Members have included bassist Paul Harwood, drummer Jimmy Ayoub, and guitarist Vince Marino (Frank's brother); the band has continued with other members, always under Frank Marino's leadership. After a long absence, the band announced plans to tour in the United States in October of 2006.
Discography:
* 1972 Maxoom
* 1974 Child of the Novelty
* 1975 Strange Universe
* 1976 Mahogany Rush IV
* 1977 World Anthem
* 1978 Live
* 1979 Tales Of The Unexpected
* 1980 What's Next
* 1981 The Power of Rock & Roll
* 1982 Juggernaut
* 1987 Full Circle
* 1988 Double Live
* 1992 From The Hip
* 1997 Dragonfly-Best of Mahogany Rush
* 2000 Eye of the Storm
* 2003 RealLIVE!
He was born Francesco Antonio Marino on November 20, 1954 in Montreal, Canada. Half Italian and half Arabic, Frank is one of five children and only has a 7th grade education that even included a short stint in military school. "Those years were the late sixties and everyone was into the hippie peace movement and we were so busy getting stoned that we certainly didn't want to attend school. All we did besides getting stoned was listen to Hendrix, The Doors, The Beatles and a few others as well as getting involved in movements such as peace, love, anti-war etc. Those were definitely the days, not like now where many young people seem to be into negativism and hate".
It was during those days that his experimentation with LSD would lead him to what was later to become the definition of his life. As a young person doing far too much acid, he couldn't really understand when it finally caught up with him and gave him such an incredibly vivid experience that was so overwhelming, that it landed him in the hospital. "This experience became the basis of everything that I was to do in music, including the name Mahogany Rush, which was a description I would use to describe a certain sensation that I was having on the trip. The artwork on the albums, Child of the Novelty and Strange Universe are an artist's rendition of my trip as told by me to the artist, Ivan Schwartz, who has since passed away".
Since this early drug experience later became known to the press that covered his career, and since he played much in the style of Jimi Hendrix who had recently died, these sensationalists created stories that to this very day Frank has tried immensely and unsuccessfully to dismiss. "The most often heard story is that I took an overdose and woke up from a coma in the hospital and somehow became the spirit of Hendrix, or that I met this spirit and it entered me, endowing me with this amazing ability to play a guitar and magically know everything about it. Later on the story changed into a version that said I was in a car accident, died and came back as Jimi Hendrix in my body. They never ask me the truth and when I told them, they wouldn't listen. The short truth about it is that I learned how to play guitar while recuperating from my trip. The guitar became a soothing help for me because of my great fear of letting my mind wander back into the trip if I wasn't occupied and besides it was the only thing in the hospital relaxation room. I never even thought about the guitar before since I played the drums quite well anyway. I had this trip while Hendrix was still alive and began to play his music because it matched perfectly to what I was going through at the time".
It was only a few short years later after many different band members, that Frank Marino recorded his first album. "In the early years I played in a church and even on a float in a parade. I did mostly cover songs by The Doors, Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Cream, Johnny Winter, The Beatles and even The Grateful Dead as well as a few originals that I had written".
Frank Marino's music never reached the mainstream of popularity, but has had a devoted fan base that has grown over the years. Being sober now for over 35 years, he still plays with the enthusiasm that he's always had. Frank is into his music and doesn't really care for the business side of it and has always produced his own albums as well as writing and arranging all of the music. If you ever get a chance to see him play live, don't pass it up. I have been a devoted fan for 30 years and welcome any newcomers with open arms.
External links:
* Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush Official Fan Page
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Dragonfly
Mahogany Rush Lyrics
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You'll hear a rush of wings
So distant, a sound of secret things
There, look there, up in that rusty sky
Yonder, sweeps the dragonfly
So awesome, he blocks the setting sun
He'll come to collect the souls of everyone
Come dragon, come
He floats with an eerie grace
A giant blue green sentinal
From some distant time and space
And because he'll come, he'll have no regrets
Surely he'll come to lay this birth to rest
I know one day you'll see him
But please don't ask me why
He will be a secret dragonfly
Fly dragon fly, here from the sky
So if you hear that sound I'm talkin' about
When you know he's near
When your times run out
Well don't you fear
There's nothing that you can say
Cause he'll appear and take you to that special place
He'll take you there
He'll take you there
He'll take you there
He'll take you there
He'll take you there
He'll take you ........
