Marshall Rohner
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Marshall Lambert Rohner (December 20, 1963, Iowa
October 18, 2005, Yucca Valley, California
) was a guitarist
whose credits include: TSOL
, The Cruzados, Jimmy and The Mustangs, Kenny Brown and Dino's Revenge.
Rohner appeared in several videos in the early MTV
days including "Live at the Ritz" with the Cruzados.
Rohner was born in Iowa
to Barbara Flaig and Lambert Rohner. However, Rohner spent most of his life in southern California.
His film credits include Road House
starring Patrick Swayze
, Kelly Lynch
, Sam Elliott
, Ben Garraza and John Doe
of X. He was also featured in Voyage of the Rock Aliens
starring Pia Zadora
where he played "Dino" which is believed to be the origin of his band's name "Dino's Revenge." Dino’s Revenge included legendary blues guitarist Hollywood Fats
, Kevan Hill (The Twisters
), Butch Acevedo (L.T.D.
, Tina Turner
) and Steven Ameche
(Philip Bailey
, Gary US Bonds).
Rohner had a reputation for being a very likeable person and was very popular among his fellow musicians. He was known to keep a picture of his two children, Jeffrey and Lacey
, taped to the back of his amplifier during performances.
In the 1980s Rohner began experimenting with intravenous drugs. Rohner's drug use led him to several arrests, imprisonment and eventually AIDS
. Rohner died on October 18, 2005 of AIDS-related causes.
Iowa
Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New...
October 18, 2005, Yucca Valley, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
) was a guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
whose credits include: TSOL
TSOL
TSOL is an American punk rock band which formed in 1978 in Long Beach, California. TSOL is short for True Sounds of Liberty although they are rarely referred to by their full name....
, The Cruzados, Jimmy and The Mustangs, Kenny Brown and Dino's Revenge.
Rohner appeared in several videos in the early MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
days including "Live at the Ritz" with the Cruzados.
Rohner was born in Iowa
Iowa
Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New...
to Barbara Flaig and Lambert Rohner. However, Rohner spent most of his life in southern California.
His film credits include Road House
Road House (1989 film)
Road House is a 1989 American action film partially based on the life of Norman "Storm" Cantwell, directed by Rowdy Herrington and starring Patrick Swayze as a bouncer at a newly-refurbished roadside bar who protects a small town in Missouri from a corrupt businessman. Sam Elliot also plays a...
starring Patrick Swayze
Patrick Swayze
Patrick Wayne Swayze was an American actor, dancer and singer-songwriter. He was best known for his tough-guy roles, as romantic leading men in the hit films Dirty Dancing and Ghost, and as Orry Main in the North and South television miniseries. He was named by People magazine as its "Sexiest...
, Kelly Lynch
Kelly Lynch
Kelly Lynch is an American actress. Once a model for the Elite modeling agency, Lynch appeared in the film Drugstore Cowboy which starred Matt Dillon, and the film Road House which starred Patrick Swayze....
, Sam Elliott
Sam Elliott
Samuel Pack "Sam" Elliott is an American actor. His rangy physique, thick horseshoe moustache, and deep, resonant voice match the iconic image of a cowboy or rancher, and he has often been cast in such roles.-Early life:Sam Elliott was born in Sacramento, California, to a physical training...
, Ben Garraza and John Doe
John Doe
The name "John Doe" is used as a placeholder name in a legal action, case or discussion for a male party, whose true identity is unknown or must be withheld for legal reasons. The name is also used to refer to a male corpse or hospital patient whose identity is unknown...
of X. He was also featured in Voyage of the Rock Aliens
Voyage of the Rock Aliens
Voyage of the Rock Aliens is a 1984 film directed by James Fargo. It stars Pia Zadora and Craig Sheffer.-Plot:A guitar-shaped spaceship streaks through the skies. Aboard is robot 1359 searching the universe via a Rhemascan monitor for the source of rock and roll music that the ship's crew had heard...
starring Pia Zadora
Pia Zadora
Pia Zadora is an American actress and singer. After working as a child actress on Broadway, in regional theater, and in the film Santa Claus Conquers the Martians , she came to national attention in 1981 when, following her starring role in the highly criticized Butterfly, she won a Golden Globe...
where he played "Dino" which is believed to be the origin of his band's name "Dino's Revenge." Dino’s Revenge included legendary blues guitarist Hollywood Fats
Hollywood Fats
Hollywood Fats was an American blues guitarist, active in Los Angeles, California.-Biography:Hollywood Fats was born Michael Leonard Mann in Los Angeles, and started playing guitar at the age of 10...
, Kevan Hill (The Twisters
The Twisters
The Twisters are a Canadian blues band signed to Toronto's NorthernBlues Music.The band consists of 4 members:David "Hurricane" Hoerl ,Brandon Isaak ,Chip Hart Keith Picot ....
), Butch Acevedo (L.T.D.
L.T.D.
L.T.D. is an American R&B/funk band best known for their 1977 hit single, " Back in Love Again," as well as their many ballads, such as "Love Ballad," "We Both Deserve Each Other's Love," and "Where Did We Go Wrong?."-Career:L.T.D...
, Tina Turner
Tina Turner
Tina Turner is an American singer and actress whose career has spanned more than 50 years. She has won numerous awards and her achievements in the rock music genre have led many to call her the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll".Turner started out her music career with husband Ike Turner as a member of the...
) and Steven Ameche
Steven Ameche
Steven Ameche is an American entertainment lawyer and filmmaker.Ameche began his career as a musician playing with such notables as Janet Jackson, Philip Bailey, Gary US Bonds and many others. In 1983 Ameche was asked to perform as an actor–musician on MGM's television series Fame. It was the first...
(Philip Bailey
Philip Bailey
Philip Irvin Bailey is an American R&B, soul, gospel and funk singer, songwriter, percussionist and actor, best known as one of the longtime members of Earth, Wind & Fire. Together with Verdine White, B. David Whitworth, and Ralph Johnson he forms the heart of the current EWF line-up on...
, Gary US Bonds).
Rohner had a reputation for being a very likeable person and was very popular among his fellow musicians. He was known to keep a picture of his two children, Jeffrey and Lacey
Lacey Baker
Lacey Baker is a professional skateboarder from Covina, California who focuses primarily on street tricks.-Skateboarding:...
, taped to the back of his amplifier during performances.
In the 1980s Rohner began experimenting with intravenous drugs. Rohner's drug use led him to several arrests, imprisonment and eventually AIDS
AIDS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus...
. Rohner died on October 18, 2005 of AIDS-related causes.