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Marc Martel
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Marc Martel performing in 2013
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| Background information |
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| Born | (1976-11-16) November 16, 1976 (age 43)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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| Origin | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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| Genres | Rock, Christian rock, pop |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician |
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| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
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| Associated acts | Downhere, Queen |
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| Website | marcmartelmusic.com |
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Marc Martel (born November 16, 1976) is a Canadian Christian rock musician. Martel was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to father Michel Martel and mother Barbara Beresford Martel. He attended Briercrest College and Seminary in Saskatchewan, where he formed the band Downhere with his roommate Jason Germain and a few friends in 1999.
Downhere (1999–2012)[edit]
Downhere developed their sound while touring on behalf of Briercrest College. After four years of college, the band relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, where they signed with Word Records. Downhere went on to win multiple Juno Awards, Covenant Awards and a Dove Award. They released 10 albums, including On the Altar of Love, before going on hiatus effective January 1, 2013.
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