Marc Durham has a long history in the music business as a “road dog.” He has enjoyed success with several major label releases, beginning with the band Buckwheat, which recorded 4 albums on London Records in the early 70s and had several singles in the Top 40. He later became the lead singer for the band Blue Steel (MCA Records), whose single, “No More Lonely Nights”, went to #38 on the Billboard Hot 100. Blue Steel opened 36 shows for the Eagles on their “Long Run Tour.”
As a side-man in LA, Marc toured with Dorsey, Billy & Rocky Burnette, Tanya Tucker, Juice Newton, Bo Diddley, & Wolfman Jack. And, as a member of Roger Miller’s backup band, he played at the White House for President Gerald Ford ( he even danced with Betty!). From LA, Marc moved to Nashville and lived there for 12 years. He enjoyed success as a sideman with the likes of Marty Stuart, The Sweethearts of the Rodeo, and Shelby Lynn, wrote over 300 songs, and produced songwriter demos and independent CD projects.
Marc Durham currently lives in Amarillo and plays often with The Texas Blues Rangers, Fast Freddie & The Fairlanes, and Blues Boy Willie.
Marc – Did you ever meet my dad Bobby Dyson while you were in Nashville. He had The Cabin Studio. He also played bass with Roger Miller. Mostly Studio work ,and he sang the occasional backup vocal with him. He’s the high harmony on “King of the Road. And Hey! When will I get to sing with you again! Peace ,, Becks