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Jan 15, 2015 · A secret weapon—bassist Mark Andes! Mark Andes was born in Philadelphia and grew up in the San Fernando Valley. Mark’s dad was Keith Andes, an film actor who co-starred with Marilyn Monroe, and Loretta Young, among others. Though Mark grew up in the glow of Hollywood … he made his own way as an artist and musician.
Why was Mark fired from Jo Jo Gunne by his own brother and his best friend on their first tour? Did Mark spend time in the studio with Sly Stone and did his brother Matt play with Sly on stage? Why did legendary producer Lou Adler sign Spirit, but then kept them from playing at the Monterey Pop Festival and Woodstock
- Growing Up Golden
- The Family That Plays Together
- Heartless
- Magic
- Short Bandography of Mark Andes
Mark Andes' South Austin house is neat as the proverbial pin. Not simply orderly in its spare furnishings, but almost antiseptically clean. The front door and all doors within are painted the custom colors of classic guitars: candy apple red, surf blue, sun yellow. Inside the off-white bathroom, all knobs and drawer pulls have been replaced with si...
Andes performed in a variety of bands as the SoCal sun warmed the L.A. rock scene, and in 1965 formed the Red Roosters with Ferguson and a jazz drummer named Ed Cassidy. Early the next year, the band broke up when Cassidy moved to New York City in search of work. Cassidy returned to California in 1967 with his family, including step-son Randy Wolfe...
Firefall was Andes' most successful stint at the time, and their tours included performing in Japan with Seattle's best known sister act, Heart. In the mid-Seventies, Heart pumped new life into the blood-drained, drug-saturated hard-rock genre, the very sound that set the stage for the punk rebellion. Yet by 1980, Heart's image failed and sales wer...
Andes barely skipped a beat with his departure from Heart before he joined Stevie Nicks on the road in 1992. Not long after, he toured with Boulder buddy Dan Fogelberg. On the bill was a singer-songwriter and one-time Austinite named Eliza Gilkyson. "I dropped off the radar after Heart and Stevie," notes the bassist. "I was really exhausted. Then E...
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Apr 21, 2014 · Interestingly, the guitar playing brother on this album ended up as a member of Jo Jo Gunne when Matt Andes left (and Matt Andes was a member of Spirit for a brief period as well). As a side note--I keep hoping that this band gets into the RNRHOF (I know, I know everyone wants their favorite band in) while the two remaining original members are ...
Apr 3, 2003 · As a result, "Jo Jo Gunne" is a heel-rockin' affair that shuffles along midtempo, strongly dependent upon the slide guitar grooves of Matt Andes and a rock-solid rhythm section. Though the group ...
Sep 16, 2023 · 1. Running as a metaphor: Throughout the song, running symbolizes the desire for personal liberation, adventure, and self-discovery. It represents breaking free from established norms and exploring uncharted territories. 2. The road as a symbol: The road mentioned throughout the song represents the journey of life, and the possibilities it holds.
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Matt played that night with Sly And The Family Stone onstage! After leaving Jo Jo Gunne, Matt began to travel. He first went to Mexico, and helped his dad Keith guide a small boat back from the Sea Of Cortez in a harrowing journey. Next was a trip to South Africa with John Locke, playing with Albert Hammond, then on tour to Europe with Mark ...
