Chris DeMarco began his career in music as a much sought-after musician and band front man, having shared the stage and played with a virtual who’s who of super-musicians of the ‘70’s and ‘80’s. After deciding to leave behind the glare of the bright lights of Hollywood and the ever-pulsing New York music scene, DeMarco settled into the cadence of more laid back climes that now finds him at his most serene self. He now has two CDs on his self-distributed label Dreamco Music and shows himself to be in fine musical form as he treats us to a volume of classic fare meant to please the true Rock aficionados among us.
The latest CD is simply called "Chris DeMarco - The 80's". The songs on the new CD were recorded in New York in the 1980's and have now been released for the first time. If you are a fan of 80's music, you are in for a real treat!
Lost and Found is an aptly named album that weaves together DeMarco’s past and present musical contributions into one cohesive work, featuring Dick Wagner (Alice Cooper Band), Tommy Talton (Gregg Allman Band and Cowboy), Ken Mazur (Robert Palmer Band), and Barry Richman (Lynard Skynard) on Guitar; Billy Langley, keyboards; Rhys Clark (Billy Joel Band and Freddy Fender Band) playing drums; and Jim Fielder (Buffalo Springfield, Blood Sweat and Tears and Neil Sedaka) on Bass. Billy Joel and Michael Monarch (Steppenwolf) appear on the bonus track Sail Away.
Chris DeMarco, whose experience in the entertainment industry spans over four decades, has also given his musical influence to documentaries, television and radio commercials as well as two film scores. Troma's War released in 1988 by Troma Entertainment featured music composed and produced by DeMarco, including the title track "Alive". (Chris also played a terrorist in a short scene!) Toxic Avenger III - The Last Temptation of Toxie was released in 1989 (also by Troma Entertainment) and boasted music composed and produced by Chris DeMarco based on music by Antonin Dvorak.
Selections from both CDs are on the playlists of many radio stations and podcasts in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Currently residing in the Atlanta, Georgia area, Chris DeMarco has proven his mettle as a legitimate artist time and time again. From his glory days as a front man for the Island Records recording act Riff Raff, which he formed in 1977, to his contributions to the work of the legendary cadre of musicians he also calls friends, Chris DeMarco’s music and artistry has stood the test of time. Still in his musical prime, and uncompromising in his commitment to making excellent music, he is without a doubt the stuff legends are made of.
You can find Chris DeMarco’s CDs on iTunes and Napster, among other sites, and the physical CDs can be purchased through CD Baby or Chris's official website.
Hello Chris :) How are you ? I have just readen your message on bebo, I don't spend much time on this site too so I answer here ! I didn't find a new job yet, but I am about to find a new one... I met someone last friday in a hypermarket to work at the CD/DVD/Books area and I will have an answer wednesday or thursday. I hope everything is ok for you :) Here it is warmer than usually in november but it is getting a little colder now and it rains more and more. Last week we had spring temperatures !!! And some days were very shiny. It is very unusual for november. All the best, Cheers, - Gilles -
Hey Chris!!! I hope you are having a good weekend and that the holiday week is good for you too. Let me hear from ya soon as to how things are going and I hope you have a fantastic Thanksgiving. XOX
Chris, I hope that you have a wonderful week. You know that sometimes life just sucks.. Then I see your name and I have to smile. You brighten up my life. THANK YOU.
Thank you! There isn't too much new going on here unfortunately. I certainly am still doing the shows, they're keeping me out of trouble hehehe. I hope you have a rockin' week too :)
Greeings Chris from BASSIST & former BAND=MATE www.rickbozzo.com Howz your new c-d's doing? HOW CAN I OBTAIN A COPY.....MAYBE WE CAN WORK TOGETHER ON THE NEXT ONE.....TAKE CARE YOUR PAL R.B
I haven't heard from you in a long time, keeping busy? I've been really busy at work myself. This weekend I plan on relaxing and that's it! Have a great weekend my friend!