Born Malaya 27 July 1954. Swedish and Australian descent.
Started playing guitar in bands at 14 years of age with classmates, forming “Dragonfly”, who supported progressive band, “Caravan” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caravan_(band) at Kimbles Ballroom, Southsea (Ricky Farr’s venue)
Mark founded progressive rock band “Fernhill” at the age of 17 as singer/guitarist/songwriter. Fernhill consisted of Mark Lundquist, Terry Holland, Gary Twigg http://www.myspace.com/chappomusic , Clive Restall, Bob Hardy, Trevor Hockley. The band performed at The Marquee and Lyceum on their 1971 tour http://www.marmalade-skies.co.uk/oct1971.htm
In 1974, Mark joined covers band with brother Paul (vocalist). “Truth” toured exclusively in the UK and EU. They performed at The Top Ten Club, Hamburg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_Ten_Club, and spent one year performing in Copenhagen at The Three Virgins and Hard Rock café.
In the last 15 years of Mark’s musical career, he toured, managed and was lead guitarist for legendary soul band “Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers” http://www.procolharum.com/99/ph_lundquist-ma.htm.
From 1988 onwards, Mark Lundquist Management http://www.marklundquist.com/ was formed and Mark went on as agent for The Drifters http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Drifters , The Commitments, and Procol Harum as well as touring other major recording artistes.
Mark’s latest project is working with x Drifter Patrick Alan on a Motown Revue with drummer Pete Biggin, Saxophonist Aaron Liddard from the Amy Winehouse band. http://www.myspace.com/ssadml
Music
Among the bands and performers we represent are The Jones Gang, Stars From The Commitments, Katy Shotter, PB Underground, Lisa Theunissen, The Motown Revue, Rockin' On Heaven's Door, Los Pacaminos, The Cavern Beatles and many more.
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Mark Lundquist Concert Promotions are Specialising in the representation of major recording artists and bookings for Theatres, Art Centres, Festivals, Clubs, corporate and private functions.
Mark was also a member of Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers.
If you want to get into contact with us for bookings then Tel: 01483 224 118 or email us at mark.lundquist@dial.pipex.com
