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'''Gerry Markman''', is a noted Canadian [[guitar]]ist and a manager of Steve's Music Store, [[Toronto]]. His particularly notable musical associations have been with The [[Cameo Blues Band]], [[The Lincolns]], [[Richard "Hock" Walsh]] and [[Alannah Myles]].
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'''Gerry Markman''' (born 16 August 1950) is a Canadian [[guitar]]ist. His particularly notable musical associations have been with the [[Cameo Blues Band]], [[the Lincolns]], [[Richard "Hock" Walsh]] and [[Alannah Myles]].

==Biography==
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Markman began playing guitar at age 12, learning from his sister, Mirel. He remembers the folky influence she had on him and to this day is jokingly quoted as saying: "D, A7 and G, the only chords you'll ever need."{{cite quote|date=July 2024}}


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Over the next 15 years, Markman toured and recorded with the Max Band and Dandy Batt.{{cn|date=July 2024}} His single, "The Flying Dutchman", became a cult favourite.{{cn|date=July 2024}}
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Gerry Markman was born [[August 16]], [[1950]] in [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]], Canada. He began playing guitar at age 12, learning from his sister, Mirel. He remembers the folky influence she had on him and to this day is jokingly quoted as saying: "D, A7 and G, the only chords you'll ever need."


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In 1977 he moved to [[Toronto]] to work at the second location of Steve's Music Store and left performing for a while.<ref name="globeandmail.com"/> He was coaxed out of 'retirement' by [[Bob Segarini]] and left Steve's Music in 1981 to devote himself entirely to music, playing guitar for Marghie Evans and Pamela Cannon, and numerous jobbing gigs, TV shows and sessions. Markman joined the [[Cameo Blues Band]] with [[Malcolm Tomlinson]] in 1982 and later toured with [[the Lincolns]], opening for [[Robert Palmer]]. Markman returned to Toronto and played with the [[Alannah Myles]] Band, Tom Barlow and the late [[Richard "Hock" Walsh]]. On special occasions, Markman has also performed with [[Dan Aykroyd]] and [[Jeff Healey]]. His recording credits include [[Rosenshontz]] (''It's the Truth''), Michael Vincent (''Home in the Forest''), Tapestry (''I Need Your Lovin''') and Ron Wiseman (''Mystical Mood'').
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Over the next 15 years, Markman toured and recorded with the Max Band and Dandy Batt. His single, "The Flying Dutchman", became a cult favourite.


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In 1991, Markman returned to Steve's Music<ref name="spec.com"/> and continued playing with the Gerry Markman Band, the French Connection and [[Curley Bridges]]. He led the Ruanne's House Band in Barrie, hosting dozens of Ontario's finest musicians as guests and twice was musical director for the Barrie Music Awards. He became the driving force of the rockin' blues band the Sensations, based out of [[Orillia]], [[Ontario]].
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In 1977 he moved to [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]] to open the second location of Steve's Music Store and left performing for a while. He was coaxed out of 'retirement' by [[Bob Segarini]] and left Steve's Music in 1981 to devote himself entirely to music, playing guitar for Marghie Evans, Pamela Cannon and numerous jobbing gigs, TV shows and sessions. Gerry joined the [[Cameo Blues Band]] with [[Malcolm Tomlinson]] in 1982 and later toured with [[The Lincolns]], opening for the late [[Robert Palmer]]. Gerry returned to Toronto and played with The [[Alannah Myles]] Band, Tom Barlow and the late [[Richard "Hock" Walsh]]. On special occasions, Markman has also performed with legends [[Dan Aykroyd]] and the late [[Jeff Healey]]. His recording credits include [[Rosenshontz]] (''Its The Truth''), Michael Vincent (''Home In The Forest''), Tapestry (''I Need Your Lovin''') and Ron Wiseman (''Mystical Mood'').


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Markman still plays with the Sensations, Malcolm Tomlinson and occasionally [[the Partland Brothers]]. He still does sessions and also performs as a solo acoustic artist.{{cn|date=July 2024}} Markman recently{{when|date=July 2024}} played with [[Jimmy Hall]], former lead singer of [[Wet Willie]].
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In 1991 Markman returned to Steve's Music and continued playing with The Gerry Markman Band, The French Connection and Curley Bridges. He led The Ruanne's House Band in Barrie, hosting dozens of Ontario's finest musicians as guests and twice was musical director for the Barrie Music Awards. He became the driving force of the rockin' blues band The Sensations, based out of [[Orillia]], [[Ontario]].


