User:William holcomb/Mark benedix

Mark Benedix Born August 23, 1968 was reared in Rochester NY and raised in South Florida, he discovered his talent very early on and figured out how to overdub with a walkman and a tapedeck. Before technology hit, he was recording in studios and writing some of the most profound and locally influential music of the day. Most local musicians tried to emulate his style, and he was compared to writing styles of the Beatles, Pink Floyd, and Radiohead. He moved to London to make his way in the music world because his style was far ahead of its time. His love for music has always been writing what he feels, never selling out to the industry. He created his own style. Though moderate success has been his forte, major success was never his desire as the art was more important than money. Benedix formed the band 'Benedix' in 1997 after recording his debut album 'Diffused' produced by Jay Gee, and old friend. The music reflected the times, and was more an avante garde than a pop potential release. After being released from his contract with Manifest Music, he set out to record more music. His, real debut album simply entitled 'Benedix' was a huge underground smash, and Benedix formed the new line up for the touring band. From here on out Mark spent his life on the road and in the studio. Half Popped, this was the breakthrough London release on EMI's Belletone subsidiary, the album succumbed to rave reviews, and it was toured not only in the United States but throughout Europe. The album was a statement, and proved that Benedix can write not only pop music, but write commercially acessible music to appeal to more than the thinkers. Mark has been in and out of bands since then, having played with some famous people, like Little Richard, Cornelius Brothers, Buddy Miles, and many more. Mark has worked with various organizations like the GAA to raise money in South Africa, as well as the Florida Childrens Home...Mark uses his talent and resources to help as opposed to selling out to the industry.

See the brief biography below: The music Mark Benedix creates is a better biography than any one page detailing the events in his life could ever be, but for those of you who would like a (somewhat) more straightforward account, read on... Born in upstate New York and raised in Florida, there has been one constant in a life full of transience of both place and people, expression through art. His music is influenced by the world at large, by current friends and those dearly missed (Craig Posner, you are still with us), by family, and by the farsighted and idealistic avatars of music itself, The Beatles. Certainly there are other influences as well. Listen carefully and you will hear them, or perhaps you will hear what has influenced you instead. Art is symbiotic- its as much about the artists statement as it is what each individual takes from it. Marks inspiration has been found in the sparkle of wonder in his little girls eyes, and the love of life, hardships, victories, and even an amphibian. Dont ask about that last part, youre better off not knowing. This eclectic mix of frog and friend, influence and inspiration, creativity and ideals led to the occasionally painful birth of many incarnations of expression: Thompson HunterS, Uncle Flo, Frogg, and, in what can only be called pure genius in nomenclature for its daring simplicity- Benedix. Mark has had the good fortune to play with numerous talented musicians: his dad (Al Bartholomew), Chubby Checker, Greg Allman, Fats Domino, Little Richard, and Buddy Miles, just to name a few. He has toured extensively, most recently in the UK, but always comes back home to Florida (does this guy love his family or what?). Recently sold to Belletone Records UK, and back in the studio, these days Mark is doing what he loves most- writing music, Producing, playing for his fans, looking for new artists, and spending time with his family. So now you know more about Mark. Sure, this may be a Bio in name only- light on facts and heavy on transcendental nonsense, but isnt that life itself? Put on Half Popped and ponder that for a while, it may just open up your eyes.