Craig Marsden

Craig Marsden started singing at the early age of 4. By the time he was fifteen he found himself fronting his own rock and roll bands as both lead vocalist and lead guitarist. Shortly before graduating from high school, Craig had already backed up the likes of FREDDY CANNON and MARK FARNER (GRAND FUNK) in his hometown of Flint, Michigan.
In 1970, Craig joined the power rock group, SONNY HUGG, which opened for such headliners as TED NUGENT, ALICE COOPER, and BOB SEGER. In the course of the next four years, Craig played and sang in many diversified situations, both performing and recording.
In 1975, Craig toured with Capitol recording group EDWARD BEAR shortly after their hit single, "LASTSONG", sold a million copies in the States. But by the summer of 1976, Craig had decided to move to Los Angeles in pursuit of a recording career.
Throughout 1977-78, he performed original material with his band at The Troubadour; The Improvisation Club (for the LA. Songwriters' showcase), the L.A. Convention Center; the Jerry Lewis Telethon, and others.
In mid-1979, Craig connected up with Bullets Production Company and recorded the theme song for the internationally syndicated cartoon show, "ANGEL. "
In 1980, Craig was a featured vocalist on two cuts of keyboardist Jakob Magnuson's second album, JACK MAGNET, for Warner Bros. This was a jazz fusion album which also featured the likes of FREDDY HUBBARD, STANLEY CLARKE, and BILL CHAMPLAIN of CHICAGO fame.
In 1982, Craig's talents were exposed at the annual MIDEM Festival in France which earned him a single's deal with a French label. The single, "OTHER GIRLS," was released shortly thereafter and made the charts in both France and Germany.
In 1983, Craig took first place in the Music City Song Festival's Vocal Competition for best R & B performance and was first runner up in the MOR division.
In 1984, Craig recorded an album at Excalibre Studios in Studio City for the newly formed ENCORE RECORDS.
Then, in 1990, for the second time, Craig entered the Music City Song Festival, a national competition out of Nashville, this time earning him top honors for "Best Male vocal Performance, " and first place in the MOR/ Adult Contemporary Division.

Craig has also performed with the following stellar artists:
- Chick Corea - 1991
- Bassist Billy Sheehan - 1987
- Maureen McGovern - 1981 (studio)
- Tim Bogart (Vanilla Fudge bassist) - 1984
- Warner Bros. Fusion Keyboardist Jakob Magnuson

Since 1991, Craig has been writing and recording in his home studio near Flint, Michigan, while continuing to perform on a regular basis as a one man show. During that time, Craig has been the exclusive entertainer in some of the finest clubs in Michigan. He performed as the house musician at THE SPEAKEASY in Flushing from 1995 to 1998, the BEECH TREE in Flint from 1998 to 2000, and THE FENTON HOTEL from 2000 to 2003.

Into the new millenium and through 2009, Craig has also performed extensively at the following venues:

336 MAIN in Plymouth
MULDOON’S in Auburn Hills
MESQUITE CREEK in Clarkston
BAY VALLEY RESORT in Bay City
SPENCER’S FINE FOOD & SPIRITS in Saginaw
CLEARY’S PUB in Howell
THE CADILLAC CLUB in Lansing
KARL’S CABIN in Plymouth
STAN’S DUGOUT in Auburn Hills
THE FENTON HOTEL in Fenton
PINCKNEY PUB & GRILLE in Pinckney
LEFTY’S STEAK HOUSE in Owosso
TEE-BONE’Z ON THE WATER in Fenton
THE PIER ON LOBDELL in Linden
THE LINDEN HOTEL in Linden
CJ’S SANDBAR in Lake Orion
BEALE STREET SMOKEHOUSE in Fenton
DILWORTH INN in Boyne City
GARRETT’S ON WATER STREET in Boyne City
THE WHITE HORSE INN in Metamora
COMSTOCK INN in Owosso
CHIP’S PLACE in Owosso
ABRUZZO’S PIANO GRILLE in Lapeer
LENNY MILLER’S in Dryden
GATSBY’S SALOON & EATERY in Bay City
GRACIE’S COUNTRY HOUSE in Burt
CASTAWAY’S in Bay City
THE FIREPLACE in Lake Fenton
THE COAST in Saginaw
THE OXFORD TAP ROOM in Oxford
C.J.’S BREWING COMPANY in Commerce
LATINA’S RESTAURANT in Flint
WHITE HORSE TAVERN in Flint
AND MANY MORE!!!

Craig's extraordinary ability to sing and play within a wide range of styles with authenticity and expertise has earned him a well deserved demand in both recording studios and night clubs. And through his many years of performing and recording in LA, Craig's professional approach to any project is sure to fulfill the most discerning musical pallette.