Description

Influences: Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Beatles , Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones, Shemekia Copeland, Sass Jordan

Genre

Rock

History

Youngstown, Ohio native Gary Markasky is best known from his years spent as lead guitarist with the Cleveland , Ohio band the Michael Stanley Band who became EMI /United Artists Records major hit makers of the 80's . It was Gary Markasky who helped bring to life songs like LOVER & HE CAN'T LOVE YOU with his stage antics & incredible guitar playing. While with MSB the band set several attendance records at Cleveland area venues including a record 20,320 at the Richfield Coliseum on July 20, 1979 and a record 40,529 for two Coliseum concerts on Dec. 31, 1981 & Jan. 1, 1982. The band's greatest achievement was a total attendance of 74,404 during a four-night stand at Blossom Music Center on August 25, 26, 30 & 31, 1982

Another seasoned rocker, bassist Joe Fabian hails from Campbell, Ohio and has performed locally, nationally & internationally with a variety of musical acts since his early teens. As Joe always says, "It all starts on the bottom."

Jeff Berger from Columbiana, Ohio is a self-taught drummer trained in the unique Gary Markasky style and has become the driving force behind THE GARY MARKASKY PROJECT.

Jill Carmichael is the newest member of the GM Project and brings years of experience to the table. Jill has also traveled extensively with different musical acts and is well known for her years with the long time Youngstown favorite "Special Forces" band.

Musicians