Mahogany Rush
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Mahogany Rush is a Canadian rock band led by guitarist Frank Marino. The band formed in Montreal, Quebec, in 1969. They peaked in popularity in the 1970s, playing large venues such as California Jam II. The band is perhaps best known for Marino's soaring guitar, which is highly reminiscent of Jimi Hendrix. [Constant members of the band have included bassist Paul Harwood and drummer Jimmy Ayoub, as well as Frank's brother Vince on guitar; Frank Marino is the only constant member of the band. Beginning in the late 1970s, the band recorded and toured as Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush. Marino described the band's sound as "The Grateful Dead meets jazz." In an effort to gain press attention, the original record company created a fictitious story that Frank Marino, before forming the band, had spent some time in a mental hospital after taking LSD and having a vision of Jimi Hendrix.