Mark Watts

Mark's custom made RBH drum kit. See www.rbhdrums.com


Mark in 1978 with Black Diamond!! Yeah baby!!!


Mark with hair!!! 1990

Mark in 1998 with the Boneshakers

 

 

Instrument: Drums. Gretsch, Ludwig and RBH Drums. Sabian, Zildjian and Istanbul cymbals.

 

Musical History: Over 20 years professional experience. Played with the Va. Beach band, the Boneshakers for over 10 years. Toured up and down the east coast. Opened for several acts including the Outfield, Heart, Romantics and Squeeze. Released 2 CDs, Oh So Black and Phiphteen. Also was a member of the Richmond band, the Fredds.

Influences - Jughead, Mel Taylor, Bonham, Robin Bachman, Copeland among others.

Turn ons: Sparkle drum finishes, big hair, Jose Cuervo and Canadians.

Turn offs: Black socks, malt duck, 7 string guitars. 

Favorite on stage questions - "Did you see that?" "Where did you get those shoes?" "What key is this in?"

Favorite on stage answers - "Oh, that's where the end of that song is." "It always sounds like that."

First car: 1976 Gremlin....No, really. A gremlin...Yes....AMC. The AMC Gremlin.....red....No, not the Pacer...A GREMLIN!