MARK IS A MEMBER OF THE BAND BILOXI. BILOXI lost their friend/singer, Clyde Holly, who passed away in his sleep in September 2006. The remaining members of BILOXI will be finishing BILOXI III in honor of Clyde Holly. The recording of the final vocal tracks will take place in January and will involve the coaching talents of Dean Fasano of Message, Prophet, Richie Sambora, Jon BonJovi, Trixter, Etc. After the losses sustained by Huricane Katrina, the band gathered up their lives and were in the process of finishing this release for the fans when the tragedy of Clyde's loss occurred. We were blessed to still have Clyde's signature sound all over this release and several tracks with his voice throughout.
Our talented drummer Rob has been mixing the release. I must say that he is working hard to produce the best sounding release that would have made Clyde proud. I know that I am.
BILOXI IS:
Clyde Holly - Lead Vocals, Guitars & Keys
Mark Allen Lanoue - Lead Vocals, Guitars
Rob Gronkoski - Drums, backing vocals
Dave Melton - Bass Guitar, backing vocals
Stephen Prescott - Keyboards, backing vocals
ADDITIONAL TALENT ON BILOXI III:
Bruce Stephen Foster - Keyboards on "Saints & Angels" & "Empty Road to Nowhere". Bruce wrote "The Answer" and recorded with Richie Sambora on Richie's solo release "Stranger in this Town"
Rory Faciane - Drums on "Pray for Rain" & "The River"
Dean Fasano - Vocal Coach & Backing Vocals on "I pray (First Chorus)" . Dean was a member of the "80's" band Prophet and the band MESSAGE with Richie Sambora
Erik Lee Nilsson - Keyboards on "Pray for Rain"
We would like to welcome our new members and the Rocklahoma Line-Up: James Gillies - Guitar (3rd from left), Lee Cooley - Bass (4th from left)
Mark is a product of the New Jersey, Florida, and Mississippi music scene. After leaving for a short while to study at the Musicians Institute of Technology in Hollywood California, he returned to New Jersey to begin work as a studio musician in New Jersey and New York. While playing in bands on the Jersey scene, Mark fired off audition material to Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio. Mark's fellow New Jersey axe slinger from Zyris, Zakk Wylde, got the job with the Oz.
He then joined forces with Dean Fasano (Message, Richie Sambora group, Jon Bon Jovi, and Prophet) to write and record. One of the songs, Fine Line, which transpired from working with Dean Fasano became the title track on the 1998 MESSAGE release. Mark then moved on to write, record, and tour with Persian Risk out of Orlando Florida. The band was fronted by vocalist Carl Sentence (Krokus, Geezer Butler Band, and Paul Chapman's Ghost). While Mark was an active member of the Florida music scene, he studied with vocal coach, Ron Feldman (Vocal coach for Jani Lane of Warrant).
After leaving Florida in the late 90's, Mark relocated to the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and eventually joined forces with Clyde Holly & Rob Gronkoski as a part of the band BILOXI. Upon the untimely death of our friend/band mate, Clyde Holly, Mark took over the Lead Vocals for the up coming BILOXI release.
Mark is now working with his band mates ( Rob Gronkoski, James Gillies, Lee Cooley, and Dave Melton ) on new material to follow up the recording of BILOXI III "In the Wake of the Storm" a new sound, a new CD, and new band name is on the way. Stay tuned for info on the new release. BILOXI rocked the stage at ROCKLAHOMA 2008 and plans on a follow up at ROCKLHOMA 2009.
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Just letting you know that due to the success of my Debut Album "Ambivalence" You can now get your own copy for the small price of $10 or download straight to your computer for $6.
This special is available from CD baby at the link below so check it out and grab yourself a copy today.
Hey!!! We just made this awesome video commercial so people can see what we do.... Check it out... Thanks for becoming our friend! You can also see us play at the Del Mar Fair July 3 at 3:00 at the Heineken Stage in a contest for $25,000 We are in the final 5!!! Come out and cheer!
Thanks a lot for the add. EletriKa is complitly different of every Metal band you already know. Please, when you have a minute, just check EletriKa out, ok?
Our first album "King of the Universe " is available on Brennus website! YESSSSS! A fucking metal album ! Enjoy yourself and get on with it ! http://www.brennus-music.com/boutique
Just letting you know I have uploaded some tracks from my debut album "Ambivalence" now avaliable from my website and from cd baby (click the link below to check it out and get your copy today)
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You can also check out my now live official Todd Robinson website where you can pre-order the "Ambivalence" album, check tour dates,watch videos, learn my songs with full tab, check out my bio and gear and much much more
Thanks man for adding me! I am still in the process of relocating myself down there; I'd really like to talk to you guys in person once I arrive- I have work lined up there (and money in the bank, along w/ no more car problems- I've sunk about 3 grand in it to prevent future surprises- especially on the interstate!), a place to reside, and an undeniable desire to play in BILOXI even though I would expect potential resistance stemming from my actions/financial status last June/ July. I hope all is going well with you, your family, and the band. Peace-- ERIK
Hey Mark, been a while! Hope you and your family enjoyed a happy and safe Thanksgiving. You keep making great music and I'll keep drinking bad beer. Deal? Hahaha ...
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