Marc Stewart Danzeisen (born in Riverside, CA, January 17, 1961) is an American drummer and musician. He is best known for his work with

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, Little Caesar, his contributions to

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, and his appearance in the 1995 film, ''

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''.

Biography

In 1990, Danzeisen joined the Epic-associated band

. The band featured guitarist

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of Dio and

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fame. While the album did receive critical acclaim, the band never got the push due to internal issues and 'restructuring' at the label.

left the band to join

. Danzeisen left the band to fill in on drums for

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act, local blues-rock band Little Caesar. The band toured for three weeks in Europe; upon their return to the US, they disbanded. With session work, Danzeisen stayed busy until 1993. Then his friend of twenty years,

(Candy, Kills For Thrills,

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), asked him to join his solo project. After recording months of demos and playing shows in L.A., Gilby landed a solo deal with

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. In 1994, Danzeisen (drums, backing vocals, harmony vocal and percussion), Gilby (guitar, lead vocals), Will Effertz (bass, backing vocal), Joe 'Dog' Almeida (guitar, slide guitar), and several guest artists went into A&M recording studio A, with producer

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(guitarist for

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, and producer for The Church). The result was ''

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'', Gilby's first solo album. After the release, Gilby and band, now featuring guitarist

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(

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) in place of Joe 'Dog' Almeida, went on tour for a year, as headliners in the US and opening for

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. His personal and professional partnership with

(

) has been productive as well. Vivian had Danzeisen play drums and sing harmony/backing vocals on the

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song "

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" from the

cover songs CD " Yeah" released through the

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chain from 2006. Danzeisen also sang backgrounds on the

album ''

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'' in 2008. Marc Danzeisen with guitar

Film and television work

In 1995, writer, producer, and guitarist

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(producer of

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, mixer of

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's ''Rough & Tumble'' album and many other artists) asked Danzeisen to sing backgrounds, and later to assemble a band for ''

'' soundtrack. Danzeisen was the drummer,

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(

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) played keyboards, Sheldon Strickland bass,

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(Jellyfish) guitar, and

was vocalist. "Mud Pagoda" was the fictitious band's name on the soundtrack album. The band appeared in the film, as the backing band for Davy Jones, who performed an updated version of his hit, "

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". In 2000, Danzeisen was asked to join the studio band for the short-lived

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game show ''

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''. The host was comedian Mark Curry. The band consisted of two horn players, a percussionist, bassist, guitarist, keyboardist, and Danzeisen on drums. The band was well-rounded in every genre of music. The show lasted 23 episodes before being cancelled. Danzeisen has also composed for films, including the title track for the indie film ''Letter From Home'' (2000), and the song "See Yourself" for ''He's Such a Girl'' (2009).

Discography and credits

Major label releases

*1985 Francis X and the Bushmen, ''Soul Incest'' - drums *1985 Touch, ''Rocky IV soundtrack'', MGM/Scotty Brothers Records - drums *1994

, ''

'',

- drums, backing vocals, percussion *1994

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, ''It's About Time'', Graceland Records - percussion, backing vocals *1995

, ''Blooze'' EP, Virgin Japan - drums, backing vocals *1997 ''Die Happy'',

Frontline Records Frontline Records was a Christian rock record label, founded in 1986 by James Kempner in Santa Ana, California. The label focused primarily on modern rock, rap, dance-pop and hip-hop. The label closed in the early 1990s, and then resurfaced in ...

- percussion *2001 Michelle Bradford Jones Warner Brothers Australia - drums *2006

, '' Yeah'' bonus CD, Island /

Universal Music Group Universal Music Group N.V. (often abbreviated as UMG and referred to as Universal Music Group or Universal Music) is a Netherlands, Dutch–United States, American multinational Music industry, music corporation under Law of the Netherlands, ...

- drums, harmony vocals *2007

Suzie McNeil Susan Jane "Suzie" McNeil is a Canadian pop rock singer and songwriter. After garnering attention as a contestant on Rock Star: INXS in 2005, McNeil began pursuing a musical career and released her debut album, '' Broken & Beautiful'', on Apri ...

, ''Broken and Beautiful'', Universal Canada - drums *2011

, ''World Gone Mad'', Melodic Rock Records - drums, backing vocals

Independent/iTunes releases

*1996 Powerslide, ''Peel'', PSM Records - drums, vocals, guitars, bass *1999

Bijou Phillips Bijou Mary Phillips Masterson (born April 1, 1980) is an American model, socialite, former actress and singer. The daughter of musicians John Phillips and Geneviève Waïte, she began her career as a model. Phillips made her singing debut wit ...