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Markman was profiled in the January 2008 issue of ''CMT'' (''Canada Music Trades'') magazine.{{cn|date=July 2024}}<!-- Behind paywall -->
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Gerry still plays with The Sensations, Malcolm Tomlinson and occasionally the [[Partland Brothers]]. He still does sessions and also performs as a solo acoustic artist. Gerry recently played with [[Jimmy Hall]], former lead singer of [[Wet Willie]].


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Markman is the uncle of the [[hurdy-gurdy]] artist [[Ben Grossman]].{{cn|date=July 2024}}
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Gerry was profiled in the January, 2008 issue of CMT (Canada Music Trades) magazine.


==See also==
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Gerry is the uncle of acclaimed [[hurdy-gurdy]] artist, [[Ben Grossman]].<ref>See [[Recordings featuring the hurdy gurdy]].</ref>
*[[Recordings featuring the hurdy-gurdy]]


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== References ==


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==References==
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<ref name="globeandmail.com">
{{cite news
| title = Employee relations at Steve's Music hit a sour note
| first = Paul
| last = Waldie
| url = http://m.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/toronto/globe-to/employee-relations-at-steves-music-hit-a-sour-note/article1995847/%3Fservice%3Dmobile
| newspaper = [[The Globe and Mail]]
| issn = 0319-0714
| date = 22 April 2011
| accessdate = 2 May 2011
}}
</ref>

<ref name="spec.com">
{{cite news
|title=Compensating summit victims
|url=http://thespec.typepad.com/specthread/2010/06/compensating-summit-victims.html
|newspaper=[[The Hamilton Spectator]]
|oclc=60628145
|issn=0839-0185
|date=29 June 2010
|accessdate=2 May 2011
|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721203021/http://thespec.typepad.com/specthread/2010/06/compensating-summit-victims.html
|archivedate=21 July 2011
}}
</ref>}}

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Latest revision as of 00:47, 27 July 2024

Gerry Markman
Born1950 (age 73–74)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
OccupationGuitarist

Gerry Markman (born 16 August 1950) is a Canadian guitarist. His particularly notable musical associations have been with the Cameo Blues Band, the Lincolns, Richard "Hock" Walsh and Alannah Myles.

Biography

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Markman began playing guitar at age 12, learning from his sister, Mirel. He remembers the folky influence she had on him and to this day is jokingly quoted as saying: "D, A7 and G, the only chords you'll ever need."[This quote needs a citation]

Over the next 15 years, Markman toured and recorded with the Max Band and Dandy Batt.[citation needed] His single, "The Flying Dutchman", became a cult favourite.[citation needed]

In 1977 he moved to Toronto to work at the second location of Steve's Music Store and left performing for a while.[1] He was coaxed out of 'retirement' by Bob Segarini and left Steve's Music in 1981 to devote himself entirely to music, playing guitar for Marghie Evans and Pamela Cannon, and numerous jobbing gigs, TV shows and sessions. Markman joined the Cameo Blues Band with Malcolm Tomlinson in 1982 and later toured with the Lincolns, opening for Robert Palmer. Markman returned to Toronto and played with the Alannah Myles Band, Tom Barlow and the late Richard "Hock" Walsh. On special occasions, Markman has also performed with Dan Aykroyd and Jeff Healey. His recording credits include Rosenshontz (It's the Truth), Michael Vincent (Home in the Forest), Tapestry (I Need Your Lovin') and Ron Wiseman (Mystical Mood).

In 1991, Markman returned to Steve's Music[2] and continued playing with the Gerry Markman Band, the French Connection and Curley Bridges. He led the Ruanne's House Band in Barrie, hosting dozens of Ontario's finest musicians as guests and twice was musical director for the Barrie Music Awards. He became the driving force of the rockin' blues band the Sensations, based out of Orillia, Ontario.

Markman still plays with the Sensations, Malcolm Tomlinson and occasionally the Partland Brothers. He still does sessions and also performs as a solo acoustic artist.[citation needed] Markman recently[when?] played with Jimmy Hall, former lead singer of Wet Willie.

Markman was profiled in the January 2008 issue of CMT (Canada Music Trades) magazine.[citation needed]

Markman is the uncle of the hurdy-gurdy artist Ben Grossman.[citation needed]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Waldie, Paul (22 April 2011). "Employee relations at Steve's Music hit a sour note". The Globe and Mail. ISSN 0319-0714. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Compensating summit victims". The Hamilton Spectator. 29 June 2010. ISSN 0839-0185. OCLC 60628145. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
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