'THE LOST BEACH BOY'
D A V I D
M A R K S
One of the founding
members of
T H E
B E A C H B O Y S
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
on
INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS
with RAY SHASHO
David Lee Marks is best known for his work as a member of The
Beach Boys. Growing up across the street from the Wilson family,
Marks spent his formative years singing and playing with Brian, Dennis, and
Carl Wilson.
Thirteen-year-old Marks officially joined The Beach
Boys in February 1962 and became one of the five signatories on the band’s
recording contract with Capitol Records. He remained a member through October
1963, performing in over 100 concerts across the United States, appearing on
national television, and playing rhythm guitar and singing on the band’s first four
albums, and on hits like “Surfin’ Safari,” “409,” “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” “Shut
Down,” “Surfer Girl,” “In My Room,” and “Be True to Your School.” While David's
time in the band may be considered short, there's no denying the impact of the
early years of the Beach Boys on their enduring and iconic legacy.
In 2007, David co-wrote his autobiography, The Lost
Beach Boy, with Beach Boys historian Jon Stebbins. The book is a frank account
of his career with and without the Beach Boys, his health problems, his musical
development, and his recovery and acceptance within the Beach Boys community.
The Beach Boys celebrated their 50th
Anniversary in 2012 when David Marks joined Brian Wilson, Mike
Love, Al Jardine, and Bruce Johnston on a 73-date World Tour. The highly
anticipated reunion kicked-off at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards where
they performed two classic hits: Surfer Girl (with Foster the
People) and Good Vibrations
(with Maroon 5).
David Marks toured as a part time member of Mike
Love's Beach Boys from 2014 - 2016 and continues to perform with the
Surf City All Stars and Dean Torrence of Jan & Dean. David's
also returned to his roots as a session guitarist, playing on several
albums by artists such as the Smithereens, the Surf City All Stars, Mod
Hippie, Jez Graham, and
Miami Dan.
The Lost
Beach Boy
The true story of Beach Boy David Marks, the previously unknown founding member
available
at
amazon.com
For
more information about David Marks and the Beach Boys
visit … www.davidleemarks.com
With The Beach Boys
Surfin' Safari (1962)
Surfin' U.S.A. (1963)
Surfer Girl (1963)
Little Deuce Coupe (1963)
That's Why God Made the Radio (2012)
Live – The 50th Anniversary Tour (2013)
DAVID MARKS APPEARS
NOVEMBER 12TH 2019
7PM PACIFIC/10PM EASTERN
on INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS
with RAY SHASHO
BBS RADIO 1
www.bbsradio.com
