dear Frank, Good luck at the Spectrum tonight & all other tour dates coming up. Knock 'em dead my man!!!

Original Date:06/02/2000 5:36:46am

Frank, When you´re now coming to Sweden it would be really nice if you playded something from The Power of Rock and Roll album, like Runnin´Wild, Ain´t Dead Yet or the titlesong. Maybe It´s Time or Juggernaut would also be very nice! I also hope that we will be able to buy your new album at the Festival in Sweden! You are more than welcome to Sweden!

Original Date:05/30/2000 1:41:11pm

Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush is coming to Sweden Rock Festival 06/11. Welcome to Sweden, Frank!!!! We love you!! www.swedenrock.com

Original Date:05/29/2000 5:08:35pm

God-speed Frank! I'm pulling for you too! Byrd

Original Date:05/27/2000 11:27:47pm

Is there really any other music? I have been listening and playing FRANKS music live, for the past twenty years.There are times when people say who was that! And then there are times when people say i cant believe somebody else actually remembers who MAHOGANY RUSH is.It has become a necessity to perform franks music at my shows,for the fact the my own personal fans have made it a point to expect me too.FRANK MARINO AND MAHOGANY RUSH was the very first concert i ever seen. It was 1978 and i was only eleven years old.I have made it a personal point to introduce everyone i play for to MAHOGANY RUSH.Of course i could never do it like the man, but i think frank would be pleased that someone is still spreading the good word.(I HOPE HE WOULD BE ANYWAY). So everyone around the world spread the word that frank never left he was just making us wait. sincerly, AUSTIN NAIL (OKC)

Original Date:05/27/2000 2:43:28pm

Saw you when you toured the UK in the 1980's, please come to the UK again - we feel so deprived of good live music over here, especially in Scotland.