Marc Lacy
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Walter Marcellus Lacy, also known as Marc Lacy (born May 28, 1969) is a spoken word artist. He is the author and publisher of two books of poetry: The Looking Heart – Poetic Expressions from Within and Rock & Fire – Love Poetry from the Core.
Early life
[edit]Lacy was born in Huntsville, Alabama, USA. He is the 2nd child and eldest son born to Walter and Julianne Lacy. After graduating from Alabama A&M University,[1] Lacy worked as an engineer for several corporations and is currently a government contractor. He spent numerous years involved in organizational work and anchoring various community service projects (member: Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, National Society of Black Engineers)[citation needed] within the North Alabama area.
Career
[edit]In 2001, Lacy had co-founded The Legendary ArtNSoul Society of Expression. Via the local open mic circuit, Lacy transformed from a written poet, into a spoken word artist. In 2004, Lacy published his first book, The Looking Heart, and co-produced his first spoken word CD, REFlux, (Charles Owens, Touchzone Production & Publishing). Both works were the recipients of several independent publishing/performance awards.[2][3][4][5] By 2007, Lacy released his second book of poetry Rock & Fire, which garnered him a nomination for "Poet of the Year" – Open Book Awards along with Nikki Giovanni.[6] He has traveled the nation participating in various spoken word/literary endeavors.
Discography
[edit]Albums/EPs
[edit]- REFlux – Poetic Spirit & Spoken Soul (2004)
Guest and compilation appearances
[edit]- "A Dead Rose" Rhonda Lawson[permanent dead link]
- "Witness the Truth Volume II" Rashad Rayford[permanent dead link]
- "Point of No Return" Elissa Gabrielle
- "Step up to the Mic" Michael J. Burt
- "Finger Lickin' Way to Fight Fat" Donna Smith
References
[edit]- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-08-28. Retrieved 2008-02-11.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Celebrity of the Month".[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Disilgold Poet of the Year".[permanent dead link]
- ^ "C&B Book Industry News".
- ^ "New Authors Award".
- ^ "Literary Awards Show". Archived from the original on 2008-01-19.