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RED MARKS

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Icons Collage MySpace Editor Photo Collage MySpace Backgrounds Glitter GraphicsRed Marks was formed in the summer of '96 in Las Palmas, the capital city of Gran Canaria. Since its very beginnings Red Marks has stayed faithful to the purest vintage rock and blues sounds of the 60's and 70's, composing original tunes with great force and personality and maintaining an spectacular live performance. Along their musical career, Red Marks have played in countless concerts and festivals throughout Spain and southern England. • 2 years on tour across mainland Spain. • 4 months on tour throughout southern England. • On constant tour around the Canary Isles. Among their greatest achievements are: • October 2007 - Winners of the 1st band competition organized by the Hard Rock Café in association with the Spanish national radio station '40 Principales'. • Winners of the competition ..Juventud 2007' organized by the provincial authority. • Winners of the band competition 'ImaginaRock 1999' organized by the Spanish national radio station 'Cadena 100'. Also of note are performances at various music festivals playing alongside such greats as ex Rolling Stone Mick Taylor, Famous Spanish band Los Rebeldes and the most successful current Canarian musicians. Their tenacious and extensive career to date playing on countless stages bestows upon them the hard earned title of best rock band in Spain.-----------RED MARKS nace en el verano del 96 en Las Palmas de G.C.(Islas Canarias,España).Desde sus comienzos hasta el día de hoy han sido fieles al más puro sonido vintage del rock y el blues de los 60 y 70 componiendo temas con gran fuerza y personalidad mostrando un directo espectacularmente arrollador.A lo largo de su trayectoria han participado en infinidad de conciertos y festivales por toda la geografía española e Inglaterra: ? Gira de 2 años por la península Ibérica. ? Gira de 4 meses por Inglaterra ? Gira por todo el archipiélago CanarioEntre sus logros a nivel competición se destaca: ? Ganadores del primer concurso de bandas HardRockCafé-40Principales (Octubre de 2007). ? Ganadores del concurso Juventud2007. ? Ganadores del concurso IMAGINAROCK 99 organizado por Cadena100.Mencionar también la participación en diversos festivales junto a artistas de la talla de Mick Taylor (ex Rolling Stones), Los Rebeldes y junto a los músicos canarios más destacados del momento.Su tenaz y extensa trayectoria sobre innumerables escenarios otorga a RED MARKS el calificativo de “La mejor banda de rock de España”.


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Member Since: 5/21/2006
Band Website: redmarksrock.com
Band Members: • MARCOS ALONSO : Vocalist, composer and founder member of Red Marks. Born in Las Palmas. From an early age, he shew a great love for rock and blues. He studied music at the Barcelona School of Jazz "Taller de Musics". His style is characterized by a rough and gravely yet powerful voice, ideal for Red Marks type of music. Marcos combines his singing with his vibrant skill on the harmonica. ? MARCOS ALONSO : Vocalista, compositor y fundador de la banda RED MARKS nacido en Las Palmas. Adoptó a temprana edad su disposición por el rock y el blues. Cursó 6 meses de clases de música en la escuela de Jazz “Taller de Musics” de Barcelona. Se caracteriza por una voz áspera y potente idónea para su estilo combinando el uso de armónica en diversos temas. • JUANMA BARROSO : Lead guitar and composer with Red Marks since 1997. Born in Las Palmas, 'Juanma' was raised by parents who appreciated rock and blues, having a lasting effect on his musical tastes. Juanma went on to study music for two years at the Barcelona School of Jazz "Taller de Musics". His love of vintage blues rock has made him an expert on the subject and his playing style emits his deep felt passion for the music.• JUANMA BARROSO : Guitarrista y compositor de RED MARKS desde el año 97 nacido en Las Palmas. Desde muy pequeño se nutrió de las bases del rock y el blues en el ambiente familiar. Cursó 2 años de clases en la escuela de Jazz “Taller de Musics”de Barcelona. Su pasión por el sonido vintage le convierte en un auténtico experto y su manera de tocar se escapa de los estereotipos emanando un sentimiento muy arraigado.FABIO PÉREZ : Bass Guitar with Red Marks since 2005. Fabio is from Las Palmas and studied 2 years of 'modern harmony' at the Las Palmas conservatory. His experience playing with different groups makes him a very versatile and reliable bass player with an excellent level. His influences, from the most rudimentary early blues through to '70's funk, give fresh and defining tones to his style. . FABIO PÉREZ : Bajista de RED MARKS desde el año 2005 y natural de Las Palmas donde estudió 2 años de armonía moderna. Su paso por diversas bandas hace de este músico un bajista versátil con excelente nivel y fiabilidad. Sus influencias a partir del más crudo blues hasta el funky de los 70 aportan a la formación tonos contundentes y frescos? JOSÉ CRISTÓBAL NUEZ : Batería de RED MARKS desde el verano del 2006 nacido en Las Palmas. Músico autodidacta y de gran experiencia. Entre sus virtudes más destacadas se encuentra su asombrosa potencia y su enorme firmeza que conjuga perfectamente con distintos y originales ritmos procurando a la banda una base muy sólida. • JOSÉ CRISTÓBAL NUEZ : Drums with Red Marks since 2006. Born in Las Palmas, 'Toba' is a self taught musician and has great experience. Among his most notable virtues stand out his surprising power and enormous confidence which mix perfectly with the diverse and original rhythms he plays, providing a powerfully solid base for the band's music.
Influences: We believe in maintaining the essence of original classic rock and blues styles and our music has with a strong 60s-70s flavour. Our influences include Jimmy Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Cream, Otis Redding, John Lee Hooker.......
Sounds Like: 60's and 70's flavour
Record Label: RED MARKS RECORDS
Type of Label: None

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Here's our first blog entry so's probably best to start with a little intro and background of who we are. We'll try to keep this updated every now and then with interesting stuff that we do.We are 4 g...
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