Mark Burness

Bio:

I've had a strong interest in blues & soul music going back as far as I can remember. When I got a harmonica as a present in my late 20's & a work colleague suggested I go and see his frend Pete who worked in the local music shop. "Pete" turned out to be none other than Pete G Welland (frontman of the Magnitones) & ...WALLOP!!! I was well & truly hooked...

Member Since:

November 24, 2007

Members:

Mark Burness harp & vocals, no regular road band at present. These studio tracks feature Mark "Pork Chop" Nolan, (Chicago 9 Blues Band) on lead guitar, Steve Moore 2nd guitar, Jeff Shaw/Simon Reid bass, Mike Thorn/Dave Sims drums - Except "Night in with Tascam 424" features Bill Crittenden on guitar & brushes. "Pink Champagne" - live - features Pete G's Magnitones: Geoff Peel, Paul Cuff, & Dave Sims. "Jealous Fella" features Bill Crittenden (gtr), Paul Cuff (bass), & Dave Sims (dms), engineered by Pete G.

Influences:

In no particular order: Muddy Waters, Jimmy Rogers (James A Lane), Little Walter Jacobs, The Aces, Johnny Young, Otis Spann, Big Walter Horton, Otis Rush, Robert Nighthawk, J B Lenoir, Jr Wells, Homesick James, Lightnin' Hopkins, James Cotton, Paul Butterfield, Paul Oscher, Steve Guyger, RJ Mischo, Gary Smith, Rod Piazza, Jerry Portnoy...plus, of course the great players & bands I see around the UK, whose influence is immeasurable, such as Big Joe Louis & the Blues Kings, Jerimiah Marques & the Blue Aces, Pete G & the Magnitones, West Weston's Bluesonics, Paul Lamb & the Kingsnakes, Gentleman Tim & the Contenders, King David's Trio Royale..

Record Label:

Unsigned