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Benny Mardones, nicknamed “The Voice” due to his near four-octave vocalrange and soulful, passionate delivery, is storming the music scene once again with his first album of solely Mardones' compositions in over 15 years. Entitled "Let’s Hear it For Love", the new album is full of catchy hooks and melodic twists.

Mardones, has enjoyed an extremely successful twenty-five years as a songwriter and showman. He has shared the stage with Fleetwood Mac and the Rolling Stones, and has played alongside legends such as the Otis Redding band. In a Showtime tribute to rock icon Roy Orbison, Benny performed with the likes of Bob Dylan, John Fogerty, and Johnny Cash. Mardones’ ability to compose music that transcends generational gaps and typical pop-rock-r&b genre pigeonholes has much to do with his achingly honest lyrics and soulful delivery. As Rolling Stone quips, his “gloriously adolescent romanticism” appeals to all – regardless of age or musical background.

Pursuing a rigorous touring schedule over the years despite his recent diagnosis with Parkinson’s, Benny gathers his strength from his passion for performing and his adoring fans. He notes that, “There are days where I wonder if I am going to be able to use these vocal chords... if my legs are going to hold me up. But at this point in my life, my fans are almost family – they support me and they help keep me going. As long as they want to hear me sing, as long as they want to come to the shows… I will pour every last drop of myself into performing.”

Benny’s new eleven-song LP has been dedicated to his long time road manager and dear friend, Tommy Piraino, who passed away recently from leukemia. The song, “Just for you my friend,” which features a short appearance from Tommy’s son, was penned as Benny grieved. Says Mardones, “There are a number of extremely personal tracks on the album that I almost considered not including. But I realized that one of the reasons my friends and fans have been so supportive of me over the years, is that I refuse to hold back. You come to my shows or listen to my albums – you get 100% uncensored me.”