Gerry Markman
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Gerry Markman is a Canadian guitar
ist. His particularly notable musical associations have been with The Cameo Blues Band
, The Lincolns
, Richard "Hock" Walsh
and Alannah Myles
.
Over the next 15 years, Markman toured and recorded with the Max Band and Dandy Batt. His single, "The Flying Dutchman", became a cult favourite.
In 1977 he moved to Toronto
to work at the second location of Steve's Music Store and left performing for a while. He was coaxed out of 'retirement' by Bob Segarini
and left Steve's Music in 1981 to devote himself entirely to music, playing guitar for Marghie Evans, Pamela Cannon and numerous jobbing gigs, TV shows and sessions. Markman joined the Cameo Blues Band
with Malcolm Tomlinson
in 1982 and later toured with The Lincolns
, opening for the late Robert Palmer
. Markman returned to Toronto and played with The Alannah Myles
Band, Tom Barlow and the late Richard "Hock" Walsh
. On special occasions, Markman has also performed with legends Dan Aykroyd
and the late Jeff Healey
. His recording credits include Rosenshontz
(Its The Truth), Michael Vincent (Home In The Forest), Tapestry (I Need Your Lovin) and Ron Wiseman (Mystical Mood).
In 1991 Markman returned to Steve's Music and continued playing with The Gerry Markman Band, The French Connection and Curley Bridges. He led The Ruanne's House Band in Barrie, hosting dozens of Ontario's finest musicians as guests and twice was musical director for the Barrie Music Awards. He became the driving force of the rockin' blues band The Sensations, based out of Orillia, Ontario
.
Markman still plays with The Sensations, Malcolm Tomlinson and occasionally the Partland Brothers
. He still does sessions and also performs as a solo acoustic artist. Markman recently played with Jimmy Hall
, former lead singer of Wet Willie.
Markman was profiled in the January 2008 issue of CMT (Canada Music Trades) magazine.
Markman is the uncle of acclaimed hurdy-gurdy artist Ben Grossman.
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
ist. His particularly notable musical associations have been with The Cameo Blues Band
Cameo Blues Band
The Cameo Blues Band is a Toronto-based blues band, originally formed in 1978. It is particularly notable for its association with several of Canada's leading blues singers, including Richard "Hock" Walsh, Tony Flaim and Chuck Jackson, all of whom were also associated with the Downchild Blues...
, The Lincolns
The Lincolns
- History :In 1979, after leaving the Alice Cooper tours, Prakash John returned to Toronto and founded an R&B band in tribute to the Toronto bands of his youth. He recruited some of the best musicians available, some from previous tours, particularly the Lou Reed Sally Can't Dance album and tour...
, Richard "Hock" Walsh
Richard "Hock" Walsh
Richard "Hock" Walsh was one of the first professional blues singers in Canada. He is particularly notable as the co-founder of the Downchild Blues Band and was the original singer of that band's best-known songs....
and Alannah Myles
Alannah Myles
Alannah Myles is a Canadian singer-songwriter, the daughter of Canadian broadcast pioneer William Douglas Byles. In 1989, she released her eponymous debut album...
.
Biography
Markman began playing guitar at age 12, learning from his sister, Mirel. He remembers the folky influence she had on him and to this day is jokingly quoted as saying: "D, A7 and G, the only chords you'll ever need."Over the next 15 years, Markman toured and recorded with the Max Band and Dandy Batt. His single, "The Flying Dutchman", became a cult favourite.
