Frank Marino

Frank Marino
Frank Marino
Background information
Birth name	Francesco Antonio Marino
Born	November 20, 1954 (age 69); Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Genres	Hard rock; psychedelic rock; blues rock; heavy metal;
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)	Guitar, vocals
Years active	1970–2021
Website	mahoganyrush.com

Francesco Antonio Marino (born November 20, 1954) is a Canadian guitarist and singer, best known as the leader of Canadian hard rock band Mahogany Rush. Often compared to Jimi Hendrix, he is described as one of the most underrated^[1] guitarists of the 1970s. In 2021, he announced his retirement from music.^[2]

^ Brown, Pete; Lisa Sharken (2003). Gear Secrets of the Guitar Legends: How to Sound Like Your Favorite Players. Hal Leonard. p. 97. ISBN 978-0-87930-751-6.
^ "FRANK MARINO Announces 'Immediate Retirement From Touring' Due To 'Debilitating Medical Condition'". Blabbermouth.net. June 30, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2021.

[1] Brown, Pete; Lisa Sharken (2003). Gear Secrets of the Guitar Legends: How to Sound Like Your Favorite Players. Hal Leonard. p. 97. ISBN 978-0-87930-751-6.

[auto-2] "FRANK MARINO Announces 'Immediate Retirement From Touring' Due To 'Debilitating Medical Condition'". Blabbermouth.net. June 30, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2021.

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