Mahogany Rush
| Company type | Rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1969 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Founder | Frank Marino |
| Defunct | 2021 |
| Headquarters | Montreal , Canada |
| Products | Music albums, live performances |
| Website | www |
Mahogany Rush was a Canadian rock ensemble fronted by guitarist Frank Marino. Established in Montreal, Quebec in 1969, the group reached the height of its acclaim throughout the 1970s, appearing at prominent events including California Jam II.
The band gained recognition primarily for Marino's unique lead guitar technique, frequently likened to that of Jimi Hendrix. Core long-standing members featured bassist Paul Harwood, drummer Jimmy Ayoub, and Frank’s sibling Vince Marino on guitar. Frank Marino remained the only constant member throughout the band's existence. Beginning in the late 1970s, the act performed and recorded under the name Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush.
Musical style
Marino characterized their musical approach as a fusion of "The Grateful Dead meets jazz".
Origins
To attract media attention, the band's initial record label concocted a narrative claiming Frank Marino had undergone a stay in a mental institution following an LSD experience and was visited in a vision by Jimi Hendrix.
Subsequently, the band secured a contract with a larger and better-resourced label, leading to their most successful radio track, "Strange Dreams." The single "A New Rock & Roll" attained No. 70 on Canadian charts and No. 88 on the Cash Box Top 100 listings.
Band members
Last line-up
- Frank Marino – vocals, guitar, keyboards
- Mick Layne – guitar
- Avi Ludmer – violin, guitar
- Dave Goode – drums
- Mark Weber – bass
Previous members
- Paul Harwood – bass
- Jimmy Ayoub – drums, percussion
- Phil Bech – piano
- Johnny McDiarmid – keyboards
- Vince Marino – guitar
- Timm Biery – drums
- Claudio Daniel Pesavento – keyboards
- Josh Trager – drums
- Peter Dowse – bass
Discography
- Studio albums
- 1972 Maxoom (CAN No. 76) (US No. 159)
- 1974 Child of the Novelty (CAN No. 83) (US No. 74)
- 1975 Strange Universe (US No. 84)
- 1976 Mahogany Rush IV (US No. 175)
- 1977 World Anthem (US No. 184)
- 1979 Tales of the Unexpected (CAN No. 57) (US No. 129)
- 1980 What's Next (CAN No. 70) (US No. 88)
- 1981 The Power of Rock 'n' Roll
- 1982 Juggernaut (CAN No. 89) (US No. 185)
- 1986 Full Circle
- 1990 From the Hip
- 2000 Eye of the Storm
- Other releases
- 1978 Live (CAN No. 67) (US No. 129)
- 1988 Double Live
- 1995 Child of the Novelty / Maxoom / Strange Universe
- 1996 Dragonfly – The best of Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush
- 2004 Real Live! (double album)
- 2005 Remastered editions: Full Circle, From the Hip
- 2008 Remastered editions: Mahogany Rush IV / World Anthem
- 2009 Remastered editions: Mahogany Rush Live / Tales of the Unexpected / What's Next
- 2012 Remastered editions: The Power of Rock and Roll / Juggernaut'
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- Canadian hard rock bands
- Canadian heavy metal bands
- Canadian psychedelic rock groups
- English-speaking musical acts from Quebec
- Musical ensembles formed in 1969
- Musical ensembles disbanded in 2021
- Musical groups originating from Montreal
- 1969 establishments in Quebec
- 2021 disestablishments in Quebec
- Musical groups disestablished in 2021