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Mark started out with straight superiors in every solo/ensemble contest during high school and went on to receive a full music scholarship to Sante Fe College. His many years of playing professionally landed him in Phoenix, AZ, where he met Sebastian Bach, which would end up being a 20 year professional relationship. He was with Sebastian Bach for the last 8 years, appearing on both of his solo releases, one was the CD "Bring 'em Bach alive", produced my Michael Wagner(SpitFire/Atlantic) and the other was the DVD "Forever Wild"(SpitFire/EagleVision). He has been and still is seen on VH1 in a few shows featuring Sebastian Bach..
His playing experience includes:
SEBASTIAN BACH & FRIENDS (Atlantic)
BACH TIGHT 5 (Spitfire/Atlantic)
BLACKFOOT
AXE(Atco Records)
CROOK(Paul Crook also played with Mark in Sebastian Bach's band, as well as being a member of Anthrax as lead guitarist and engineer/producer. Paul is currently performing and recording with Meatloaf.
ROCK BUDZ which members included Sebastian Bach, Dimebag Darrell, Rex Brown, and Snake Sabo.
MR. WHOOPIE QUARTET
FUTURE URBAN ZOO
YAMUTHA(produced by Charlie Gambetta)
BROOD NYC (managed and booked by BamBam and produced by Sebastian Bach)
WARPDRIVE(Music For Nations). Warp Drive received a 5 star review in KERRANG! Magazine.
He performed on BBC "Top of the Pops" in London England for W.A.S.P.(Capital Records)
ADAM BOMB(Geffen Records)
VO5(members included Sebastian Bach, Pete Freezin of Alice Cooper, The Almighty, Ron "SweetHeart Collie of The Throbs, and Pete Dove of The Flu)
MADAM X(Jet/CBS Records)
SCARLETT in which Mark performed a 4 month U.S.O tour of Europe
THE AMERICAN TEASERS(Tuff Records).
He has currently been released on the "Bang Your Head.. DVD, released earlier this year. Performances from Balingren, Germany include Dio, Twisted Sister, and Motorhead
.."0"/ Click this Pic for the Official Website of Sebastian Bach

ROCK BUDZ!!!
Here is a Drum Machine in which you can play and actually hear the sounds. The letters on the drums work with your keyboard or you can just use your mouse. Don't forget to use the caps lock to change the hi-hat open or closed. Have Fun!!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/10/2006
Band Members:

Bam Bam is endorsed by XCEL Drumsticks and AQUARIAN Drumheads!!Mark "Bam Bam" McConnell / Anton Fig Drum Solo 2000
Bam Bam Club La Vela
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Influences:
Rock, Classic Rock, Metal, Jazz-Fusion, Southern Rock that has been recorded or performed with talent, and passion.

Bob - Bamster - Dimebag

In Memory of a Dear Friend and Metal God, that is truly missed!!


Dimebag Darrell
1966-2004



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Type of Label: Major

My Blog

married

Hey, I have been, and am married to my kick-ass wife, Rikki "Pebbles" McConnell. She is my lil' bunny wabbit. I love her WAY!!!  She's my ANGEL. She's my best Lil Buddy!!! xoxoxoxoxo
Posted by on Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:34:00 GMT

New Band

I'm now a proud member of Tempest Reign, you can find them on my space or at .com. My Mom passed away, OUCH. Hurts way bad man. Be safe guys, and always show love. It's important!!! Peace, and rock-n-...
Posted by on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:05:00 GMT

Rev Bam Bams Rock N Roll Church @ The Backstage Lounge

The ultimate jam night in North Fla. at BackStage Lounge in Gainesville, Fl. Star studded. Pro hosts, pros invited. Everyone welcome. Bring yer ass on!!! Kenny Music is Life!!!  
Posted by on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:43:00 GMT

Metal

Hey guys who wait months in between to read. I am in full swing with Southern Rock Allstars. FCKN killer news, I am doing a CD with Scott Free, currently a "member" of P-Funk. He does fly dates with t...
Posted by on Fri, 31 Aug 2007 11:03:00 GMT

psycho stalker

As always, someone with no life of their own have to spread vicious rumors to amuse themselves at someone elses expence. If you have heard disturbing gossip, take it for what it is. BS. Those who...
Posted by on Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:28:00 GMT

What I'm up to

I'm no longer in Blackfoot. It just wasn't as busy as I thought it would be. Best of luck to those guys. I have reformed FUTURE URBAN ZOO, my killer funk band. We have some dates. I have also&nbs...
Posted by on Wed, 16 May 2007 22:07:00 GMT