Joe Macre
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Steubenville, Ohio |
| Genres | Progressive rock, rock and roll, funk |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Labels | Lifesong, Melodic Revolution |
| Associated acts | Crack the Sky, King Friday |
| Website | www |
Joe Macre is best known as the original bassist for the progressive rock band Crack The Sky,[1] whose debut record was voted album of the year in Rolling Stone[2][3] and is still included in the top 50 progressive rock albums of all time.[4] On December 10, 2017, Macre was inducted into the Maryland Entertainment Hall of Fame.[5]
Musical Career
Macre was a member of Crack The Sky from 1975 to 1980, 2004 and 2009. Macre has also worked with The B. E. Taylor Group, Wild Cherry, King Friday, Jim Croce, David Sanborn, The Brecker Brothers, Marie Osmond, Oliver Wakeman (and Eddie Offord, Yes), Andy Timmons (Danger Danger), 86 Bullets, Robert Schindler (Johnny Nash), Madukwu Chinwah (Erykah Badu), Keith Green, Clint Brown, and others.
In 2012, Macre released the "Let the Song Begin" album under the band name King Friday, which featured such notable musicians as Phil Naro (ex-Talas (band)), Oliver Wakeman (Yes (band), Strawbs), Andy Timmons, Rob Parissi (Wild Cherry (band)), along with several members of Crack the Sky.[6]
His award-winning mixing/composing credits in films and commercials include "Monster in Law," "House of D" and "Fire Down Below." Super Bowl Tabasco's "Mosquito", Corona's "Ship in a Bottle", Nickelodeon, Showtime, Ford, McDonald's, Corona, Hyundai, Oprah Winfrey and others.[7][8]
On March 1, 2021, Macre released "Bullet Train",[9] which features musicians from Crack the Sky, Face Dancer, and 86 Bullets. In May 2021, Macre signed with Renaissance Records, and the "Bullet Train" LP was re-released under the new label.
Discography
As King Friday
| Release date | Title | Label |
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| 2012 | Let the Song Begin | Melodic Revolution Records[10] |
Solo albums
| Release date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Bullet Train | Renaissance Records[11] |
References
- ↑ https://www.talkbass.com/threads/what-ever-happened-to-joe-macre-crack-the-sky.306019/
- ↑ "CRACK THE SKY discography and reviews". Progarchives.com. Retrieved 2021-06-15.
- ↑ https://www.discogs.com/artist/371377-Crack-The-Sky
- ↑ Dolan, Jon (2015-06-17). "50 Greatest Prog Rock Albums of All Time". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2021-06-15.
- ↑ http://www.sankonis.com/id70.html
- ↑ https://open.spotify.com/album/44qJxxUXxA6CXMzIyxXx2V
- ↑ "Joe Macre To Release New Album 'Bullet Train' @ Top40-Charts.com - New Songs & Videos from 49 Top 20 & Top 40 Music Charts from 30 Countries". Top40-charts.com. Retrieved 2021-06-15.
- ↑ Limnios, Michael (2021-03-01). "Q&A with multi talented musician Joe Macre - the original bassist for the progressive rock band "Crack The Sky"". Blues.Gr. Retrieved 2021-06-15.
- ↑ https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Joe-Macre-To-Release-New-Album-Bullet-Train-20210216
- ↑ https://www.bandmix.com/cuppajoemusic/
- ↑ https://renaissancerecordsus.com/joe-macre-bullet-train/
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