(Eddie):Tell Us How You Got The Name "Kat Marco"???

(Kat):I was nick named Kat at birth, short for Kathleen.When I first started doing original music 20 years ago,I called my groups Marcopia. I pulled the Marco out of Marcopia to come up with a stage name that worked for me, Kat Marco. I felt like it was very original, and for many years it was. But then around the end of the 80's early 90's droves of Kat guitar players emerged. all of them spelled with a K. Making a unique name become cliche'. It's not like I can change my name being I have been Kat forever!.

(Eddie):As A Band How Did You All Meet Up????

(Kat):I have used session players since the late 80's. When I first started out I did the band thing but it was tough to keep the focus with band members changing, getting married and having their wives/husbands interfering in band business, and just in general tugging and pulling in many different directions. So I decided to hire players at need, and keep the focus centered. I still always go for a group sound as I feelit is very important to rock music.

(Eddie):Share A Little History About "Kat Marco"????

(Kat):I have been in love with music since I was born in 1957. I always enjoyed guitar music and loved the energy of rock. Growing up as a teenager, I was into Sabbath and Ted Nugent. When Heart and Benatar came out I knew without question that was what I would do! I would rock. I didn't play guitar at first, I sang lead. But the more I got into writing my own material, I discovered I needed an instrument. At first I went for synthesizers, but guitar was what I became obsessed with, so I began practicing 8 to 10 hours a day and turned myself into a lead guitarist/lead vocalist.

(Eddie):Where Can We Get A Copy Of Your Current CD,And Your Previous Releases????

(Kat):Oh! Through my web site!KAT MARCO

(Eddie):What Made You Want To Become A Musician And What Were Your Main Influences????

(Kat):I just always love music so passionately. I can't remember a time before wanting to become a musician. I can remember many influences along the way though. Songs influenced me actually more than other musicians. Songs like Dream On by Aerosmith, Hell is for Children by Benatar, Bringing on the Heartbreak by Leppard, Temples of Syrinx By Rush...Pat Benatar influenced me as a vocalist and I love the neoclassical vocals of the 80's like Jeff Scott Soto from Ynqwie's Rising Force, and Geoff Tate of Queensryche. George Lynch, Tony MacAlpine and of course Yngwie inspired me to play serious guitar. And Savatage!

(Eddie):What Drives "Kat Marco"???

(Kat): I am inspired by purity of heart. I believe beauty comes from a gracious and powerful spirit. When my heart is at it's purest, my music sounds best. I try to gain my inspiration by the breath of life.

(Eddie):What Type Of Sound Would You Classify Kat Marco As???

(Kat):Hard Rock/ Melodic Metal

(Eddie):What Can The Fans Expect To See "LIVE" When Kat Marco Plays???

(Kat):Alot of emotion, passion and dramatic music.

(Eddie):What Was Your Most Memorable Experience Making The CD,Or Playing A Show,Or Both????

(Kat):Making Maiden Voyage has been incredibly memorable. Working at the famous Morrisound with Jim and Tom was awesome. I got the sound I wanted, and was impressed with the galant way of the Morris brothers, as well as the rest of the staff. Steve Wacholz of Savatage co-producing and having the legendary Jeff Berlin perform the bass was amazing! Playing live for the Penthouse Pet of the year birthday at Studio 54 in 1984 is one of my live memories, but I have many. Like one time I played with just my guitar and voice between sets at a show and a man gave me $10,000 because he was so blown away.

(Eddie):Any Current Information Or Tid Bits You Would Like To Add To Inform Your Fans Of???

(Kat):I am doing a new record! I am working hard on recording new songs, and will be touring upon it's completion. I am keeping much of it a secret until time comes closer to release!.

(Eddie):Well Kat This Has Been Truly Informative,And Enjoyable,We Thank You For Taking The Time To Do This,And We Look Forward To Doing This Again In The Near Future!.

(Kat):Eddie I had a blast,and i would love to do this again sometime,And i really enjoyed talking with you too,:).

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Kat Marco Goddess Of Rock

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