Mark Goodwin (musician)

Mark Goodwin (born July 17, 1986) is an American drummer. He is best known as the drummer for the Australian rock band Sick Puppies.

Mark Goodwin
Born (1986-07-17) July 17, 1986
Orange County, California, U.S.
GenresAlternative metal, post-grunge, nu metal
Occupation(s)Musician, drummer
InstrumentsDrums, percussions
Years active2003–present
Labels
Associated actsSick Puppies
Websitesickpuppies.com

Biography

Goodwin grew up in Orange County in California and started playing the drums when he was 12 years old. As he never took drumming lessons, he watched as many drummers as he could and listened to music and drums constantly.[1] Before moving to Los Angeles after high school, he played drums in several local bands.

Musical career

Sick Puppies (2003–present)
Main article: Sick Puppies

Mark joined Sick Puppies in 2003 after their drummer, Chris Mileski left the band prior to Sick Puppies moving to the United States. He met Sick Puppies in Los Angeles through a classified ad and was asked to join the band.[2] He has been the drummer of Sick Puppies since 2003, writing lyrics to a few tracks off their albums since Connect, and occasionally provides backup vocals.

Artistry

Influences

In his music career, Goodwin stated he was influenced by a lot of 90's rock and post-grunge music. He named Foo Fighters, Rage Against the Machine, and Green Day as some of the many bands he was influenced by.[3]

Discography

Sick Puppies
See also: Sick Puppies discography
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References
  1. "Mark Goodwin of Sick Puppies". Modern Drummer. September 2009. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
  2. "Sick Puppies – 2014". Moon Dance Jam. 2014. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
  3. "A NEW ERA: Sick Puppies Mark Goodwin on The Band's Exciting New Chapter". Icon vs Icon. May 11, 2016. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
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