, Almo Music - drums, drum loops *2000 Derek Spent, ''Walking Dichotomy'' - drums *2001 Little Friend, Living Room Records - drums, guitar, bass *2006 Brewer & Chase - drums, bass, electric guitar *2006 Kellie Rucker, ''Ain't Hit Bottom''- drums *2006

Four Star Mary Four Star Mary is an alternative rock group formed in California in 1997. The band named themselves after the ''Four Star vs. Mary'' legal case, in which Mary attempted to sue US oil company ExxonMobil. Appearance in ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer' ...

, ''Hello It's Me'', MSG Records - drums *2006 Roxie77, ''peace, love, and Armageddon'' - harmony, backing vocals *2012 Big Mick and the Curl, ''Not Of This Surf'' - drums

Solo/independent albums

*1996 Powerslide, ''Peel'', PSM Records - guitar, bass, drums, vocals, production *2008 Marc Danzeisen ''Absorbent'', PSM Records - all instruments, production *2010 Marc Danzeisen ''Released'', PSM Records - all instruments, production Marc Danzeisen 3

Production/mixing

*1996 Powerslide, ''Peel'', PSM Records *1997 Revolux *1999 My Sister Amazing *2000 Moaning Lisa, ''Wonderful'', Veronica Records *2000 Mass Confusion *2003 Appleseed, ''Forever And A Day'' *2006 Brewer & Chase *2008 Desecrate *2011

, ''World Gone Mad'' (one of four producers)

TV/film/commercials

*1994 ''

'',

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- drums in Davy Jones' band *1994-96 ''

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'',

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- drums on soundtrack *1994 Towner Mini Vans Korean commercial - composer/producer *1995 ''

Clueless ''Clueless'' is a 1995 American coming-of-age teen comedy film written and directed by Amy Heckerling. It stars Alicia Silverstone, and was produced by Scott Rudin and Robert Lawrence. The film is a loose adaptation of Jane Austen's 1815 no ...

'',

- drums on soundtrack *1995 Countdown Clothing Korean commercial - composer/producer *1999 CBS Television Los Angeles - movie of the week composer *2000 ''

'',

/ Buena Vista 23 episodes - drums in show band *2005-06 ADS Post Los Angeles - movie trailer composer *2007 Elektrofilms Post Burbank - movie trailer composer

Music videos

, "Toy Soldier" - Epic Associated -

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* Little Caesar, "Stand Up" -

, "Cure Me or Kill Me", "Tijuana Jail", "Johanna's Chopper" -

Tours/appearances

*1982 The Flames, Southern California – several shows *1983-84 Ashes, Southern California – one year *1985 Francis X and the Bushmen, EMI/FM Revolver Records Tour – one year *1987

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, Southern California shows – six months *1990

, Epic Associated/Sony Records Tour – eight months *1992 Little Caesar, Geffen Records "Influence" tour – six months *1995

, ''Pawnshop Guitars'', Virgin Records world tour – one year *1996-96

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Band Foundation's band for education of the blues *1998-2001 Rondor Music Publishing House, drummer for artist sessions *2000

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, Southern California – several shows *2004

, Southern California - four reunion shows Marc Danzeisen closeup at drum kit

Drums/endorsements

Several drum sets and snare drums from 1940s

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"Radio Kings." One is a 1938 Ludwig & Ludwig snare drum that belonged to drumming legend

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. He also owns

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, Ludwig & Ludwig, Leedy,

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, Fibes, Corder, Darwin, and DDC (Danzeisen Drum Co) of various years. *1987 – present, endorsed by

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cymbals and drumsticks

Live drum set

Danzeisen Drum Company *14x26 bass *8x12 Rack Tom or 9x13 *15x16 Floor Tom *16x18 Floor Tom (when needed) *5x14 Snare or 6x14 Snare *14” A-Custom Hi-Hats *17” A-Custom Fast Crash *18” A-Custom Fast Crash *21” A-Custom Ride or 22” K-Light Ride *8” Avedis Zildjian -Splash

Studio drum sets

Fibes-Corder *16x24 Bass Drum *9x13 Rack Tom *16x16 Floor Tom *5x14 Snare Drum

1995 Orion Series *16x22 Bass Drum *8x10 Rack tom *9x12 Rack Tom *14x16 Floor Tom *16x16 Floor Tom *4-1/2x13 Steel Snare Marc Danzeisen 4

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Danzeisen, Marc 1961 births Living people 20th-century American drummers American male drummers 20th-century American male musicians Riverdogs members