At 11:08 p.m. on October 5, 2007 our friend and band mate missed a curve on a winding lakeshore road. His saxophone was in the backseat for he had just completed a dinner set gig with Steve and Eric at Geronimo’s, a small restaurant in Springdale, Washington. The night had been special, not only for the music connection the three had experienced, but because he had just met the son of the woman who had changed his life in recent weeks. His heart was full of joy for the next day he was to take Bonnie on a special, surprise romantic weekend that he had been planning for some time. That all ended at mile post 24 on highway 291. But the influence he had on the lives of so many through the tremendous talent that God placed within his soul will be felt for years to come through the lives of those who knew and loved Marc Sorger. Marc’s exceptional talent, as exemplified by the music you are listening to, will be missed by all of us in Hot Rod Deluxe and the entire music community. We love you, Marc and will miss you always.
Marc Band Bio
There comes a time in the development of anything great when decisions are made that create such response that confirmation of that decision is overwhelming. McDonald’s had their “special sauce”, Microsoft has its “Windows”, Norelco has its three “floating” heads. Hot Rod Deluxe has Marc Sorger! That’s right…Marc Sorger. This guy brings a level of professionalism and excitement to the group that is unparalleled in themusic industry…at least that’s what Roy Orbison, Geno Vanelli, Tom Wopat, Michael McDonald, Bruce Hornsby, Bill Chaplin, Mike Post, Mr. Mister and Linda Ronstadt thought when they needed a sax and asked Marc to either perform or record with them. Hmmmmmm, there must be something about this guy. YA THINK?
Born in Vancouver, Washington in the Great Northwest, "SaxyMarc" started working on his craft at a very young age. In fact, the Gotta-Be-Goods, Marc’s band in the sixth grade, played their first gig for a whopping $30 and the stage was set (no pun intended) for Marc’s rise to the big leagues. As a junior in high school the band was on their way and was playing county fairs around the region. With the influences of Edgar Winter and The Jimi Hendrix driving the music, it was a mere four years later that Marc and the boys were opening for the James Gang. Quite Impressive, huh?
One listen and you will agree that what “Saxy” Marc brings to the table is that “secret ingredient” that pushes the music of Hot Rod Deluxe through the curtain of mediocrity and into the realm of unparalleled excitement!
