Mark Kormanik
Mark Kormanik | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | Little Buddy |
Born |
Fort Belvoir, Virginia, U.S. | April 9, 1961
Genres | Blues |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instruments | Guitar |
Years active | 1976–present |
Associated acts | Bill Haley and the Comets |
Website |
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Mark Kormanik, also known by his stage name Little Buddy, is an American blues guitarist.
Early life
Mark Kormanik was born in April 9, 1961 in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and raised in East Conemaugh, Pennsylvania, near Johnstown.[1][2] He taught himself to play guitar at fourteen years old, using his brother’s guitar. He began his professional career in 1976.[3]
Music career
Kormanik has toured as well as performing residences in the City of Philadelphia.[4] In 1983 he began performing under the name "Little Buddy", a name afforded him by his manager, playing in three person [rock and roll]] blues bands of the same name.[5] During the late 1990s, he shared a monthly residency with lead guitarist for Bill Haley and the Comets, Franny Beecher.[6] In addition to performing, he has released six full-length albums and written more than two hundred original songs. He also owns Iron Nail Publishing.[3] Kormanik began his recording work as Little Buddy in the late 1990s. His first CD was Explosion of Soul, released in 1998, and in 1999 Kormanik then released Rubber Buns & Liquor.[7] Other albums have included Stylin’, Tight, and Bridgeport Train. In 2011 he released the album Three Hour Tour.[3] This was his sixth album.[1][8]
References
- 1 2 Jazz, All About. "Little Buddy: 3 Hour Tour".
- ↑ Shawn Piatek. Hometown Debut. August 31, 2004. Tribune-Democrat. Page D1.
- 1 2 3 Writer, Kaitlyn LinsnerStaff. "Bridgeport's Little Buddy rocks the blues - Entertainment - Montgomery News".
- ↑ "Telecaster King Bill Kirchen Rocks 'Em in Stafford - The SandPaper".
- ↑ Rachel Rocks. Little Buddy … Black Sabbath Meets the Blues. Pennsylvania Musician Magazine. September 2009. Page 18.
- ↑ Gary Puleo. Rock Pioneer Joins Contemporary Band for some Jammin. April 9, 1999. Times Herald.
- ↑ Little Buddy Rips It Up. Pennsylvania Musician Magazine. November 1999. Page 17.
- ↑ Whitey Noll. Holding Back the Blues. March 3, 1987. Pennsylvania Musician Magazine. Page 14-15.