Draft:Mark Loughman

Submission declined on 4 November 2023 by CNMall41 (talk).

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Declined by CNMall41 6 months ago. Last edited by Citation bot 23 days ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

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Comment: References do not show notability. Also, please see WP:FORBESCON as the Forbes source is not going to count towards notability. CNMall41 (talk) 06:32, 4 November 2023 (UTC)

Comment: Appears to be written using an WP:LLM —asparagusus (interaction) ^sprouts! 02:19, 4 November 2023 (UTC)

Of course, let's make sure the citations are correctly added and there are no errors in the article. Here's the updated version:

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Mark Loughman is an English musician, author, and entrepreneur. Born in Manchester, England, he currently resides in Southern California.

Career edit

Mark Loughman gained prominence during the 'Madchester' period of the mid-1990s,^[1] where he played with bands such as Happy Mondays, Soda, and Elbow.

After a support slot with Sting in 1998, Loughman felt a desire for new horizons. In search of adventure, he embarked on a journey through North America, supporting himself by busking. Arriving in New York City with only a bag and a guitar, he relied on his musical talent to make a living. His travels led him to iconic music cities such as Nashville and Memphis.

Loughman's musical journey eventually brought him to Los Angeles, where he decided to establish permanent residency in 2000. While in Hollywood, he had the opportunity to perform with acts such as The Charlatans and Reeves Gabrels Band. However, he realized that solely pursuing music was not sufficient to sustain a fulfilling lifestyle. This realization prompted a transition from playing music to becoming a technician, utilizing his skills in soldering and technology.^[2]

After several years working behind the scenes in the music industry, Loughman's passion for performing was rekindled. Encouraged by his peers, he returned to the studio and released his debut album, titled Mark Loughman. The album, a fusion of 70s glam, punk, and indie rock, showcased influences from artists such as Marc Bolan, David Bowie, and Paul McCartney. It also featured local guest musicians, including Kenny Aronoff, Chris Chaney, Allan Holdsworth, Josh Homme, and Matt Sorum.^[3]

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Books edit

Non-Fiction edit

Before the Moon: A Complete History of the New World Order (2022) - Outskirts Press

ISBN: 1977254764
ISBN-13: 9781977254764

Fiction (Alternative History) edit

When Humans Roamed the Earth: The End Game for the New World Order (2023) - Outskirts Press

ISBN: 1977261485
ISBN-13: 9781977261489

References edit

^ "The Competitive Pro Audio Market Is No Market For The Faint Of Heart: Here Is A Success Story". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
^ "BAE Audio: Mark Loughman". Audio Musica Digital. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
^ "Music Etc. – Coming Full Circle". Mix Online. 8 September 2016. Retrieved 2023-09-15.

[Forbes-1] "The Competitive Pro Audio Market Is No Market For The Faint Of Heart: Here Is A Success Story". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-09-15.

[AudioMusicaDigital-2] "BAE Audio: Mark Loughman". Audio Musica Digital. Retrieved 2023-09-15.

[MixOnline-3] "Music Etc. – Coming Full Circle". Mix Online. 8 September 2016. Retrieved 2023-09-15.

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