Starting out in various local punk rock bands, Marshall Hicks began writing his own songs and arrangements. He continued his curiosity by diving into any instrument, jangler, or sound he could get his hands on and learning it. Having played with many independent touring bands such as: The Missionaries, The Makeout, The Wading Girl, Pissant and Nancy & 2 Meteors, he gained great knowledge and experience of the road, night clubs and bars, and showmanship. As well as playing, Marshall started to release a lot of his own CDs of his bands and recordings. Currently living deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, he is behind the drum set with Virginia Electric and also keeping up a few side project and finding time to work on home/studio recordings and solo shows, Marshall doesn’t plan to slow down.