Mark Robertson (bassist) explained

Mark Robertson
Background:non_vocal_instrumentalist
Alias:The Duke
Occupation:Musician, record producer
Instrument:Upright bass, bass guitar, guitar

Mark Robertson is an American musician and record producer. Robertson is most well known for being a member of Rich Mullins' backing band, A Raggamuffin Band,[1] the frontman of This Train,[2] [3] and bass player and producer of Legendary Shack Shakers.[4] He has also played bass for Brighton, Altar Boys,[5] Flesh Vehicle (founded by Tom Pappas of Superdrag), JD Wilkes & The Dirt Daubers, The Dixiecrats (alongside Shack Shaker J.D. Wilkes and members of Los Straitjackets), The Eskimo Brothers, Derek Hoke, and his newest band Prayer Flags, in which he is the frontman.[6] [7] His primary instrument is upright and electric bass,[8] though he has performed lead and backing vocals for notable projects, including Rich Mullins' final album The Jesus Record and This Train.[9] He co-produced Rich Mullins' Canticle of the Plains album,[10] Mitch McVicker's first solo recording, Without Looking Down,[11] as well as albums by This Train and The Legendary Shack Shakers.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Thompson, John Joseph. Raised by Wolves: The Story of Christian Rock & Roll. 2000. ECW Press. 9781550224214.
  2. Web site: This Train: The hillbilly punks behind "The Missing Link" - This Train. www.crossrhythms.co.uk. January 22, 2018.
  3. Web site: This Train Biography & History AllMusic. AllMusic. January 22, 2018.
  4. News: Hillbilly punks The Legendary Shack Shakers bid farewell — for now — with a special benefit show. Nashville Scene. January 22, 2018.
  5. Web site: Mark Robertson (6). Discogs. January 22, 2018.
  6. Web site: Mark Robertson Starts New Band 'Prayer Flags' – Down The Line Magazine. downthelinezine.com. January 10, 2014. January 22, 2018.
  7. Web site: BONUS: Mark Robertson of Prayer Flags and The Ragamuffin Band. www.betweenthesongspodcast.com. January 22, 2018.
  8. Web site: Interview: Mark Robertson – Bass Frontiers Magazine. www.bassfrontiersmag.com. October 20, 2011. January 22, 2018.
  9. Web site: This Train Lyrics. lyrics.christiansunite.com. January 22, 2018.
  10. Web site: Various - Canticle Of The Plains. Discogs. December 7, 1997 . January 22, 2018.
  11. Web site: Mitch McVicker - Without Looking Down. Discogs. January 22, 2018.
  12. News: Hillbilly punks The Legendary Shack Shakers bid farewell — for now — with a special benefit show. Nashville Scene. January 22, 2018.

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