Gary Marks

Gary Marks is a versatile musician with a career spanning over five decades. Born in Manhattan, NY in 1950, Marks grew up surrounded by a diverse range of musical influences, including R&B, rock, folk, jazz, and Motown. His mother, a classical violinist, performed solo at Carnegie Hall at the age of ten, which likely contributed to his early exposure to music. Marks' musical journey began in the 1970s as a folk and jazz artist, and he later transitioned to rock in the 1980s and 1990s, becoming known for his unique and sophisticated songwriting style in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Throughout his career, Marks has released eleven critically acclaimed albums, including recent works like **Alien Nights**, **No Turning Back**, and **A Whisper Can Change the World**. His earlier albums, such as **Gathering**, **Upon Oanda's Wing**, and **Thoughts of Why**, featured collaborations with notable jazz musicians like John Scofield and Paul McCandless. Marks has also published over twenty novels and non-fiction books, showcasing his creativity beyond music. He continues to teach piano and work on new musical and literary projects.

Genres

Album Rock

Acid Rock

Pop

Experimental

Alternative

R&b

Folk

Singer-songwriter

Rock

Jazz

Blues

Motown

Related Artists

Phil Collins

The Police

The Cure

Sting

Tears For Fears

Matchbox Twenty

Counting Crows

Talking Heads

Collective Soul

Peter Gabriel

Gin Blossoms

The Wallflowers

Latest Release

Alien Nights

Gary Marks

Album - 7 Tracks - Released January 1, 2021