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William A. Marcus (Bill Marcus) aka Drumhobo
William (Bill) Marcus was born November 6th 1958 in Los Angeles, son of Morton, and Diane Marcus. Bill was raised in the San Fernando Valley, and he and his brother Jeff became very well known (famous) musicians in Los Angeles. Playing with such bands as Van Halen at Gazzaries night club. The brothers then went on to become the big rock band in Honolulu Hawaii from 1980 to 1982 at the big rock club on Lewers Street. The bands name was Gigolo. The brothers then went on to tour the world opening up for such groups at Iron Maiden, Nightranger/Sammy Haggar tour, Journey, etc. In 1984 Bill finished up Gary Moore's tour with Rush. The brothers then went on to showcase their original music with their band Marcus at the Whiskey a go go, the Troubadour, the Roxy, the Rainbow, the Country Club, as well as other clubs in Los Angeles. They were the go to drummer/guitarist team in the 1980's in Los Angeles, playing with such groups as Icebreaker, Legs Diamond, Boo ya Tribe. Bill then played and recorded with Precious Metal in Las Vegas, and toured with them from 1994 to 1997. Bill hung up his drumsticks to start a solar home improvement company, which he does to this day.