Marvin Etzioni
| Marvin Etzioni | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Marvin Elan Etzioni |
| Born | Brooklyn, New York |
| Genres | Rock music, alt-country |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, mandolin, mandocello, guitar, bass, piano, Mellotron, keyboards |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Associated acts | Lone Justice, Sin City All Stars, Thee Holy Brothers |
| Website | www |
Marvin Elan Etzioni is an American singer, mandolinist, bassist, and record producer. Also known as the Mandolin Man, Etzioni is best known as a founder of and bassist for the band Lone Justice. He is a noted record producer and has released three solo albums.
Etzioni grew up in Brooklyn, then moved to Los Angeles. His grandfather sparked an early interest in country music by compiling mix tapes, and gifting Etzioni a mandolin at age eight. In high school, Etzioni sang and played drums in the band Prudence Goodbody.
In 1976, Etzioni led the band Model, who shared stages with the Plimsouls and the Motels. Model recorded with producers Chuck Plotkin and Richard Baskin, but nothing was officially released. Then in 1980 Etzioni began performed solo acoustic gigs in Los Angeles.
In 1982, Etzioni met Ryan Hedgecock, who shared his love for country and roots music. Hedgecock was already performing with Maria McKee. Hedgecock and McKee asked Etzioni to back them on bass duties, along with drummer Don Heffington and the band Lone Justice was launched.
Etzioni was a member of Lone Justice from 1983 to 1986, during which he encouraged them to write original material, and contributed the songs "You Are the Light," "East of Eden," and "Soap, Soup and Salvation" (written with McKee).
In 1993, Etzioni and Heffington backed McKee on her solo album You Gotta Sin to Get Saved, and were part of her band in the subsequent tour.
Etzioni has produced numerous artists, including Peter Case, Counting Crows, and Toad The Wet Sprocket. Etzioni's compositions have been covered by Cheap Trick, Victoria Williams, Julie Miller, and Judy Collins. Etzioni produced and wrote songs with the Williams Brothers, (Andy Williams’ nephews Andrew and David). Etzioni and David Williams co-wrote his most successful song "Can't Cry Hard Enough." which became his most successful song.
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