Meet Chris DeMarco
Chris DeMarco began his musical career in 1969 with the band North with Denny Carmassi (Montrose and Heart), Jim Alcivar (Montrose) and Michael Wexler. In 1971 Chris joined The Tangerine Zoo in Boston and went on the road for 6 months. Living in Boston when not on the road, he hung with future rock legends, Steve Tyler and Joe Perry (Aerosmith) and was the singer on the first demos recorded by Tom Scholz (Boston). January 1972 found Chris and Roger Prescott (Pop) driving across the country to start a band in Hollywood. Through the 70’s he moved back and forth between Hollywood and New York City playing with a virtual “who’s who” of rock and roll musicians, culminating with the formation of his band Riff Raff and signed with Island Records.
DeMarco has also given his musical influence to documentaries, television and radio commercials as well as two feature film scores. Troma's War released in 1988 by Troma Entertainment featured music composed and produced by DeMarco, including the title track "Alive". Toxic Avenger III - The Last Temptation of Toxie was released in 1989 (also by Troma Entertainment) with music composed and produced by Chris DeMarco based on the music of Antonin Dvorak.
In 1994 Chris and his wife Charlotte left New York and settled in the Atlanta, Georgia area and music took a back seat until 2006 when Chris recorded the album Lost And Found, released early 2007.
DeMarco served his country and was wounded in combat in Vietnam where he was a Recondo LRRP (Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol). Subsequently, his unit became part of the Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment. From his time in the military through his decades long musical career, his commitment to being true to himself and remaining uncompromisingly honest in his music has never wavered. “Waltzing in a World Without Love” from Genetic Marker exemplifies this, a voice speaking out concerning today’s violent world. Each song is personal and reflects Chris’ journey of love, dreams and war. Chris DeMarco’s music and artistry has indeed stood the test of time.