Mark Goodwin (musician)

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Mark Goodwin
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Goodwin performing with Sick Puppies in 2010.
Background information
Born (1984-07-17) July 17, 1984 (age 40)
Orange County, California, U.S.
Genres
OccupationDrummer
Years active2003–present
Labels
Member of Sick Puppies
Website sickpuppies.com

Mark Goodwin (born July 17, 1984) is an American drummer. He is best known as the drummer for the Australian rock band Sick Puppies.

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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)

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

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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.