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Landmarq Biography - The Overview SINCE it's formation in London in 1990, where the band is still based, Landmarq have so far released six CD albums, two of which have been recorded live at various concerts in the UK and Europe between 1998 and 1999. Initially signing to a Dutch record company (SI Records) then forming their own label, Synergy Records, the band have firmly established themselves within the world of Progressive-rock, though their appeal extends beyond these boundaries to a more mainstream audience. Whatever 'label' is placed upon the band, Landmarq have certainly endeavoured to remain true to their own philosophy of making 'MORE' music – that is: 'Melodic, Original, Rhythmic, Emotional'. Fronted by the excellent voice of award-winning vocalist, Tracy Hitchings, Landmarq have played concerts in the UK, Holland, Germany, Belgium, France, Italy, the USA and Mexico; both as support and as headliners at various rock festivals. Some of these concerts have included the band working with many well-known artists including Marillion, John Wetton (ex-Asia, Roxy Music, etc.), Steve Hackett (ex-Genesis), Hugh McDowell (ELO), Nik Turner (Hawkwind), IQ, Arena and even Suzi Quatro plus many others. Invitations have also been received for Landmarq to play in Scandinavia and South America. Apart from making strong in-roads into Europe and America, Landmarq have reached further territories worldwide, as far afield as Russia, eastern Europe, the Far East, and Australia through various magazine/webzine articles, interviews, radio air-play and also compilation CDs from various afore-mentioned music magazines (see the Discography and Reviews pages on the bands website for full details). Landmarq are now working on their 5th studio album, their 7th
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BASED in London, England, LANDMARQ
was formed in 1990 out of the ashes of English band Quasar, by
Steve Leigh
(keyboards) and Uwe D’Rose (guitar), after teaming up with ex-Quasar
vocalist Bob Daisley. Steve had previously worked with Tamarisk
and Chemical Alice, taking over in the latter from Mark Kelly
who had left to join Marillion. Uwe had previously worked with
numerous heavy-rock bands in Berlin and later in London, primarily with
Relay. Next to join was bassist Steve Gee, one time member of 1970's Progressive band Artemis who had supported other such 70's bands including Camel, Capability Brown and Pacific Eardrum. He is a veteran of the  UK
Country music circuit and has also lived in Paris, France, recording
and also working with French-Armenian pop star Danyel Gerard.
Steve Leigh and Uwe had been writing together for some while and thought
it was time to get out and ‘gig’ the material, calling on
another ‘Quasarite’ - drummer Dave Wagstaffe - who was just
off to Europe with the band. On returning, Dave, along with vocalist Tracy Hitchings, decided to call it a day and left Quasar, Dave being just in time to play some initial low-key gigs with Landmarq (as Steve Gee had christened the band). Prior to Quasar, Dave had worked with many bands since the ‘70's, amongst them Argus, who toured with Thin Lizzie, Pink Fairies, Lindisfarne and many others; he also played with jazz-rock band Anaconda and early ‘80s Heavy-Metal band Gaskin.
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