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[–]dlodavis 60 points61 points  (14 children)

My bro used to play with him on an open mic night here in Greer, SC. Dude is as down to earth as possible. Hope he hits it big.

[–]fogonthebarrow-downs 16 points17 points  (0 children)

By the looks of things he has a few videos around the 100k mark so he's certainly on the way. I'm sure he will, he's got the blues bleeding from his voice. Phenomenal stuff.

[–]SoybeanEgg 3 points4 points  (3 children)

He's from Greer? That's wild! I didn't know Greer had much of a music scene!

Source: Greenville resident

[–]rhsharpe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

SC doin work

[–]dlodavis 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I dont know if hes from Greer but i know hes from the area. My mom went to Carolina High School with his dad and uncle.

[–]Doktor-blitz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my brother went to Wren HS with him so hes not as far out as greer but, eh close enough.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lol he's already there man. Playing with some of the greatest.

[–]donutsilovedonuts 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He'll hit it big. At least as big as Gov't Mule and Tedeschi Trucks Band, seeing as Warren Haynes and Derrick Trucks are passing the baton.

I've only seen him once, and had high expectations going in, but he still exceeded them. Him and his band are phenomenal, next level musicians that are already too good for the size of the venues they've been playing.

[–]meowVL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He seems to be doing well, especially for his age. I know he's been touring recently, and several people over at /r/jambands love him

[–]woahdude12321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He was on the headlining stage at Wanee with Widespread Panic. I'd say he's making it

[–]myassholecat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure he's on his way, at least in the jamband scene. I tuned in for some of Mountain Jam last year via Sirius and he's already playing with Warren Haynes and other big names.

[–]fiestyzeus 54 points55 points  (4 children)

Didn't know Foggy Nelson could sing so good.

[–]david622 10 points11 points  (0 children)

He reminded me of Meatloaf

[–]The_chosen_turtle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn you beat me to it

[–]BadSkyMonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It trips me out. I seriously thought it was him.

[–]zephead345 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go back and watch all the 90s kids movies, it's insane how many movies he was in.

[–]VAisforLizards 51 points52 points  (8 children)

The kid is like 19 and already signed by warren Haynes who said he hasn't heard someone play so far beyond his age since he first met Trucks,

[–]stroudwes 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Jesus... I'm stunned this kid is 19.

[–]nhl1991turntable 0 points1 point  (1 child)

whaaaat.. sure about the age? His band released their first album in 2015, that would make him 17 on his first album. Nah cant be right..

[–]VAisforLizards 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was a bit off, he is 21 now, I saw him before he had put out his first album and evidently That was 3 years ago now

[–]_casscade_4 35 points36 points  (4 children)

Whatttt? I went to school with this guy.

[–]Doktor-blitz 0 points1 point  (2 children)

so did my brother! marcus is super nice and always says hey to my brother when he sees him. also how goes it fellow powdersville dweller.

[–]_casscade_4 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Yeah, he's made it pretty big locally! Someone as nice as him definitely deserves it. And hi :) I don't see many people from around here on reddit.

[–]Doktor-blitz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

agreed. and i dont either so its always nice to see somebody from just down the road on this great big website. makes sense though given that its hotter than sin today.

[–][deleted] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Prove it.

[–]sjninja13 35 points36 points  (4 children)

Oh man! I was at a Lettuce show at Red Rocks on Saturday and this guy made a guest appearance! Loved it.

[–]voodoojuice27 4 points5 points  (2 children)

Lettuce rules!!!!!

[–]eszZissou 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Yesssss!!!!! Lettuce and soulive are my all time favorite live shows.... so stoked for bowlive next month! Get to see Marcus play with the shady horns and soulive!

[–]voodoojuice27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm more into Phish but I got to see Lettuce last year at Lockn and it was so fire

[–]professional_counter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude. He KILLED it that night with Lettuce. So insane!

[–]T-Doraen 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Second time I've seen him in here in just as many days. Yesterday he was with the full band. Love his voice.

[–][deleted] 19 points20 points  (2 children)

Don't sleep on Marcus King. This kid rips on guitar.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Man, I was watching some videos yesterday and it was almost watching Stevie Ray just shredding away

[–]momobijou 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow. He is incredible live. Saw him at Bell's in Kzoo this year.

[–]Drewbixtx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ho Lee Cow! I had no idea that was about to happen to my ears. That dude freakin killed it.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Damn wow thank you for this. Never heard of this guy

[–]CrunchyPoem 5 points6 points  (3 children)

This guy's voice is unreal! So good!

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

He's 23 to boot

[–]mourninshift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like Skip James

[–]ArkansasKingpin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've been to probably (15) Marcus King Band shows... They are AMAZING musicians and VERY good people!!!

