Marc Tanner Band, The - No Escape (Elektra 6E-168) (Vinyl 24-96 & 16-44.1)

In the fashion of bands like Boz Scaggs, this album runs the gamut from soft rock to rockers to the etherial. With great musicians behind him (especially the very underrated Richie Zito) Marc Tanner has put out a classic album that hardly anybody has ever heard or even heard of. My favorites are the poppy "Lady In Blue" and the etherial "She's So High". If you're into AOR rock give this album a try. I'm pretty sure you'll find some or all of the songs to your liking. Timothy R Nell @ Amazon

Late 70´s west coast…..

Better known as the producer behind NELSON's successful 'After The Rain' album than for his own musical accomplishments, Marc Tanner first came to most AOR collectors' notice with 1979's 'No Escape' album.

'No Escape' was recorded with session players Richie Zito and JAY GRAYDON (guitar), Bob Glaub (bass), William Smith (keyboards) and IRONHORSE's Mike Baird on drums.

'Temptation' was more of a band effort, Tanner assembling a group comprising the aforementioned Zito and Michael Stevens (guitar), Ron Edwards (bass) and Joe Romersa (drums). Richard Page of PAGES and later of MR. MISTER, contributed backing vocals.

The 'Temptation' album is most notable for opening with a fine rendition of ARGENT's 'Hold Your Head Up'.

During the early 80's Tanner contributed a track titled 'Look What You've Done To Me' to the soundtrack album for the movie 'Heavenly Bodies' on Epic Records.


Marc Tanner Band -
No Escape
"Great westcoast album"
The Tracks are: Never again, Crawlin', She's so high, Elena, Edge of love, Getaway, Lady in blue, In a spotlight, Lost at love & Your tears don't lie.
Musicians on the America´s Greatest Hero album: Marc Tanner, Mike Baird, Gary Mallaber, Jeff Porcaro, Bob Glaub, Richie Zito, Ben Benay, Jay Graydon, Steve Lukather, Dan Dugmore, William Smith, Glen Spreen, David Paich, Tommy Vig, Bryan Savage, Vanetta Fields, Rosemary Butler, Mike Finnigan, Max Gronenthal, Joe Turano.
Available from Elektra Records/Original release year: 1979 www.bluedesert.dk/tanner