Marshall Crenshaw

Early Years

Born in 1953 in Detroit, Michigan, Marshall Crenshaw learned to tune a guitar correctly at age ten and has been trying ever since.

Breakthrough and Beatlemania

His first big break came in 1978 playing John Lennon in Beatlemania, first as an understudy in New York, then in the West Coast company, followed by a national touring company.

New York City Journey

Removing himself from that situation in Feb. 1980, Marshall settled in New York City.

Enthralled by the hyper-diverse musical culture of the City, and the local Rock scene in particular, Marshall formed a Rock and Roll band with brother Robert on drums and Chris Donato on bass.

Encounter with Alan Betrock

After crossing paths with the great and legendary Alan Betrock, Marshall recorded his debut single "Somethings Gonna Happen" for Betrock's Shake Records label.

Rise to Popularity

At nearly the same time, legendary Rockabilly singer Robert Gordon's recording of Marshall's "Someday Someway" was released as a single on the RCA label.

These two records simultaneously broke big on New York's WNEW-FM, causing Marshall and his trio's local popularity to explode.