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RIP Jo Ann Marks
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From David's Facebook page:
Jo Ann Marks, mother of guitarist David Marks, one of the original Beach Boys, passed away on July 7 after a short illness. Mrs. Marks’ long, colorful, and fiercely independent life came to a peaceful end in Burbank, California where she capably worked in the entertainment business until two-weeks before her death.
Born in New Castle, Pennsylvania to parents Sam and Anna Carlo on June 16, 1929, Jo Ann married local auto-mechanic Elmer Lee Marks and the couple welcomed their only child David in 1948. By the mid 1950’s Jo Ann insisted that the family move to California hoping for a sunnier and more glamorous lifestyle. “She wanted to see movie stars,” remembers David. Incredibly Jo Ann not only befriended dozens of famous celebrities, but she became a trusted spiritual advisor and psychic counsel to many of them.
Her most celebrated connection to fame came in 1956 when out of millions of potential homes in the greater Los Angeles area, the Marks family somehow moved into the house directly across the street from future Beach Boys and future rock legends Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson. David struck up a personal and musical relationship with the Wilson boys and by the early 1960’s he had played guitar on a string of Beach Boys classics. Today a California State Landmark and Monument featuring the names of the six original Beach Boys, including David, sits between the former site of the Wilsons and Marks homes in Hawthorne, California.
Jo Ann contributed an often-overlooked management role during the Beach Boys’ early rise to fame. She supported and promoted the group along with her husband Elmer who also served as the group’s tour manager in 1963. The couple kept track of the Beach Boys earliest concert appearances, ticket sales, income, and expenses. Jo Ann even mediated potential brawls between the group and local surfers who often resented them. That year their “Surfin’ U.S.A.” release had been among the most successful singles and albums in the entire recording industry. Upon David’s departure from the Beach Boys Jo Ann assumed the management of his new group David Marks and the Marksmen. They were the first rock act signed to A&M Records, and also recorded for the Warner Brothers label.
Jo Ann cultivated a unique and productive profile as a psychic advisor to the stars. Among her clients and close friends were the Everly Brothers, Tuesday Weld, Carole King, Regis Philbun, Tina Turner, John Densmore of the Doors and many others. She was likely the first person to acquaint Brian Wilson with the term “Good Vibrations”. Jo Ann also played a role in the discovery of several noted artists including Warren Zevon. While working at Liberty Records she co-wrote a song that was released on a single by Mel Carter titled “Everything Stops For A Little While”. It was Jo Ann’s A&R connections at Liberty that helped son David’s group the Moon land a recording contract in 1968.
A widow since Elmer’s passing in 1975, Jo Ann maintained an active presence in the entertainment field for over five decades. She took on the role of mother figure for David’s daughter Jennifer, providing her with support, wisdom, and Italian cooking talent, and sharing an epic trip to Disneyland they remembered for the rest of Jo Ann’s life. She survived long enough to see her son officially rejoin the Beach Boys twice including witnessing their celebrated 50th Anniversary reunion tour and album in 2012. She is survived by her son David and his wife, Carrie, her granddaughter Jennifer Blake and husband Tim, and her sister Andrea Simon.
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This makes me sad. My condolences to her family
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David, I am sorry for your losing your mother. Mothers can never be replaced. Blessings to you and your family
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I was just flicking through 'The Lost Beach Boy' two days ago, the 7th, and saw her picture. Condolences to the family.
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I'm at a loss for words.
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Posted on David's FB page.
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That's Jo Ann? I thought it's just some girl taking pic with the Boys. Anyway, condolences to David's fam.
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Quote from: RangeRoverA1 on July 09, 2016, 10:47:34 PM
That's Jo Ann? I thought it's just some girl taking pic with the Boys. Anyway, condolences to David's fam.
I believe so.
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I'm very sorry to read this. My deepest sympathies to David and his family. As a personal aside, as a dedicated beach boys fan I thank her very much for keeping such meticulous records of the early concerts which proved to be invaluable in tracing the beginnings of the group.
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R.I.P.
David, our thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time
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To David and Carrie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Big hugs to you, and prayers going out.
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I send my condolences to Dave, Carrie and their family as well. From what I have read, Dave's mom was a proud and strong Italian American woman, a colorful and dynamic personality, and a great mom, in addition to being, as John asserts, an underestimated factor in BB history.
There is nothing quite like losing a mom, at any age. When my mom passed in 2009, an old Italian man, actually one of my non-traditional students, told, me, "son, just remember you only have to go through this once."
We fans will keep her memory alive. I'll be driving by the "old house" today over the 105 on the way to the beach and will think of the Marks family.
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We are all thinking of you at this time, David--I'm sure that you will buoyed by all of the great memories of your mother's life and her vibrant personality. It's clear that she kept her zest for life until the very end, as evidenced by her continuing to work well into her 80s. Kudos to Jon for a finely crafted remembrance.
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Very sorry to hear this. Condolences to David and his family.
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Deepest condolences to Mr Marks and his family.
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My deepest condolences to the family of the Beach Boy with whom I share a first name. It sounds like she had a good run (87 years). We owe her many thanks for keeping records of early gigs and for being David's mom. RIP, Jo Ann Carlo Marks.
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Quote from: mojoman3061 on July 11, 2016, 07:00:17 PM
It sounds like she had a good run (87 years).
Yes,87 is not bad age to die.
2 OregonRiverRider: it was rhetorical question, kind of showing surprise she looks young there.
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According to a birthday post just weeks before, she was the last remaining Beach Boys parent.
Condolences to family and friends.
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I think Mike's dad is still alive.
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Quote from: Ognir Rrats on July 12, 2016, 11:09:45 AM
I think Mike's dad is still alive.
Unfortunately, Mike's father passed away in 2013.
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Ahh.... She looked so good in the Dennis Wilson documentary!
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