The lyrics to Mahogany Rush's song "Dragonfly" are open to interpretation, but one possible meaning is that the dragonfly represents death. The song suggests that when you hear the rush of wings, you know that the dragonfly is coming to collect souls. The dragonfly is described as awesome and blocking the setting sun, suggesting that it is a powerful force. The lyrics also suggest that the dragonfly comes from some distant time and space, adding to its mystery and otherworldliness.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the inevitability of the dragonfly's arrival: "He'll come to collect the souls of everyone...Cause he'll appear and take you to that special place." The singer acknowledges that the dragonfly is a secret, something that cannot be explained, but also something that is known by many: "I know one day you'll see him, but please don't ask me why."
Overall, "Dragonfly" is a haunting and evocative song that plays with the themes of life, death, and the mystical.
Line by Line Meaning
Well listen, someday
Pay attention, one day in the future
You'll hear a rush of wings
You'll hear a sudden movement of wings
So distant, a sound of secret things
The sound is far away and related to mysterious things
There, look there, up in that rusty sky
Direct your sight upwards, to the clouded sky
Yonder, sweeps the dragonfly
The dragonfly flies gracefully in the distance
So awesome, he blocks the setting sun
The dragonfly is impressive, it covers the sun as it descends
He'll come to collect the souls of everyone
The dragonfly comes to gather the souls of people
Come dragon, come In from the sun
Come, dragonfly, come from the sun's direction
He floats with an eerie grace
He moves with an unsettling elegance
A giant blue green sentinal
A huge, blue-green guardian
From some distant time and space
From a faraway time and place
And because he'll come, he'll have no regrets
The dragonfly will come without remorse
Surely he'll come to lay this birth to rest
The dragonfly will come to put an end to life
I know one day you'll see him
I'm confident you will witness him someday
But please don't ask me why
But don't inquire why he comes
He will be a secret dragonfly
He will remain a mysterious dragonfly
Fly dragon fly, here from the sky
Fly, dragonfly, from the sky
So if you hear that sound I'm talkin' about
Therefore, if you hear the wing's rush, I mentioned
When you know he's near
When you're aware he's close
When your times run out
When your time has ended
Well don't you fear
Don't be afraid
There's nothing that you can say
You can't do anything or say anything
Cause he'll appear and take you to that special place
He will come and lead you to a unique location
He'll take you there
He will guide you there
He'll take you there
He will take you there
He'll take you there
He will bring you there
He'll take you there
He will take you there
He'll take you there
He will guide you there
Contributed by Kennedy F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@That70sGuitarist
Hang on tight, 'cause you're in for one Hell of a wild ride!
I've been into Frank Marino/Mahogany Rush since they first shot to stardom in the 1970s. For whatever reason, they went from being world famous in the 70s to almost forgotten by the 90s, after which the band broke up for a while.
In the early 2000s, however, Frank and the boys learned that they had a very large number of fans online, so they reunited once more.
Frank has since had to give it up due to medical reasons (I can relate) but at least people are still finding and sharing his incredible musical legacy.
Rock on!🤟
@buddylove346
The first time I ever saw Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush was at The Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin, Texas back in the 70's it was cool. If you got to grow up in the 50's through the 80's you were blessed!😎
@MrWolfalfred
I was there that night on acid. What a show!
@johnthonig1692
1975 Armadillo
I was there on mushrooms
☮️
@chelseacanadian
Frank Marino, probably the most underrated guitar player in the history of guitar playing.
@tonyvalle794
I absolutely agree. I think there were many underrated musicians.
@chelseacanadian
@@tonyvalle794 indeed and with a slight bit of Canadian bias, Randy Bachman, legend in BTO and the Guess Who.
@cdngrampster
Frank Marino, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Robin Trower are my favorite Hendrix inspirations. Respect.
@axxellein
Trower WAS TRES Heavy
@bennymartinez5532
I been lucky enough to have seen all three..dude from Texas
@Vincent-fo7xp
@@bennymartinez5532 me 2