Mark McGee

Since the beginning of a lifelong path in music, Mark McGee has been a dedicated original music creator. His genuine, authentic sound is forged with tasteful guitar, heartfelt vocals and inspired songwriting! Tapping into his broad musical palette, he creates timeless rock'n'roll. Through years of albums and tours he's remained loyal to the craft, avoided fads, and trends, and refused to be a prisoner of his musical past. From appearances on Disney movie soundtracks, media platforms such as MTV, and albums from national artists, he's received respect and praise from fans and peers alike. While carving out his unique, diverse body of work, he's become influential to musicians around the world as his ever evolving story is leaving an enduring legacy.

On Mark's 2024 solo release "Portals", is a one of a kind art rock opus! Flowing effortlessly from ambient to shred, he weaves acoustics, electrics, vocals, and instrumentals creating an ethereal soundscape filled with colorful sonic imagery. The 10 mesmerizing guitar driven songs are performed with beauty and edge, while rising to the surface with tasteful artistry. The melodic layers send you on a mystical, thematic journey that speaks to life's mortal and spiritual essence and the re burning within. Including a special cast of guest musicians "Portals" captures an epic moment in time destined to leave a lasting impression in the in nite archive of music.

Since 2003, Mark and his main music partner Nicole Sutton have been an unstoppable force with their original music group Luvplanet. Together they've raised the bar creating an ever growing catalogue of world class rock'n'roll music. Mixing rock, pop, jam, country, blues, and folk styles, they remain faithful to a diverse framework focused on the power of the song and not any one genre. With their 8th album in the works, there is clearly no end in sight for this special group!

From decades of international performances to crowds as big as 80,000 people, he's shared the stage or performed shows with artists like Paul Stanley (Kiss), Journey, B52s, Styx, Joan Jett, Joe Bonamassa, Metallica, The Spinners, Allman Brothers Band, Wilson Pickett, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Cyndi Lauper, Edwin McCain, Ratt, Joe Satriani, Blue Oyster Cult, Bad Company, Govt Mule, Y & T, Kansas, UFO, The Babys, Paul DiAnno (Iron Maiden), 38 Special, Quiet Riot and Ted Nugent.

In 1995 an invitation came from his fellow bandmates in the Alameda All Stars to audition for the guitar slot with Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame's Gregg Allman. With Mark's fiery guitar style and wicked slide playing he quickly secured the position as lead/slide guitarist in Gregg Allman & Friends where he remained for a decade from 1995-2004, 2007. Adding a fresh, exciting edge to the southern rock icons classic sound, Mark performed internationally throughout the USA, Europe, and Japan. And with appearances on 1997s "Searching for Simplicity" and 2008's "No Stranger to the Dark: The Best of Gregg Allman", his place in the incredible Allman story is forever etched in stone.

From 1986 to 1995, Mark's involvement in heavy metal's Vicious Rumors was integral in forging the template that is now known as the bands signature sound. As lead guitarist, songwriter, harmony vocalist, and co-producer, Mark's contributions remain unparalleled. Featured on the albums "Digital Dictator" (1988), "Vicious Rumors" (1990), "Welcome to the Ball" (1991) which was nominated for a Bay Area Music Award in the Outstanding metal album category and "Word of Mouth" (1994), his creative vision and essence are the irreplaceable spark which remains absent to this day. This celebrated era of the band is the reason VR is hailed as a leading innovator of the power metal genre. Many known artists have now cited the band as a pivotal influence. Their albums together including the 2 live releases, "Plug In And Hang On (Live in Tokyo)" and "European Bootleg (A Tribute to Carl Albert)" are cherished and held in high regard by faithful fans worldwide!

To hire Mark for lessons, sessions or production services send mail to info@markmcgee.com.

Mark and Luvplanet have websites:

http://www.markmcgee.com/
http://www.luvplanet.net/

And facebook pages:

Mark McGee
LUVPLANET

Album Credits

Mark McGee
Portals (2024)

Luvplanet
Live Waves (2023)
Something Good (2020)
The Day They Closed The World (2020)
Rivertown (2016 - NIMA Records)
Gem (2016)
Luvolution (2010 - NIMA Records)
Lucky One (2008 - NIMA Records)
State of Mind (2005 - NIMA Records)
Luvplanet (2003 - SSM Records)

Vicious Rumors
Electric Punishment (2013 - SPV / Steamhammer)
Razorback Killers (2011 - Steamhammer)
Vicious Rumors - The First Ten Years/Video Complitation (1996)
Crushing the World (2005) DVD
Sadistic Symphony (2001 - Massacre Records)
Tribute to Carl Albert (1996 - GTM Records)
The Voice (1994 - Headless Butcher)
Word of Mouth (1994 - Rising Sun Records)
Plug In & Hang On - Live In Tokyo (1992 - Atlantic Records Japan)
Welcome To The Ball (1991 - Atlantic Records)
Vicious Rumors (1990 - Atlantic Records)
Digital Dictator (1988 - Shrapnel Records)

Mickey Thomas
Marauder (2011 - Gigatone)

Eternal Flight
D.R.E.A.M.S. (2011 - Yesterrock)

Stuart Hamm
Outbound (2000 - Favored Nations Records)
Just Outside of Normal (2010 - CD Baby)

Eda Maxym & the Imagination Club
Circle of Sparks (2011 - CD Baby)

Starcastle
Song of Times (2007 - Prog Rock)

various
Guitar Farm (2005)
Sky High Original Soundtrack (2005 - Hollywood Records)

Gary Moore Tribute
Give Us Moore (2004 - Lion Music)

Gregg Allman
No Stranger to the Dark: The Best of Gregg Allman (2002 - Sony)
Searching For Simplicity (1997 - Sony)

Brad Gillis
Alligator (2001 - Pony Canyon Records)

Morris Thomas
Wishes (2001 - Stork)

Adolfo Luis Lazo
El Callejon: The Alley (1999)

Propeller
Propeller (1996 - West Oakland)