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11 Facts About Mark Goldenberg

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Mark Goldenberg was born on October 2,1952 and is an American guitarist and songwriter, noted for his session work and composition of successful songs for Linda Ronstadt, the Pointer Sisters, and others.

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Mark Goldenberg later formed the band Our Town, who recorded one album that was never released.

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Mark Goldenberg studied classical guitar with Richard Pick and piano and counterpoint with Abe Fraser.

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Mark Goldenberg has played on recordings by Bob Dylan, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, Peter Frampton, Eels, Natalie Imbruglia, Chris Isaak, Karla Bonoff, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and William Shatner.

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Mark Goldenberg co-wrote "Automatic," a hit for the Pointer Sisters; and co-wrote "Novocaine for the Soul" for the band Eels.

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Mark Goldenberg wrote "A Kick In The Heart" for Kim Carnes.

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Mark Goldenberg's co-write "How Can This Be Love" was a UK hit single for Andrew Gold, and the opening track of Gold's 1978 album "All This and Heaven Too".

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Mark Goldenberg played lead guitar in Jackson Browne's band from 1994 until 2010.

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In 2015, Mark Goldenberg finished a two-year tour with Hugh Laurie and his Copper Bottom Band.

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Mark Goldenberg released his self-titled solo album of fingerstyle guitar music in 2005.

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Mark Goldenberg plays in a guitar duo with Eric Skye, with whom he has recorded one album, Artifact.