Marc Storace facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Marc Storace
Storace with Krokus in 2019
Background information
Born	(1951-10-07) 7 October 1951 (age 73) Sliema, Malta
Genres	Hard rock heavy metal
Instruments	Vocals percussion blues harp tambourine
Years active	1965–present
Associated acts	Krokus TEA

Marc Storace (born October 7, 1951) is a musician from Malta and Switzerland. He began his music journey in the 1960s. He is most famous as the lead singer and songwriter for the Swiss hard rock band Krokus. He joined Krokus in 1980.

Before Krokus, Marc sang with a Swiss progressive rock band called TEA. He has also worked on his own music, sung duets, and joined many other projects. He has even worked with classical music artists and other rock bands as a writer and singer.

Marc Storace has a strong, high-pitched voice. People have compared his voice to famous singers like Bon Scott from AC/DC and Robert Plant from Led Zeppelin. Since he started singing professionally in the 1970s, his voice has stayed powerful. It has also grown richer with more experience from live shows and studio recordings.

He acted in two Swiss-German films, Anuk and Handyman. He also helped write and sing songs for the soundtracks of these movies. Marc Storace has been active in rock music projects and his acoustic music. Krokus started their "Farewell Tour" in April 2019.

Early Life and Music Start

Marc Storace was born Mark Anthony Storace Crockford in Malta. He was one of six children. He taught himself to sing when he was quite young. His first time performing in a band was at age 14 in 1965. He played with two local bands: Stonehenge Union and The Boys. They covered songs by popular groups like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.

Inspired by the huge Woodstock Festival, Marc renamed The Boys to Cinnamon Hades. This band started playing harder rock songs by groups like Jimi Hendrix, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, and Black Sabbath. To follow his dream of being a rock musician, Marc moved to London in 1970.

Later in his career, after joining Krokus, many people said Marc sounded like Bon Scott from AC/DC. At first, Marc did not like this comparison. He felt he had his own unique singing style. He was even asked to try out for AC/DC after Bon Scott passed away. But Krokus was becoming very successful, so Marc decided to stay with his bandmates.

Early Career in Bands

In late 1971, Marc Storace joined the Swiss progressive hard rock band TEA. With TEA, he toured all over Europe. They played with big bands like Queen and Nazareth. TEA released three studio albums: TEA, The Ship, and Tax Exiles. These albums were produced by Dieter Dierks, who also worked with the Scorpions. For a while, TEA was one of Switzerland's most famous international rock bands.

In 1976, TEA went on their last tour. Krokus was their opening act on this tour. This was the first time Marc met the Krokus members. After TEA, Marc went back to London and formed a band called Eazy Money. One of their songs, "Telephone Man," was on a rock music album called Metal for Muthas Vol.2.

In 1979, Krokus founder Chris Von Rohr called Marc. He said Krokus needed a new singer and invited Marc to Switzerland for a try-out. After an exciting weekend of playing music together, Marc decided to join Krokus.

Krokus: A Rock Journey

1980-1988: Rising to Fame

In 1980, Marc Storace recorded his first album with Krokus, called Metal Rendez-vous. This album became Krokus's first big international hit. It sold enough copies to become Gold and Platinum (now 4 times Platinum). With Marc as their singer, Krokus became much more popular.

From 1980 to 1988, they toured a lot, mostly in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Their tours sometimes lasted up to nine months. During this time, they released six more studio albums and one live album. These years were very busy with constant writing, recording, and touring. Marc lived in London during this time. Krokus took a break in the summer of 1988.

1994-2016: Reunions and New Music

In 1994, Marc Storace and Fernando Von Arb brought Krokus back together. They went on a reunion tour. In 1995, Krokus released another studio album, To Rock or Not to Be, which also sold very well.

In 2002, Krokus released "Rock The Block" with a new lineup. They then went on a big tour in Europe. They played at the Swedenrock Festival and the famous "Montreux Jazz Festival." A special DVD of their Montreux show was included with their next album, "Fire & Gasoline." This album had live recordings from their "Rock The Block" tour.

Krokus returned to the USA in September 2005 for a club tour. They played 22 shows in 30 days. This tour helped the band get ready to write their next album, "Hellraiser." The "Hellraiser" band then toured Europe, visiting new places like Greece and Malta.

In 2007, four original members from the "Metal Rendez-vous" album, including Marc, reunited for a TV show in Switzerland. Their short performance received a standing ovation. This led to a big comeback concert in Bern, Switzerland. Since then, Krokus has released two more studio albums: "Hoodoo" and "Dirty Dynamite." Marc's vocals for "Dirty Dynamite" were recorded at the famous Abbey Road Studios in London. They also released a live album called Longstick Goes Boom.

In 2015, Krokus went to Miami for a tour to promote their new live album. They played on the "Monsters Of Rock Cruise" and then had several shows in the US. They finished their tour with two shows in Los Angeles.

In 2016, Marc Storace's name appeared on lists of singers who could replace Brian Johnson as the lead singer of AC/DC. At that time, Krokus was working on a new album.

Krokus released BIG ROCKS in January 2017. This album was a collection of cover songs by artists who influenced the band members. It reached No.1 on the Swiss music charts. Marc Storace has been Krokus's lead singer since October 1979. He has sung on almost all of the band's studio albums.

Other Music Projects

Solo Work

In 1989, after Krokus took a break, Marc Storace returned to Switzerland. He wrote songs for his first solo project with his friend and guitarist Vic Vergeat. This album, The Blue Album, was released in 1991. It featured melodic rock songs with a soulful sound. The album was re-released in 1998 under the name Vergeat-Storace - When A Man - !

Guest Vocals and Collaborations

In 1993, Marc joined the Swiss rock band China as a guest singer. A live album of their tour together was released in 2000.

With China's guitarists, Marc formed Acoustical Mountain in 1993. This trio played classic rock and roll songs without drums. They performed live around Switzerland but never released any albums. Marc and Claudio Matteo still perform as a duo for private events as Acoustical Mountain.

In 1994, Marc also worked with Manfred Ehlert's Amen and released an album. He sang on most of the songs for their second album, Aguilar, in 1996.

In 2003, Marc wrote and recorded with the Los Angeles metal band Warrior. This led to the album The Wars of Gods and Men, released in 2004. This was Marc's first time working with an American band.

In 2004, German producer Michael Voss invited Marc to sing on the new album by the band BISS, called "Face-off." This melodic rock album was released in 2005. Marc also appeared on another BISS album, X-Tension, in 2006.

In 2016, Marc Storace starred in a rock opera called "TEST." He played the role of Luke. In the same year, he recorded the album Muscle & Blood with Billy Stokes and other musicians in Arizona.

Marc Storace in Film

In 2006, Marc Storace was in the Swiss-German film Anuk. He played Geisterzunge, a tribal medicine-man or Shaman. The film was produced by Luke Gasser, who also played the main character. The story is about a tribe in the Bronze Age trying to survive in the Swiss Alps. Marc helped write the film's soundtrack. He also sang on the song "On My Own" with Luke Gasser and Doro Pesch. You can hear his Shaman chanting throughout the movie's music.

Discography

Krokus Albums

Other Albums

See also

In Spanish: Marc Storace para niños