1. Marcel Karl Jacob was a Swedish musician, best known as the founder, chief songwriter, and bassist of the hard rock band Talisman.
15 Facts About Marcel Jacob
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In 1978, Marcel Jacob formed the band Rising Force together with guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen.
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Three years later Marcel Jacob joined the band Force, which later changed its name to Europe, replacing John Leven, who took Marcel Jacob's place in Rising Force.
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In 1985, Marcel Jacob returned to Malmsteen's band to play on the album Marching Out and parts of the following US tour.
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Marcel Jacob left the band in November 1985 due to issues with Yngwie's management and in 1986 he toured with jazz-rock band Wasa Express.
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In 1987, Marcel Jacob played on the album Total Control, the first solo album released by Europe guitarist John Norum.
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Marcel Jacob re-used demo tracks from his pre-Yngwie band Power for several of the songs included on that album, including the Swedish hit single "Let Me Love You".
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In 1989 Marcel Jacob was back in the USA, auditioned for Dio and played on Jeff Scott Soto's other band Eyes's debut.
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In 1992, Marcel Jacob played on a song with Lion's Share, "Nothing's Free", which was included on a Belgian compilation and in 1993 he was guest musician on ex-Candlemass singer Thomas Vikstrom's solo album If I Could Fly.
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Vikstrom and Marcel Jacob had played together with guitar player Tommy Denander and drummer Jake Samuel in the cover band Horny Strings and Vikstrom was a touring member of Talisman along with Jason Bieler from Saigon Kick.
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In 1996, Jacob played on Inspiration, a cover album recorded by Yngwie J Malmsteen.
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Marcel Jacob recorded with Last Autumn's Dream for five further studio albums, the latest being Dreamcatcher, which was released on 26 January 2009.
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Marcel Jacob made his last appearance on record with the Swedish studio band Impulsia, on the album Expressions which was released on 24 September 2009 via Impulsia Music and under Riverside Records.
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Marcel Jacob was found dead from suicide in his home in Kristineberg, Stockholm on 21 July 2009.
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Marcel Jacob killed himself after many years of personal and health issues he was battling.