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Band History | Don | Ian | Mark | Morgan

Mark by Margaret

Mark.

Welcome to the bio of MArk SAdler, I will be your tour guide today. My name is also MArk, as a matter of fact this is my bio, so if you have any questions I am sure I can answer them.

MArk was born and raised in lovely Shoreline, Washington, where he attended catholic school from 1st through 8th grade. He is still in therapy trying to counteract the affects of the brainwashing. He later attended a public highschool, which he also couldn't stand.

Later he attended a local community college, where he was really opened up to a whole new world of music, thanks to some very good friends. No names are mentioned as they refuse to acknowledge ever having known MArk.

At the age of 20 he decided that he wanted to contribute to the musical world. He decided to play the drums and was directed by yet another unnamed friend to take lessons from Jerry Garcia. Ok, it was the "other" Jerry Garcia. This one has all his fingers and is still alive.

After about a year MArk began playing in a band with his friend Alex who was nice enough to be mentioned here. After trying several guitarists they settled on one and formed a band. This didn't last long as Alex moved to Scotland for school.

Things worked out though as members of the previous band have come together as the collective known as Exempli Gratia. MArk continues to take lessons off and on from Mr. Garcia, when time and money are available. Although he has been playing drums for 6 years now, he could always get better.

Outside of the band MArk enjoys playing sports, primarily soccer. Hecurrently plays on 3 different teams. He also enjoys reading and skateboarding, but he usually hurts himself doing that.

Well that is about all I have to say on the subject, if you have any questions you can contact me after the show.

most used equipment:

  • CMC Percussion 5-piece kit
  • Garcia 14" piccolo snare
  • Bosphorous 14" Hammer hi-hat
  • Zildjian 20" ride
  • Paiste 6" splash
  • Sabian Medium Thin 16" crash
  • Sabian Medium Thin 18" crash
  • Some swish china
  • DW-5000 kick pedal
  • pizza delivery bag
  • Pro-Mark 5b japan oak sticks

other:

  • Tama snare
  • generic piccolo snare