Mark Ellis
Singer/Songwriter from South East UK. Playing bass in 2 bands, playing Rock and covers. Recently started working on solo projects.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Started playing guitar at 8 years old.
And playing Bass from 16.
In first band at 11, called The Heartbeats.
First Gig with The Heartbeats played to the 3rd and 4th years at junior school.
Band history. The Heartbeats, Thor, Medusa, Rosemary Horrid, Sky, Choice, After Midnight,
The Tour, Dirtie Bertie, Silverbeard.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Have played in bands since the age of 11, it's part of our lifestyle and our social life. Always gigging and cant see it stopping.
Your musical influences
Acoustic rock/folk/country/pop/new age.Influences include Roy Harper, Jethro Tull, Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, too numerous to mention.
What equipment do you use?
Lowden, Taylor and Yamaha Acoustic Guitars, Ibanez Sound Gear Bass, PJB Amplification. Now recording on Logic.
