Brock MacKenzie started his musical journey in Atlanta, GA. He started in music playing trumpet and majored in performance in college. He began playing guitar at the age of 11 and was heavily influenced by Jimi Hendrix,Van Halen, Steve Vai, Rush, Joe Satriani, and Al Di Meola. He performed in several alternative bands in Atlanta area including Inhock, Begin Sweet World, and The Screamin’ Butterflies. The Screamin’ Butterflies achieved local success with their signature songs of “Johnny” and “Steal”. Both received local radio airplay.
After leaving the stage in 1992, Brock began honing his compositional skills by writing for documentaries.
After success in writing for independent films for companies such as PSG films and Gorilla Shoes Productions, Brock returns to the stage in 2008 with his guitar.