The Marcus King Band - 'I Won't Be Here' (Lyric Video)

Official lyric video for The Marcus King Band's "I Won't Be Here"

Songwriter. Guitarist. Singer. Bandleader. At only 20 years of age, Marcus King’s dazzling musical ability is evident throughout The Marcus King Band, the young phenom’s 2nd full-length LP and first for Fantasy Records. Operating within the fiery brand of American roots music that King calls "soul-influenced psychedelic southern rock," the album highlights King’s gorgeous, rough-hewn vocals, soaring guitar work and heartfelt songwriting all amidst a group of masterful musicians who, together, are quickly becoming one of the country’s most sought after live acts.

Raised in Greenville, South Carolina, King was brought up on the blues, playing shows as a pre-teen sideman with his father—bluesman Marvin King, who himself was the son of a regionally-known guitarist—before striking out on his own. Going beyond the sonic textures of his acclaimed 2015 debut album, Soul Insight; The Marcus King Band broadens his sound, touching upon everything from funky R&B to Southern soul and Americana in the process. His band gets in on the action too, stacking the songs with blasts of swampy brass, a lock-step rhythm section and swirling organ. Ever the multi-tasker, King bounces between several instruments, handling electric and acoustic guitar — as well as pedal and lap steel — while driving each track home with his soulful, incendiary voice.

[MattyJ]

Wasn’t he like 18-19 when this came out???I couldn’t imagine writing a song like this and having that much talent. Unreal…😮‍💨

[therdmbf]

This kid is so special... He has something that took countless legendary musicians a lifetime to find. I feel unbelievably blessed to have come across his music so early in his career...

[hippilover]

You know there's always one kid that just gets it. Looking forward to seeing you one day Marcus ❤

[hockeymonkey]

Can't stop listening. Please never stop making music. You were made for this.

[robertshepherd]

This man needs more radio time. He has the thing. Everyone needs to hear

[cynthiaosborne]

Absolutely this man is a legend in the making, God keep your angels around him at all times.

[cheryljeter]

This young man is 27 years old and has a voice filled with such soul. I am almost 67 years old and I absolutely love his music. Keep on keepin' on, kiddo!

[switchbladeromance]

This song breaks my heart but gives me strength to carry on..

[seanm]

How do you know a song is far from perfect? Put it next to this and see that it cannot compare. Yea, this song is perfect to me.

[greghull]

You touched my soul today Brother and I know we’ll never meet but I thank you from the bottom of my bent up heart.

[edkeene]

My god this is one talented young man. Has the skills to become a legend

[brendarichey]

WHY ! WHY ! WHY ! Am I just now discovering your music I'm reeled in as of August 2022 ❤

[BulldogDan]

Not since Bonnie Raitt’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me” has a song spoke so well about a one sided love.

[DRPorkn]

Such a gift, what a beautiful soul. Markus King is Love

[beebeeclayson]

I could listen to this song over and over.There are only 2 songs in my life that brought tears to my eyes and this is one of them.That voice is so good.

[mojolightnin]

Damn this dude is talented, jams like hell, is a great singer, and his songs are bad to the bone! These days the top 40 is full of nothing but crap, and every now and then something great like this comes along. I'm ordering this album right away! Keep doing your thing Marcus!

[shawnawilkinson]

For the love of Christ... this one is not only working up some kind of emotion but its serving well as a scary reminder.

[jackiestringfellow]

I hear so much Allman bros and I am so grateful. You are AMAZING AND SOULFUL. YOU WERE BORN FOR THIS MAGIC. 😭💗💗💗

[murraybowden]

Do you ever feel
like you were born into the wrong era Marcus??
Lucky to have you with us mate. 👍
Merry Christmas 🎄

[oofogmanoo]

You ever hear one of those songs that when its done you instantly repeat... This is the one!