With humble beginnings at age 12, Mark played his debut live show with his very first band 'Open Current'.

The performance was at the Lincoln School Ampitheatre in Alameda, Ca. The line-up included band leader and lead guitarist Steve 'Sky' Clems, vocalist Scott Rowley, 'Jimmi Ward' (guitarist now turned bassist) and drummer Keith Davis. Yes, three guitars and no bass. They enjoyed the rush of entertaining a rocking crowd! Jimmi and Mark were the closest of friends and in their off time were absorbing as much music as they could. Many hours were spent having fun practicing riffs on Jimmi's infamous Kingston EKO guitar (aka 'Flying U'). The musical seeds were planted and the garden was watered with passion, desire and rebellion as it fed their musical hearts from that moment on.

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