Influenced by his dad's dashboard-drumming-while-driving and his early childhood neighbor Nick Palise (sax player for local Detroit legends George Young & the Youngsters) Mark began his drumming career performing avant garde jazz noise fusion percussion compositions with his mom's kitchen utensils. He eventually transitioned to actual drums and moved on from jazz noise fusion to other styles of music as well.

Having paid his dues playing at parties and high school dances, the underage Mark got his first bar gig playing at the west side dive bar The Lighthouse Lounge with the house band Cory & The Midnight Train.

He continued to hone his craft when he moved to California playing in a variety of bands which included rock, country, reggae, R&B, and of course New Wave (hey, it was California in the 80's). Upon returning to Michigan 10 years later with $50 bucks and a degree in physical therapy he commenced to make music in the Detroit area once again playing with the likes of Mark Barrett & Shooting Star, Thornetta Davis, Ralph Koziarski, Randy Volin, Mark Falconberry, and the sister lead country group Joe's Girls. His longest tenure to date was a Dittilieesque 17 years with the iconic Detroit area blues band The Alligators.

After taking a few years off from the music scene for purposes of child raising and psychic realignment Mark returned with a bang joining the historic Steve King & the Dittilies where he has been able to utilize his jazz noise fusion skills once again!

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