Martin Gerschwitz

This video is a 52-minute documentary on the music and musings of the astonishing rock musician, Martin "Martino" Gerschwitz. Martin has toured with such bands as "Eric Burdon and the Animals", "Iron Butterfly", "Meat Loaf", "Walter Trout band" and "Lita Ford". His musical mastery of keys, violin, and voice continue to be in high demand. ​ ... It was was in 1969, when Martino created his first band called "THE AVENGERS" They recorded their first album in 1981 called "First Serving", and successfully toured the American Military circuit throughout Europe! It was in 1985, right after Martino moved to the United States of America, that "Tim Bogert" (ex-Vanilla Fudge bass player) asked Martino to join his band (Tim Bogert and The Fabulous Violations). In January of 1987, Martino had the honor to share center stage with great performers, such as "LOVERBOY", "STEVE STEVENS" of Billy Idol fame, "CHET McCRACKEN" of the Doobie Brothers, "JOHN ENTWHISTLE" of the Who, and "EDDY VAN HALEN" , just to name a few. ​​As of today, Martino has performed in over 15,000 live events worldwide, which include solo appearances with orchestras in Germany, European Rock Festivals, The Russian Rhythm & Blues Festival, concert tours in the Persian Gulf countries, the Iceland Rock Festival, and many more. Martino later on wrote a song together with Brahm Wenger "Whoa, Don't Go There", feat. Jimmy Z" for yet another Disney movie "MVP - Most Valuable Primate" (2000) The show is a spectacular orchestrated tale and musical journey through time in the West! as their keyboardist/violin player. He toured with this well known band all over Europe, North America, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, etc. performing more than 140 shows per year. ​Martino added more credentials to his musical career by recording 3 CD's with this band. with new singer "Dave Tyson", new drummer "Lou Molino" ... and guest singer "Gina Kessler" ( on the left) One year later, in November of 2005 (immediately after leaving Eric Burdon & The Animals) Martino became the keyboardist and lead vocalist for the 60 s psychedelic rock band IRON BUTTERFLY ... and just recently, in November of 2021, after 16 successful years, he decided to leave the band and concentrate on his own career and songs and all that jazz !!! In December of 2012, original bass player "LEE DORMAN" passed away, causing the band to be on hold for awhile. ... I'm grateful to have spent 10+ years with original members Ron Bushy (drums) and Lee Dorman (bass, RIP)! To this day Martino is successfully touring solo, persuing his own career throughout Germany & the U.S., mainly Oregon, Washington state, Northern California, Idaho, and also Indiana and gradually branching out to Montana, Colorado, Nevada, and other states and countries as well. ... I wonder if I'll ever get tired of this?Traveling can get pretty exhausting at times, but the Music & Fans bring it all back together and create the Fun!