Marino performed as a keyboard player in numerous coastal bands, some of which will remain forever enshrined in Slovenian music archives with golden letters.

Teen attempts from 1973 - 1975 with his first band 'APEIRON' constituted serious preparation for more serious appearances in later years.

Becoming of age took place with the international formation 'ENSAMBLE 69', fronted by well-known Italian singer Luigi Ricco.