Rock Legend Kim Mitchell is regarded by many as one of Canada’s greatest guitar players.
When I asked him to expand the list to include some of his favorites, names like Alex Lifeson and Bruce Cockburn were mentioned, but the most intriguing addition was an underrated guitar player from Montreal named Frank Marino.
Marino was the front man for Mahogany Rush and while they were only “moderately” popular Mitchel says Marino’s playing is still some of the best.
“To be honest with you, lately, I’ve been listening to a lot of live Frank Marino. Somethings hit you a lot later in life; what an incredible rock guitar player. I’ve toured with a lot of people through the states and Europe and stuff like that, but just listening Frank play… it’s mind blowing the attitude and the expression that guy had.”
Mitchell adds “I know everybody kinda pegs the Hendrix thing on him but I think we’re all influenced as musicians by somebody.
Kim Mitchel will be playing Casino NB April 26th with special guests Streetheart and Lee Aaron. Tickets are available at ECPG.CA
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