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Tommy Mars (born Thomas Mariano on October 26, 1951) is an American keyboard player known for his work with Frank Zappa.
Mars began piano lessons at age eight, and later his instrument range expanded to various keyboards and synthesizers. Mars graduated in 1972 from the Hartt College of Music in West Hartford, Connecticut. From there he struggled to hold a variety of musical jobs including choirmaster, church organist, movie accompanist and more. In a 1980 interview in Keyboard Magazine, Mars described one of the more unusual jobs he had as follows - "I was working in this revolving organ bar in Kodiak, Alaska, with Japanese and Russian fishermen kicking me in the back if I couldn't play an ethnic folk song to their drunken satisfaction".
Knowing nothing about Zappa except for the songs "King Kong" and "Peaches en Regalia", Mars was asked to audition for Zappa's band with the help of percussionist Ed Mann, also a member of Zappa's group. From 1977 to 1982 he was part of Zappa's touring band, appeared in the movie Baby Snakes, and recorded a number of Zappa albums.
**RE-UPLOAD!!** I'm re-uploading the interview with a new picture, on request by Tommy Mars himself! Interview with Tommy Mars by Juha Rompannen, recorded 1996-04-20 in Los Angeles. Tommy Mars is a keyboard player who played piano, organ and synthesizers in Frank Zappa's touring- and recordingband between 1977 and 1982. Tommy talks about his musical schooling, his time with Frank, synth- and keyboard technology and current projects.
**RE-UPLOAD!!** I'm re-uploading the interview with a new picture, on request by Tommy Mars himself! Interview with Tommy Mars by Juha Rompannen, recorded 1996-04-20 in Los Angeles. Tommy Mars is a keyboard player who played piano, organ and synthesizers in Frank Zappa's touring- and recordingband between 1977 and 1982. Tommy talks about his musical schooling, his time with Frank, synth- and keyboard technology and current projects.
**RE-UPLOAD!!** I'm re-uploading the interview with a new picture, on request by Tommy Mars himself! Interview with Tommy Mars by Juha Rompannen, recorded 1996-04-20 in Los Angeles. Tommy Mars is a keyboard player who played piano, organ and synthesizers in Frank Zappa's touring- and recordingband between 1977 and 1982. Tommy talks about his musical schooling, his time with Frank, synth- and keyboard technology and current projects.
**RE-UPLOAD!!** I'm re-uploading the interview with a new picture, on request by Tommy Mars himself! Interview with Tommy Mars by Juha Rompannen, recorded 1996-04-20 in Los Angeles. Tommy Mars is a keyboard player who played piano, organ and synthesizers in Frank Zappa's touring- and recordingband between 1977 and 1982. Tommy talks about his musical schooling, his time with Frank, synth- and keyboard technology and current projects.
**RE-UPLOAD!!** I'm re-uploading the interview with a new picture, on request by Tommy Mars himself! Interview with Tommy Mars by Juha Rompannen, recorded 1996-04-20 in Los Angeles. Tommy Mars is a keyboard player who played piano, organ and synthesizers in Frank Zappa's touring- and recordingband between 1977 and 1982. Tommy talks about his musical schooling, his time with Frank, synth- and keyboard technology and current projects.
**RE-UPLOAD!!** I'm re-uploading the interview with a new picture, on request by Tommy Mars himself! Interview with Tommy Mars by Juha Rompannen, recorded 1996-04-20 in Los Angeles. Tommy Mars is a keyboard player who played piano, organ and synthesizers in Frank Zappa's touring- and recordingband between 1977 and 1982. Tommy talks about his musical schooling, his time with Frank, synth- and keyboard technology and current projects.
**RE-UPLOAD!!** I'm re-uploading the interview with a new picture, on request by Tommy Mars himself! Interview with Tommy Mars by Juha Rompannen, recorded 1996-04-20 in Los Angeles. Tommy Mars is a keyboard player who played piano, organ and synthesizers in Frank Zappa's touring- and recordingband between 1977 and 1982. Tommy talks about his musical schooling, his time with Frank, synth- and keyboard technology and current projects.
**RE-UPLOAD!!** I'm re-uploading the interview with a new picture, on request by Tommy Mars himself! Interview with Tommy Mars by Juha Rompannen, recorded 1996-04-20 in Los Angeles. Tommy Mars is a keyboard player who played piano, organ and synthesizers in Frank Zappa's touring- and recordingband between 1977 and 1982. Tommy talks about his musical schooling, his time with Frank, synth- and keyboard technology and current projects.
CD was released in July 2014 The album won the 2nd prize of the German Rock and Pop Award 2014 The track "Clinic" won the 1st prize. http://musicfromutopia.com http://shop.burt-the-nerd.com Wolfram Klug travelled from Switzerland to Southern California to record in LA with Ike Willis (vocals and guitar), Arthur Barrow (bass), Tommy Mars (vocals and keyboard) and Ed Mann (percussion and mallets), Michael Barsimanto (drums). All of them are hugely talented musicians who featured heavily on Frank Zappa's greatest albums and live shows. This brand spanking new work is a colourful and creative mix of vocal and instrumental tracks that fuse jazz, groove, funk, electro, spoken word, and solos. In other words, it's packed with fun. Don't look for Gangnam style in the video...well that makes m...
**RE-UPLOAD!!** I'm re-uploading the interview with a new picture, on request by Tommy Mars himself! Interview with Tommy Mars by Juha Rompannen, recorded 1996-04-20 in Los Angeles. Tommy Mars is a keyboard player who played piano, organ and synthesizers in Frank Zappa's touring- and recordingband between 1977 and 1982. Tommy talks about his musical schooling, his time with Frank, synth- and keyboard technology and current projects.
Tommy van den Hurk - Mars of Jupiter (2016) Download de single bij Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/nl/album/mars-of-jupiter/id1106447104?i=1106447354 Download de single bij Zazell: http://zazell.nl/browse_bundle.aspx?bundle_id=1137959 Muziekproductie: Strictly Music, Waalre Videoproductie: Kaska Producties Label: D.E.A. Records Informatie & Boekingen: http://www.deaprodukties.nl Plugging & Promotie: Nel van Olm
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The latest of all Meditation Techniques - just listen to this and you will get rid of all your "bad thoughts". http://burt-the-nerd.com Voices: Guru - Ike Willis Maverick - Tommy Mars Singing - Uta Desch
Hot Club Records proudly presents: WILLY NICKERSON’S EGG By Jon Larsen, read by Tommy Mars. Music composed and performed by Tommy Mars.
Dr. Tommy Steele shares an encouraging message "Its Not Over, Till God Says it's Over" at the Mens Conference at Mars Hill Baptist Church.
the brilliant, funny and sweet Tommy Mars. After being discovered in 1977, it is a proud claim that he was never replaced by an artist as famously changing, perfectionistic and demanding as FZ. His family we great neighbors and friends. Tom played 13th century music for my sisters wedding, was my teacher, and a kind and generous mentor. You couldnt ask to meet a nicer and more talented person. He continues to inspire from his scenic West Coast hometown and his work with Artie Barrow, Lotek, and the equally wonderful Jon Larsen.Thanks TM