{"title":"Marcus King","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Marcus King\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarcus King was born in Greenville, South Carolina on March 11, 1996 to a musical family - his father Marvin King is a guitarist and his grandfather Bill King was a country musician. He launched his recording career in his teens with The Marcus King Band (the band he formed and led). His solo catalog launched in earnest with El Dorado (2020), produced by Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys. He has continued releasing material across multiple decades, with progressively expanded production approaches across his albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarcus King's sound combines blues rock, Southern rock, soul, R\u0026amp;B, rock, country soul, and Americana with his distinctive vocal delivery, virtuosic guitar work (drawing on Duane Allman, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and broader Southern rock guitar traditions), and arrangements drawing on classic Southern rock and contemporary blues rock approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoul Insight (2015, Evil Teen\/Snakefarm) - with The Marcus King Band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Marcus King Band (2016, Fantasy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarolina Confessions (2018, Fantasy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEl Dorado (2020, Fantasy) - solo debut with Dan Auerbach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung Blood (2022, Fantasy\/American)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMood Swings (2024, American\/Republic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFantasy, Snakefarm, and American Recordings pressings of the Marcus King catalog have been issued in multiple color variant editions and limited deluxe pressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Marcus King typically start with El Dorado (2020) or Carolina Confessions (2018). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blues-vinyl-records\"\u003eBlues\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003eClassic Rock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"marcus-king-carolina-confessions-vinyl","title":"Carolina Confessions LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eHe may be young but this 22-year old's eloquent songs, expressive guitar playing, and ecstatically soulful singing mark him as a force to be reckoned with.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540821258423,"sku":"210000052762","price":25.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/marcus.jpg?v=1781154383"},{"product_id":"marcus-king-el-dorado-vinyl-180g","title":"El Dorado LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 23-year-old Southern blues rocker strikes out on his own with a soulful new album produced Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540931031223,"sku":"210000052347","price":30.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/el-dorado.jpg?v=1781154763"},{"product_id":"marcus-king-darling-blue-blue-vinyl","title":"Darling Blue LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eKing describes the album as a soundtrack through the \"peaks and valleys of his mind\" and an \"ode to his beloved home — the Blue Ridge Mountains\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540957769911,"sku":"210000099873","price":32.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/418467299177-500.webp?v=1781154860"},{"product_id":"marcus-king-darling-blue-vinyl","title":"Darling Blue LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe latest album from Grammy-nominated Marcus King and the Marcus King Band, Darling Blue: a soundtrack through the peaks and valleys of his mind, and an ode to his beloved home - the Blue Ridge Mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541006397623,"sku":"210000099576","price":37.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/king_ccd3c334-cb66-427a-849c-e44b6b9a6874.jpg?v=1781155051"},{"product_id":"marcus-king-young-blood-color-vinyl","title":"Young Blood LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarcus King was downright destined to play music. 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At only 25, King embodies experience gained from years of touring alongside notable artists like Chris Stapleton, solidifying his place in the modern blues landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785646616759,"sku":"210000073403","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4115245-2868680.jpg?v=1783045540"},{"product_id":"marcus-king-darling-blue-cd","title":"Darling Blue CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarcus King's \"Darling Blue\" is a poignant exploration of his musical landscape, intertwining influences from the serene Blue Ridge Mountains. This edition features 14 compelling tracks, including collaborations with Jamey Johnson and Billy Strings, offering a raw and heartfelt glimpse into King's artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785678532791,"sku":"210000100319","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4444896-3441557.jpg?v=1783045630"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/marcus-king.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}