Once upon a time, a four-year-old boy named Marc constantly ran his head into things on his hands and knees. His Father was tired of it and nicknamed him, “Boomer”. It never stuck back then, since it was a derogatory remark. As an older man and bass player who got tired of hearing his last name pillaged on a mic, he decided to re-instate his Father’s nickname.

Boomer has always had music in his life. First jobs were in various record stores, then a 10 year stint at Columbia Records in the 70’s & 80’s as a record promoter. Marriage and those expectations led him astray for another 10 years doing the corporate business career at Circuit City as a manager trainer. Then he quit the corporate career to take care of a divorce and his dying Mother. He got back into playing music and found a perfect job at DBG.

Musical Influences: Boomer started playing guitar the day after seeing The Beatles on Ed Sullivan. First great guitar was a 60’s red Gibson 355 Dot. That one got away. Having seen everybody at least twice, it’s all about those great live shows that have inspired him. Like McCartney, Springsteen, Beck, Rundgren and recently, The Derailers.

Favorite Movie:. He watched “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” in a private showing at the La Reina Theater in Studio City with George Harrison in 1978.

Favs & Raves

MTD Kingston Bass: Tobacco Sunburst MTD KZ4 with a rosewood fingerboard

T-Rex Pedal: Squeezer

Lehle Switcher: 3at1 S.G.o.S.

JamStand Product: AS100 Amp Stand (innovative!)

Aria Product: Aria Diamond Series DMB380 Bass in Red Baby!

Red Witch Pedal: Empress Chorus

Strings: MTD Nickel 4 Mediums (spongy)