David Marks (songwriter)

David Marks is a South African-born songwriter, singer, producer, music archivist, and publisher who has been a member of the South African music industry since the 1970s. He spent much of his early career mixing, recording, releasing, and archiving a broad cross-spectrum of South African music.

David Marks
Birth nameDavid Holland
Also known asSpiros David Markantonatos
Born (1944-02-12) 12 February 1944
Occupation(s)Guitarist, vocalist, record producer, publisher, sound engineer, author
Instrument(s)
  • Guitar
  • Vocals
  • Bass guitar
  • Harmonica

Marks achieved success with his songwriting, penning some international hits, most notably "Master Jack", "Mr. Nico", and "Hey Mister"—songs that Marks wrote prior to 1967 whilst working underground in South Africa’s Free State gold mines. Marks is also known for his work as a sound engineer and director of the 3rd Ear Music Company.

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