The Song is You.. Mark Madsen

In 1971, he attended DePaul University's School of Music, while continuing his performing career. After leaving college, he spent the next six years playing in local and nationally based acts, including Spike Jones Jr. And his Band-Aids. This zany comedy band, developed by ABC television, appeared at large family amusement venues including Knott's Berry Farm, Six Flaggs, and King's Island. After the act broke up in 1975, he returned to Chicago and began working with various band leaders at events and parties.

Over the years he has performed for McDonald's, Jovan, Buick, The American Federation of Labor, Whirlpool, World Book Encyclopedia, Motorola, The National Restaurant Association, and literally dozens of others.

In the late 70's and early 80's he played drums and sang with the legendary Chicago violinist Johnny Frigo and the Country Hit Men. His tutorial with John continues today, as evidenced by Frigo's featured appearance on At Long Last Love.

In 1998 he appeared and performed at the Petrillo Band Shell in Grant Park for Taste of Chicago in 'The City Of Chicago's Tribute to Frank Sinatra' with the 40 piece 'City Lights Orchestra', with which he still regularly appears.

The Song Is You