From the Ardoin family legacy that started with, Amede Ardoin who was born in 1898-1942 Marcus is the grandson of Delphine Ardoin,brother of the late great Boi' Sec Ardoin. Marcus was born June 18 1983 in Houston Texas and raised by his mother who was born in Mamou Louisiana. Marcus graduated high school from Aldine Sr. High in houston Texas and went on to college to receive degrees in computer electronics and music.

With the sound that you hear from Marcus he is known for incorporating jazz, rock, r &b and hip hop into his zydeco blend. His band started in 2003. This is when he came up with the name Zydeco Legendz. Marcus first cd entitled "We Ready" came out in 2003 released under Back Room Records which is Chris Ardoin label. His 2nd cd titled "Unforgettable" released in 2005 under Praise Records. In 2009 the third cd released under Rock Tha House Records which is Brian Jacks label. In late 2011 his fourth cd entitled "New Beginning" released under Rock Tha House Records. Currently Marcus is working on another album to release in late 2015 or early 2016 under Rock Tha House Records.

Marcus has won awards in many different categories. He has won best trailride band award in 2008, 2009, 2011, he has also won artist on the rise at ZMAS 2014. The band is known for their fast pace energy they bring. The talent that Marcus and the band has they can play new school and old school Zydeco. They have played shows all over Texas, as well as Oklahoma, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, California, Georgia and all over Louisiana.

The list of festivals is far from a few but they include such great ones like, Austin Zydeco Festival, New Caney Festival and the Pirate Fest in Savannah GA.

Marcus and the Zydeco Legendgz is in a class of their own!

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