David Lee Marks (born August 22, 1948) is a songwriter and musician. He is best known as being a member of The Beach Boys from February 1962 to October 1963, a period of time that established the band as a top-rate American rock group.
Sometimes referred to by Beach Boys historians as the "Lost" Beach Boy, Marks was part of the group's line-up when they signed with Capitol Records on July 16, 1962 - he played rhythm guitar and sang harmony vocals...
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David Lee Marks (born August 22, 1948) is a songwriter and musician. He is best known as being a member of The Beach Boys from February 1962 to October 1963, a period of time that established the band as a top-rate American rock group.
Sometimes referred to by Beach Boys historians as the "Lost" Beach Boy, Marks was part of the group's line-up when they signed with Capitol Records on July 16, 1962 - he played rhythm guitar and sang harmony vocals.
As a child, David had moved in across the street from the family home of the three Wilson brothers in 1956, and as the 50's progressed began singing and playing music with them on their family Sunday night singalongs. Inspired by seeing a 1958 performance by guitarist John Maus (later of the 60's hit-making group the Walker Brothers) David asked his parents to buy him a guitar. His wish came true on Christmas Eve, 1958. He began taking lessons from Maus (who had himself been a student of legendary early rocker Ritchie Valens) almost at once....
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