MARK MCGEE
Mark McGee has earned much respect in the music scene as a guitar virtuoso, singer and songwriter. His intense, in-your-face guitar style is heartfelt and melodic and he is influential to players around the world!
Mark's luv of music began around age seven. In his early years he grew up on AM radio and TV shows like American Bandstand, Soul Train, Hee Haw and the Partridge Family. He was soon exposed to iconic 70's bands like Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Queen, Pink Floyd, Rush, AC'DC, and The Eagles. His inspiration spread like wildfire and after seeing a live photo of Kiss, it cemented the desire to start a band and perform on stage!
From 1995 to 2004 and in 2007, Mark recorded and toured internationally as lead/slide guitarist for Rock'n'Roll Hall of Famer ‘Gregg Allman'. As the longest running guitarist in Gregg's solo career, they performed shows internationally with Jeff Beck, REO Speedwagon, Bad Company, Ted Nugent, The Spinners, Wilson Pickett, David Crosby, Joan Jett and Cyndi Lauper just to name a few.
As a session musician, writer and collaborator his Discography includes Disney movie soundtracks, and credits with vocalist Mickey Thomas, Night Ranger's Brad Gillis, the acclaimed instrumental album 'Guitar Farm’ including Steve Morse, Pat Thrall and Dave Menikett and more!
From 1986-1995, Mark was lead guitarist, songwriter and co-producer of Heavy Metal legends, 'Vicious Rumors'. Signed to Atlantic Records the band toured internationally and enjoyed video rotation on MTV's Headbanger's Ball worldwide. Performing in clubs, theaters and festivals the band played to crowds as big as 30,000 people and shared the bill with Paul Stanley (Kiss), Blue Oyster Cult, Badlands, Racer X, Testament, Paul Dianno (Iron Maiden), , Danzig, Megadeth, Savatage, Zakk Wylde, Metal Church and many more!
In 1985 to '86 Mark was guitarist for 70’s Prog legends ‘Starcastle’ in a new incarnation of the band.
And from 1985-1989 Mark was also busy studied voice with legendary coach Judy Davis who worked with endless music and Hollywood legends such as Barbara Streisand, Steve Perry and John Waite.