'Glee'k Mark Salling Has Big 'Pipe Dreams'

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Mark Salling is leaving the Glee club to pursue a solo career. Don't worry, Puck will still be a regular at McKinley High School with the rest of New Directions glee club, but the singer/songwriter behind Puck will be releasing his own solo album Pipe Dreams.

Fontana Distribution, a division of Universal Music Group and Pipe Dream Records announced today that Mark will be flying solo with his new record on his debut label!

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According to the press release Mark, "chronicles the seven-year musical journey with a sound reminiscent of early classic Rock ‘n’ Roll, alternative, and a 60’s folk-beat era sound," on Pipe Dreams which he also served as the writer/ performer/ producer on each track.

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“Wanted to tell u all myself, my solo record PIPE DREAMS drops 10/12! So grateful for all your support," he Tweeted today.

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So look out for Mark's first single, "Lone Ranger."  We know we will be!

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