Marianne Segal 1974 - 2007
Part 1
After The Marian Segal Band folded in November 1973, Marianne signed a publishing and production deal with Jeff Wayne (known for his work on War of the Worlds and recordings with David Essex). This deal was made on the strength of Marianne's demo recordings of original songs made with Julian Mendelsohn from 1974 to 1975. This did lead to some master recordings with Jeff Wayne and The Real Thing in 1975.
The image she was being asked to portray was more for the 'Pop' market and she was in a dilemma as to whether to continue on with this direction, or to pull out and stay closer to her roots. She decided to return to her folk-rock roots.
From here, aside from the many television and radio jingles Marianne was booked to sing on, she formed a new working band with the assistance of Julian Mendelsohn. The situation attracted quite a few up and coming, and also well-known, musicians to the studio where they rehearsed in Fulham, London
One of the main members who stayed with her for some years through the musical changes was Root Cartwright, whose previous band was Principal Edward's Magic Theatre. Root played lead guitar. Dave Waite also joined Marianne's new Band for a while as second guitarist.
Around this time, Marianne was taken under the wings of The William Morris Agency for a while and had interest from Rocket Records. 
However, the 'Punk Era' had just begun and there was a natural departure from mainstream interest in folk music, making it difficult to obtain a record deal or publishing deal at that time.
She was still recording demos of her new songs with Julian Mendelsohn and working with James Litherland of Colosseum and Pete Sears (later to join Jefferson Starship). Both had played on the original Jade album.
Marianne had her daughter in 1978.
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