ArtistInfo

Marshall Crenshaw

voc, g, *1953 US, Detroit
Singer / Musician / Songwriter of Rock
A.k.a. Marshall Howard Crenshaw

Marshall Howard Crenshaw (born November 11, 1953) is an American musician, singer and songwriter best known for his song "Someday, Someway", a Top 40 hit in 1982.His music has roots in classic soul music, British Invasion songcraft, Burt Bacharach and Buddy Holly—the latter to whom Crenshaw was often compared in the early days of his career, and whom he portrayed in the 1987 film La Bamba. Crenshaw is also a noted guitarist who uses offbeat chord progressions (almost verging towards jazz) and concise solos. A quote from Trouser Press summed up Marshall Crenshaw’s early career: “Although he was seen as a latter-day Buddy Holly at the outset, he soon proved too talented and original to be anyone but himself.” AllMusic Guide described Crenshaw’s style: “He writes songs that are melodic, hooky

Instruments

• Vocals
• Guitar
• Bass
• Percussion
• Tamborine

Genres

• Rock
• Pop
• Folk
• World

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