Mark Robertson (bassist)

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Mark Robertson
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Robertson performing with Legendary Shack Shakers
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Also known asThe Duke
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Occupation(s)Musician, record producer
Instrument(s) Upright bass, bass guitar, guitar

Mark Robertson is an American musician and record producer. Robertson is most well known for being a member of Rich Mullins' backing band, A Raggamuffin Band, [1] the frontman of This Train, [2] [3] and bass player and producer of Legendary Shack Shakers. [4] He has also played bass for Brighton, Altar Boys, [5] Flesh Vehicle (founded by Tom Pappas of Superdrag), JD Wilkes & The Dirt Daubers, The Dixiecrats (alongside Shack Shaker J.D. Wilkes and members of Los Straitjackets), The Eskimo Brothers, Derek Hoke, and his newest band Prayer Flags, in which he is the frontman. [6] [7] His primary instrument is upright and electric bass, [8] though he has performed lead and backing vocals for notable projects, including Rich Mullins' final album The Jesus Record and This Train. [9] He co-produced Rich Mullins' Canticle of the Plains album, [10] Mitch McVicker's first solo recording, Without Looking Down, [11] as well as albums by This Train and The Legendary Shack Shakers. [12]

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References

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  2. ↑ "This Train: The hillbilly punks behind "The Missing Link" - This Train". www.crossrhythms.co.uk. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  3. ↑ "This Train | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Hillbilly punks The Legendary Shack Shakers bid farewell — for now — with a special benefit show". Nashville Scene. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Mark Robertson (6)". Discogs. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Mark Robertson Starts New Band 'Prayer Flags' – Down The Line Magazine". downthelinezine.com. January 10, 2014. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  7. ↑ "BONUS: Mark Robertson of Prayer Flags and The Ragamuffin Band". www.betweenthesongspodcast.com. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Interview: Mark Robertson – Bass Frontiers Magazine". www.bassfrontiersmag.com. October 20, 2011. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  9. ↑ "This Train Lyrics". lyrics.christiansunite.com. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Various - Canticle Of The Plains". Discogs. December 7, 1997. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Mitch McVicker - Without Looking Down". Discogs. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
  12. ↑ "Hillbilly punks The Legendary Shack Shakers bid farewell — for now — with a special benefit show". Nashville Scene. Retrieved January 22, 2018.


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