In 1977 he moved to Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
to work at the second location of Steve's Music Store and left performing for a while. He was coaxed out of 'retirement' by Bob Segarini
Bob Segarini
Bob Segarini is a recording artist, singer, songwriter, composer and radio host. During a professional music career primarily developed between 1968 and the early 1980s, Segarani was particularly popular in Canada...
and left Steve's Music in 1981 to devote himself entirely to music, playing guitar for Marghie Evans, Pamela Cannon and numerous jobbing gigs, TV shows and sessions. Markman joined the Cameo Blues Band
Cameo Blues Band
The Cameo Blues Band is a Toronto-based blues band, originally formed in 1978. It is particularly notable for its association with several of Canada's leading blues singers, including Richard "Hock" Walsh, Tony Flaim and Chuck Jackson, all of whom were also associated with the Downchild Blues...
with Malcolm Tomlinson
Malcolm Tomlinson
Malcolm Tomlinson is most notable as a Canadian musician, particularly active as a recording artist in the late 1970s.-UK Years: Early 1960s-1969:...
in 1982 and later toured with The Lincolns
The Lincolns
- History :In 1979, after leaving the Alice Cooper tours, Prakash John returned to Toronto and founded an R&B band in tribute to the Toronto bands of his youth. He recruited some of the best musicians available, some from previous tours, particularly the Lou Reed Sally Can't Dance album and tour...
, opening for the late Robert Palmer
Robert Palmer (MP)
Robert Palmer, JP was an English gentleman from Berkshire and Tory/Conservative Member of Parliament....
. Markman returned to Toronto and played with The Alannah Myles
Alannah Myles
Alannah Myles is a Canadian singer-songwriter, the daughter of Canadian broadcast pioneer William Douglas Byles. In 1989, she released her eponymous debut album...
Band, Tom Barlow and the late Richard "Hock" Walsh
Richard "Hock" Walsh
Richard "Hock" Walsh was one of the first professional blues singers in Canada. He is particularly notable as the co-founder of the Downchild Blues Band and was the original singer of that band's best-known songs....
. On special occasions, Markman has also performed with legends Dan Aykroyd
Dan Aykroyd
Daniel Edward "Dan" Aykroyd, CM is a Canadian comedian, actor, screenwriter, musician, winemaker and ufologist. He was an original cast member of Saturday Night Live, an originator of The Blues Brothers and Ghostbusters and has had a long career as a film actor and screenwriter.-Early...
and the late Jeff Healey
Jeff Healey
Norman Jeffrey "Jeff" Healey was a blind Canadian jazz and blues-rock vocalist and guitarist who attained musical and personal popularity, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.-Early life:...
. His recording credits include Rosenshontz
Rosenshontz
Rosenshontz was a children's music duo popular in the U.S. in the 1970s and 1980s. Made up of Gary Rosen and Bill Shontz, the group recorded six albums between 1980 and 1994. Some of their more popular songs included "Share It", "Hugga, Hugga" and "The Best That I Can." By the early 90's they had...
(Its The Truth), Michael Vincent (Home In The Forest), Tapestry (I Need Your Lovin) and Ron Wiseman (Mystical Mood).
In 1991 Markman returned to Steve's Music and continued playing with The Gerry Markman Band, The French Connection and Curley Bridges. He led The Ruanne's House Band in Barrie, hosting dozens of Ontario's finest musicians as guests and twice was musical director for the Barrie Music Awards. He became the driving force of the rockin' blues band The Sensations, based out of Orillia, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
.
Markman still plays with The Sensations, Malcolm Tomlinson and occasionally the Partland Brothers
Partland Brothers
The Partland Brothers, comprising brothers G.P. and Chris, are a Canadian rock band/duo formed in 1983, in Toronto, Ontario, best known for their 1987 hit single, "Soul City."-Biography:The Partlands come from the small community of Colgan, north of Toronto...
. He still does sessions and also performs as a solo acoustic artist. Markman recently played with Jimmy Hall
Jimmy Hall
Jimmy Hall was the lead singer and harmonica player for the Southern rock group, Wet Willie. He cofounded the band in 1970, which had significant success in the 1970s; in 1980 he scored a hit of his own with the single "I'm Happy that Love Has Found You"...
, former lead singer of Wet Willie.
Markman was profiled in the January 2008 issue of CMT (Canada Music Trades) magazine.
Markman is the uncle of acclaimed hurdy-gurdy artist Ben Grossman.