Name: Mark

Nicknames: Halty, Marco

Hometown: Cottage Grove, MN

Music Background: My mom and dad had a guitar in their closet if that counts. I can’t really explain why I got into guitar. Some things resonate with a person’s soul and guitar does that for me.

Musical Influence: Early influences were Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Scorpions. But it has grown and changed to bands like The Offspring, Foo Fighters, and today's bands, like Silver Sun Pickups and AFI.

Interests: Music, of course, is my main interest, but others include hiking, hunting, fitness, and anything else outdoors.

Favorite Songs: Semi-Charmed Kind of Life by Third Eye Blind has always struck a chord in me.

Favorite Bands: It changes all the time, so I'll need to update this on occasion. For today, let's keep it current and go with Family Force 5.

Favorite Quotes: “Can’t be king of the world if you’re slave to the grind.” ~ Skid Row.

Fun Fact about you: I’m in a band with three awesome people. How much FUN is that?! Oh, and I also still own my very first car, a 1968 Mercury Cougar. Sweet!