MARK MCGEE
Mark McGee is a musician driven purely by the art and not by trends. He's earned much respect in the music world as a guitar virtuoso, singer, songwriter and producer. His intense, in-your-face guitar style is heartfelt and melodic and he is revered and 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. Soon he was exposed to iconic 70's rock bands such as Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Queen, Pink Floyd, Rush, AC'DC, The Eagles and countless others. His inspiration spread like wildfire and after seeing a live photo of Kiss, it cemented the idea of being in a band and getting on stage!
From 1995 to 2004 and again in 2007, Mark recorded and toured internationally as lead guitarist for Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame's ‘Gregg Allman'. As the longest running guitarist in Gregg's hailed solo career, they performed shows together with artists like Jeff Beck, REO Speedwagon, Bad Company, Ted Nugent, The Spinners, Wilson Pickett, David Crosby, Joan Jett and Cyndi Lauper to name a few.
As a session musician, co-writer and collaborator his Discography includes Disney movie soundtracks, albums by vocalist Mickey Thomas, Night Ranger's Brad Gillis and the acclaimed instrumental album 'Guitar Farm’ including Steve Morse, Pat Thrall and Dave Menikett!
From 1986-1995, Mark performed as lead guitarist, songwriter, harmony singer and co-producer with Heavy Metal's Vicious Rumors! After signing a contract with Atlantic Records the band toured internationally enjoying video rotation on MTV's Headbanger's Ball in the USA, Europe and Asia. In clubs, theaters and festivals the band played to crowds as big as 40,000 people and shared the bill with artists such as Paul Stanley (Kiss), Blue Oyster Cult, Badlands, Racer X, Testament, Paul Dianno (Iron Maiden), , Danzig, Megadeth, Savatage, Zakk Wylde, Metal Church and many others!
In 1985-1986 Mark was guitarist for 70’s Prog Rock legends ‘Starcastle’ in a new incarnation of the band.
From 1985-1989 Mark studied with legendary voice teacher Judy Davis (Streisand, John Waite, Steve Perry).