Steve Martin Caro

Carmelo Esteban "Steve" Martin Caro (born October 12, 1948), is an American rock musician who was originally known as Steve Martin. He is best known as the original lead singer of the 1960s baroque pop band The Left Banke, which he rejoined in 2015. The son of flamenco guitarist/vocalist Sarita Heredia, he added his family surname Caro in the 1980s to avoid confusion with Steve Martin, the comedian-actor of the same name.

With The Left Banke, Caro scored chart hits with "Walk Away Renée," "Pretty Ballerina" and "Desiree" in the 1966-68 period. In addition to providing most of the lead vocals on Left Banke recordings, Caro occasionally made instrumental contributions as well, performing guitar and/or drums on various songs. He was also credited for the track "Love Songs in the Night," written and recorded with Banke members. It appears in the Kama Sutra Records soundtrack for the 1972 adult film Hot Parts.

The Left Banke reunion

The current touring version of The Left Banke features two original members with lead vocalist Steve Martin Caro and George Cameron. On March 18, 2015, it was announced that original vocalist Steve Martin Caro officially rejoined the current touring version of The Left Banke. Photos on The Left Banke official Facebook and Twitter pages displayed Steve signing a contract. The current tour features co-headliner Ian Lloyd of Stories.

Only one day after the announcement that Steve Martin Caro returned to the band, it was announced that Caro's longtime friend and bandmate Michael Brown died at age 65.

External links

• Official Facebook page for The Left Banke operated by Steve Martin Caro & George Cameron
• Official Twitter page for The Left Banke operated by Steve Martin Caro & George Cameron
• LeftBanke.nu Left Banke Fansite with videos, pictures, discography, Leftbankeisms, and more
• The Left Banke Fan Page
• The Left Banke Smash Sessions, Montage, Christopher & The Chaps