Mahogany Rush

I wore out my “World Anthem” during a time when I think almost nobody else I knew had ever even heard of him.   Absolutely loved that album.  When I was a kid I used to say something silly to the effect that after Jimi died his ghost (or demon maybe...) split - half entered Robin Trower and Frank Marino got the other half.  

@nmmusicman. I guess I always thought it was his fretboard was made of mahogany.   But who knows....

Since the mid 70's I have seen Frank Marino 5 times through the years. The 1st 2 time were around 1976 at a small club called the Hollywood Palace just outside of Baltimore. The show was sponsored by an old radio station WKTK 105 and the door cover charge was $1.05 each night. This was my 1st time seeing him live and he was the best guitarist that I have ever seen. I have been a dedicated follower ever since the beginning of Mahogany Rush. There are a lot of great guitarist, but he has remained my favorite for 43 years.

@jamesclarke - He came up with the name of Mohogany Rush due to extensive LSD use and was actually hospitalized for a bad trip and was describing how he was feeling and he said " “It was a description of the acid trip I was on—I told the doctors I was having ‘mahogany rushes." 

This is a good read on his life -  https://www.guitarworld.com/magazine/perfectly-frank-frank-marino-sets-record-straight-about-his-career-music-industry-and-how-guitar-saved-his-life

Here is  a deep nugget for you:

BILLY WORKMAN - SAME  lp (1978,Canada)
 
has BOTH guitar legends, Marino and Walter Rossi (Charlee) guesting.

(But, as far as I recall, no real guitar solos present!)