Interview by Karla Ash
Rob Marin: Leaving the Boy Band Days Behind
With his clean-cut and handsome features, you just know that
singer/songwriter Rob Marin used to be in a boy band. However,
he's on his own now, still reaching out to the chicks with his
good looks and toe-tapping pop songs. His single, "Never
Tell Him," concerns an affair with an unhappy woman who's
already spoken for; it's the perfect swoon track for the ladies,
especially myself. According to his site, "Never Tell Him"
has sold over 4,000 copies already, a substantial amount in the
indie world.
Karla Ash: Is Rob Marin your stage name and Robert Prezioso
your legal name?
Rob Marin: Yes, Rob Marin is my stage name. I felt that my
legal name didn't quite sound right for the market I'm shooting
for so I came up with a name that still stuck to my family and
easier to pronounce. My stage name comes from my Mother's maiden
name Marinelli. I took the elli out and I think it works.
Ash: Which of your songs do you consider the most personal
to you and why?
Marin: "Never Tell Him" I consider to be the most
personal to me. The lyrics pretty much tell it all. Its one of
those relationships about two people who are meant for each other,
yet due to circumstances they are unable to be with each other.
I'm sure there are plenty of people who can relate to that.
Ash: Every musician has an 'origin,' a reason for becoming
who they are. What is yours?
Marin: My "Origin"…well I'd have to say the
Beatles. My parents brought me up with their music along with
Creedence Clearwater Revival and the Beach Boys. There is just
something about the Beatles' music that I think is timeless.
However, I was also influenced by a little R&B as well such
as New Edition, Michael Jackson, along with other 80's influences.
I also have an international background influence in Italian
music as well, with popular modern Italian artists such as Eros
Ramazzotti and Gigi D'Alessio.
Ash: How has your creativity evolved over the years?
Marin: I later became very interested in recording and started
to get really involved with studio production and engineering.
This helped me to write and produce my own music in my home studio.
I've been currently working closely with producers who have written
for platinum selling artists. We are currently working together
on my new album that will be released in the near future - updates
will be posted on my website. In between all this I have also
been singing and playing in local cover bands performing all
around New England and New York.
Ash: What boy band were you in and whatever happened to
it?
Marin: The name of our group was called JUST1NCE (pronounced
just once). It was actually a lot of fun. We performed with 3LW
at a release for Ed McMahon's new talent show. We also had the
opportunity to perform at local Radio Disney shows as well. We
came really close to signing with a record label out of New York.
However, we had a really bad experience with management and with
the passing of one of our members it was very difficult to continue.
To find more about the artist visit http://www.robmarin.com
