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Shaun Marron (born July 16, 1971) is an American alternative-pop recording artist, and singer/songwriter based in Los Angeles, California.

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Early Life
''' Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, Marron is the oldest of two siblings. At the age of 5 his family moved to California. At the age of 14 he moved to Chino, Calfornia. Once in high school, Marron immediately took interest in playing music and began playing guitar with a local instructor, Sandy Green. Shortly after, he joined his high school jazz band and took up bass. He lettered in choir and was also active in drama. Marron graduated from Don Lugo High School in Chino in 1989.

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Early Music Career
''' While still in high school, Marron formed the band Idyllwild with fellow classmates Carlos Martin and Scott Wylie. Marron began writing and composing music at this time along with Martin. Marron performed as the band's bassist while Martin was the singer. In the early formation of the band they played local events such as the POW MIA rally for Sonny Bono in 1988.

After just one year, the band separated and Marron went on to play bass in a keyboard band, reminiscent of Depeche Mode called Right Away, and then also on to a well-known ska band in the 90's known as The Specs reuniting with his former band mate and drummer, Scott Wylie. The Specs also included keyboardist, Greg Allen and singer/trumpet player, Mike Machaka. During this time, Marron continued to hone is personal singer/songwriting skills.

In early 1990, The Specs opened for No Doubt at The Whiskey in West Hollywood. Shortly after, Marron parted ways with The Specs and reformed his own band Idyllwild with himself as singer/guitarist, along with Gordon White, bass, Dennis Galuszka, drums, and Eric Lisardo, lead guitar.

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Idyllwild Highlights
''' Idyllwild, led by Marron, maintained a strong following in Southern California from 1990 through 1998. During this time Marron and Idyllwild:
 * Contributed to the soundtrack for the Indie film "Blvd," directed by Nick Jungers starring Joe Estevez and Corinne Chooey in 1995.
 * Opened for 80's heritage act, The Tubes in 1995.
 * Released "Over Again" through Trademark Records in 1996.
 * Opened for The Call in Riverside in 1997.

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Solo Career
''' In 1998, band members from Idyllwild went their separate ways and Marron went on to do some solo projects. His first solo project produced the 3-song EP in 1999 titled "Root For The Underdog" and featured the single "Nothing For Free" on MTV's Undressed. His second solo project was Shaun Marron and the Lowmen. He reconnected with former band mates Dennis Galuszka, Drums, and Eric Lisardo, lead guitar, along with Dave Szevin, bass. They opened for Lloyd Cole at The Coachhouse in San Juan Capistrano, CA as well as The Wild Colonials in 1999. In 2002, Marron released the album "Meet The Low Men."

In 2004 he began a new project with fellow Fender collegaues Victor Lozano, guitar, and Chad Henrichsen, bass, as well as Adam Ehrig, drums. He named the project Sense Machine and released a self-titled 5-song EP in 2006 after playing a few live shows at the Fender Fret Fest in 2004 and 2005 and the Riverside Orange Blossom Festival on the X 103.9 FM stage in 2006.

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Fawkes Band
''' In 2007, Marron started a new project with former band mate, Eric Lisardo, which he called Fawkes. Together they produced and released his latest album, Curiosity and Consequence in 2008. Praised as good songwriting and golden harmonies by Vanessa Franko of The Press-Enterprise, Curiosity and Consequence is a compilation of thought-provoking lyrics and beautifully mysterious melodies.

After the release, Marron reunited with drummer, Dennis Galuszka and bassist, Chad Henrichsen and together the foursome toured local Inland Empire venues and Festivals as Fawkes playing songs from the latest release as well as favorites from his past collections. In 2010 the group disbanded due to other life commitments.

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Current Projects
''' Marron is just now embarking on one of the most exciting times of his music career. He is teaming up with record producer and film/TV composer, Joe Solo, to create an EP of some previously recorded songs including "Our Life," "It's Always Been You," and "You Don't Think." This collaboration will bring a fresh sound and excitement to Marron's timeless music and will continue his career on a path of new opportunities.

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Personal Life
''' In 2002, Marron had his daughter with wife, Rena Gwendolyn Koehler. Between 2002 and 2004, Marron took time off from recording projects and live performances to be a father and worked at the Fender Guitar Center in Corona, California.

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Albums
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Musical Influences
''' Marron draws much of his songwriting and music influence from The Beatles, Crowded House, Duran Duran and Paul Weller. Current influences include Coldplay, Rhett Miller, Owsley and OK Go. His biggest influences are Simon LeBon for vocals and Neil Finn for songwriting. Finn's "Don't Dream It's Over" was the life-changing song that helped shaped Marron's songwriting skills.

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