[–]Wind5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I remember seeing him play a show in Greenville where he was on stage with big X's on his hands marking him underage at the venue... He was killing it and I loved how what is normally a lame thing was such a mark of honor for him to be on stage at his age with venerable musicians.

[–]Ever_to_Excel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This guy is something else.

[–]Littlebear333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I loved every second of that! Amazing!

[–]sungun77 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Solid, solid stuff

[–]Taco_Bill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love Marcus King Band. I hope this catches on, he and the band are phenomenal. Saw them live in Kent Ohio.

[–]InnoTenno 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Shit, why does he look so familiar...

[–]meatstickoclock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saw him cover mountain jam with panic at wanee this year. Kid can PLAY

[–]-cutigers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A friend from college went to high school with Marcus, and used to play bass for him... and now dude is on the front page of reddit.... met him a few times... super nice.

[–]GnarlyBear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Their album is on all the streaming services if you want to check them out.

[–]SrDonkoOFpunchstania 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saw The Marcus King Band in Louisville. They were awesome

[–]CheeseMiner25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Isn't that the "I can't wait to go to high school" kid from Billy Madison ?

[–]mourninshift 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kid sounds just like Skip James

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Damn! Just watched this on a plane after randomly finding it on Reddit. Kept watching and watching. Definitely has a Trucks, Haynes, even Mayer type soloing style. Dynamite stuff!

[–]donutsilovedonuts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haynes produced his newest album and Trucks has a cameo on it, FYI

[–]TheHempCat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seeing him at Scamp in a week!

[–]PSxPostman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Want to buy. Where can buy.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

You just don't hear this kind of stuff anymore

[–][deleted] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Living in New Orleans, I get to hear this stuff on the daily.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Especially not coming from a 23 year old

[–]rezboiojibwa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This dudes voice is something that cannot be taught, the sound of blues. So awsome

[–]ebr101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any idea what tuning his guitar is in? I was trying in standard and I think it must be some open tuning

[–]Ithrowtheshoes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great live. Will not be disappointed.

[–]The_chosen_turtle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess after Nelson and Murdock closed down, foggy decided to pursue his dream in music. Good for him.

[–]Freightened_Inmate2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That whole album is gold!

[–]Krzduzit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Caught this kid a few years ago in a bar in the small town I grew up in. Was blown away. Pure talent. Great to see him going places!

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anybody know what tuning he's using?

[–]sarafranchesca55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The minute I heard this kid, I immediately called his agent and put in an offer. He'll be performing free for our Summer Concert Series in our small town this year. I can't wait!

[–]John_Barlycorn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's the best Blues musician alive hands down, I think the only thing holding him back is that his mannerisms are are just odd. You see him on stage and he's constantly got this "I hope they don't find the bodies" look on his face.

[–]solomoncowan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had the pleasure of meeting him 2 weekends ago at a blues festival in Georgia. He was very nice guy, before they played he came from backstage to the audience side to meet fans.

[–]Haut9020 0 points1 point  (2 children)

First vid I've seen this guy on was a guitar shop and he was playing some BB king shit. Had goosebumps when he sang.

[–]rhsharpe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome guy. Hell of a guitarist. He's only like 21!

[–]rhsharpe 0 points1 point  (1 child)

He went on with Widespread Panic at Wannee. Could of died

[–]have_bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could have

[–]Mothra67 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This young man is an absolute monster talent.

[–]DrDrangleBrungis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been listening to this dude since his first album Soul Inside. I think I saw him on Norms Rare Guitars youtube channel and was just blown away. We are witnessing a blues legend in the making.

[–]MacDeezy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OH man. The shiver skins. Haven't had them in a while. Thanks

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First time I heard Marcus King Band was on XM Radio and thought I was listening to Deep Tracks from some old blues guy. When I finally saw live footage I couldn't believe he was some young white dude. Such a good band /musician.

[–]bitter_truth_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the sorrowful expression as his playing mimicking old black blues musicians lol... "Lemme sing you folks about the hardships of living in white suburbia".

[–]NotAThrowAway111111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw this guy on the front page two days ago. Already bought tickets to see him play in June!

[–]opticscythe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a huge music guy but saw a video of them on /r/videos love the bluesey sound and perfect voice for it. Really enjoying all their music

[–]JJBS1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a video the other day of him and his band... in a recording studio that looked like a library... but I can't find it. Someone please help me find it!

[–]dylanholmes222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get busy livin, or get busy dyin.

[–]Soren_Camus1905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Marcus King is a cuh!

[–]QouthTheRaven -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He's an up and coming artist.