SexCHANGE, Drugs and Rock-n-Roll
A tortured soul takes a dark journey through drugs, suicide attempts and the life of a rock star.
Tempering his hidden desire to be a women whilst portraying that false bravado expected in the world of rock-n-roll, Mark Free lived a remarkable dual existence.
Through decades of stellar performances with noted rock icons, opening for legendary bands such as KISS, recording the film theme song for “Iron Eagle” starring Louis Gossett Jr., having music videos on MTV and VH-1, having numerous national jingles on the air, being sought after as the premier demo singer in LA and having some of those demos become bootlegged hits in Europe, Mark battled with gender dysphoria.
After two failed marriages and a near-fatal drug overdose, Mark dropped out of the music world and moved from L.A. back to his home in Michigan.
There, he found the support of his siblings and took a nine-to-five job with a mortgage company.
Gender counseling along with psychiatric drugs, AA and faith in God, led Mark to make the most important decision of his life; to undergo gender transformation surgery.
Mark Edward Free became Marcie Michelle Free.
Feeling comfortable in her new skin, Marcie also found a new strength in God’s love. For the first time in her life, she felt worthy to share her music with the world. Within days of this spiritual shift, Marcie received news that her old band, “Unruly Child,” had been offered a record deal with Frontiers Records in Italy. She knew it was destiny and a second chance to find her rightful place in both music and this world.
The new CD, “Worlds Collide” is now moving up numerous charts. “Unruly Child” will begin touring festivals in October 2011, beginning with “Firefest” in Nottingham, England.
Marcie’s first wife, Heidi, has always remained a dear friend and confidante. Together, they have written this screenplay of her life.
Check out the Unruly Child web site at: www.unrulychild.net to hear some music!
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