Best Young Guitarists 40ish & Under: Marcus King
Age: 27
Bands: Marcus King Band
Essential Album: Carolina Confessions by The Marcus King Band
Marcus King is a young, white, American blues man with the heart of a songwriter and a sharply soulful voice. His guitar playing is commanding. When he comes in with a lead melody or a solo, he absolutely takes over the song and ratchets it up into another level -- like dropping into a warp zone in Super Mario Bros. He plays fast and fierce and with a lot of soul. His singing and guitar playing can soar above everything else in the mix, but then he can also settle into such a tight, mesmerizing groove that you get lost in it. And then, he’ll shred your face off. His music is a powerful combination of songwriting, soul, and virtuosity.
Ferocity and virtuosity are two solid words to describe his playing. When I started listening to his music, he was only 19 years old, and I was amazed at his confidence and command and emotion. He's a deep dude. I think my favorite thing about him is that his songs are just as good as his jamming. I can't wait to see what blues-y new treasures he unearths for years to come!
HERE is a mind-melting live session from ECHO.
HERE is a Jam in the Van session. Check it out!
Comments