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| About
Mark Rivera Brooklyn native Mark Rivera caught a glimpse of the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show, and at that precise moment he remembers thinking, "John and Paul have changed my life forever." Honing his professional skills at The High School of Performing Arts in Manhattan (the "FAME" school), he embarked on a diverse, multi-dimensional career that has taken him on spins around the globe with the biggest names in the music and entertainment business. From his first tour in 1972 with the original "Soul Men" Sam & Dave, to joining forces in 1980 with Foreigner, Mark has developed a style that blends his love for both R & B and Rock n' Roll. In 1982 Mark joined the Billy Joel Band. His ongoing association with Billy, now in its 26th year, has been a hallmark of his career. In the mid 1990s Mark became Ringo Starr's music director. In Mark's own words, he is most proud of his continuing relationship with Ringo. When asked about this association, Mark smiles and responds, "I'm living a dream." He has proudly led the likes of such music legends as Jack Bruce, Peter Frampton, Gary Brooker, Billy Preston, Simon Kirke . . . and the list continues to grow. Mark has toured or recorded with artists like John Lennon, Peter Gabriel, Elton John, Hall & Oates, and Simon & Garfunkel. Early in 2007, he took pleasure leading a celebration to the life of Jim Capaldi, founding member and drummer of Traffic. The star-studded band included Steve Winwood, Pete Townshend, Joe Walsh, Bill Wyman and many more. Transposing his musical skills into entrepreneurial ventures in financial services and corporate entertainment, Mark has made appearances in corporate training and commercial videos for multi-national companies including Harman International, IBM, HBO, Ricoh, Coldwell Banker, and The Committee of One Hundred of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. As well as being passionate about the music business, Mark cares deeply about its charitable side. His work with groups like Michael J. Fox's Foundation For Parkinson's Research, Cure Autism Now Foundation (CAN), the Red Cross, and many others, speaks volumes about his commitment to "giving back" for being so blessed in life. | ||
| Your All-Access Pass to All-Star Entertainment The bar will be set for an over-the-top, customized entertainment experience as Mark calls upon a long list of world-class musicians and friends from coast to coast to offer you acts like The Fantasy Rock Experience and The Rockin' Soul Stars, featuring greats like like Nils Lofgren (The E Street Band), Will Lee (Late Night With David Letterman), Jeff Carlisi (.38 Special), Jack Blades & Kelly Keagy (Night Ranger), Colin Hay (Men At Work), Bruce Kulick (KISS, Grand Funk), Bob Birch (Elton John), G.E. Smith and Christine Ohlman (Saturday Night Live), Jeff Kazee (Southside Johnny and Bon Jovi), Tommy Byrnes and Crystal Taliefero (Billy Joel), Charley Drayton (Keith Richards, Divynls) and Eric Martin (Mr. Big). Mark has spent over 30 years at the top of rock and his team has spent over 20 years producing corporate and association meetings, so we completely understand what it takes to make the music work for you. | ||
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