Marcel Jacob

Marcel Jacob
Background information
Birth nameMarcel Karl Jacob
Also known asMarre
Born(1964-01-30)30 January 1964
Stockholm, Sweden
Died21 July 2009(2009-07-21) (aged 45)
Kristineberg, Stockholm, Sweden
GenresHeavy metal, hard rock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Bass, guitar
Years active1978–2009
Formerly ofTalisman, Yngwie Malmsteen, Europe
Websitetalismanmusic.se

Marcel Karl Jacob (30 January 1964 – 21 July 2009) was a Swedish musician, best known as the founder, chief songwriter, and bassist of the hard rock band Talisman. For a brief period, he also played in the band Europe and with Yngwie Malmsteen. Jacob was also a skilled lead guitarist, occasionally playing guitar solos on albums where he felt the guitarist did not perform to his standards.[1]

  1. ^ "Carlsson: Marcel Jacob kunde få vem som helst på fall". Expressen.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 20 November 2022.