- Mark Cocks
Infobox Musical artist
Name = Mark Cocks
Img_capt = Mark Cocks on stage 2005
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Background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
Origin = Truro, Cornwall, England
Instrument = Electric and Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Drums
Genre = Rock, Pop, Heavy Metal, Emo
Occupation = Guitarist
Years_active = 1995-present
Label = Warner Brothers, ICC/Elevation
Associated_acts = Quench, Josh Doyle, Doug Walker, Martyn Layzell, Psalmistry, TVB
URL = [http://www.myspace.com/markcguitar Mark's Myspace Page]Mark Cocks is a British lead guitarist who plays for Warner Bros’ Top 40 artist Doug Walker and features on Doug’s debut album "Fear Together" (2008) (produced by Danton Supple – producer of Coldplay’s "X&Y" etc). He also plays for UK rock band Quench [ [http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/articles/music/Quench/7170/p1/ Interview with Mark Cocks about Quench's album "Afterglow"] ] (
ICC Records ) as well as ex Dum Dums frontmanJosh Doyle in the USA andMartyn Layzell (Survivor Records). He has also appeared with various other artists for TV and recording sessions including Italian superstar Elisa, on the same bill as Destiny’s Child at an MTV Live event.Mark's nickname 'Magic' originates from a Doug Walker radio session on Dermot O'Leary's BBC Radio 2 show, where Dermot referred to Mark as 'Magic' after misreading his name on a handwritten note.
Other projects Mark has been linked to include Breakbeat/Punk/Thrash band Psalmistry, pop band TVB and comedy 70s Funk/Disco covers band The Mojo Collective.
Biography
Mark was born in Truro, Cornwall, England and lived in Newquay, Cornwall for the first few years of his life. His family then moved to Alton, Hampshire where at the age of 16 Mark taught himself to play guitar. His first real taste of playing in bands was on
The University of Exeter band scene, where he won the award for best guitarist two years running at the Battle of the Bands competition. Mark graduated from Exeter University with a Law Degree, a qualification he has never used as he has played guitar professionally since graduating. His only music qualification is a Diploma in Contemporary Music (with Honours) from theAcademy of Contemporary Music (Guildford).Equipment
Guitars:
* Fender USA Strat Plus (customised with his trademark mirror scratchplate, Graphtech Ghost piezo saddles and pre-amp, and a Seymour Duncan Hot Rails pickup with coil tap)
* Fender USA Standard Telecaster
* Taylor 314CE
* Gibson Les Paul Standard
* Gibson Firebird Studio Effects:
* Line 6: DL4, MM4 and FM4,
* MXR EVH Phase 90
* Electro Harmonix Mini Q-Tron
* Digitech Whammy IV
* Seabro Tubestation Talk Box
* Ibanez TS9DX,
* Tokai TDL-1 Delay
* Boss TU-2, OC-2, TR-2
* Jim Dunlop Cry Baby,
* Ebow PlusAmplifiers:
* Mesa/Boogie Lonestar Special 2X12
* Marshall TSL100 Head with 1960A and 1960B 4X12 speaker cabinets.
* Mesa/Boogie Roadster Head.Endorsements: Mesa/Boogie, Line 6, Picato Musicians Strings, Pedal Train Cases.
Discography
* "Fear Together" by Doug Walker (2008)
* "Reality Radio" by Quench (2008)
* "High School Soldier" by Josh Doyle (2007, release tbc)
* "Stand In Awe (live)" by Martyn Layzell and St Aldates (2006)
* "One God (live)" by Martyn Layzell (Spring Harvest) (2006)
* "Heavenbound (live)" by Martyn Layzell (New Wine) (2006)
* "Dredd vs Death OST" Playstation/X-Box/PC game (2003)
* "Afterglow" by Quench (2003)
* "Barnroom Demos" by Entrace Thesis (Josh Doyle) 2002
* "Mandora EP" by Mandora (2003)
* "Icons Be Bygones" by Ripcord (2001)
* "Number One Superguy" by Numberone Superguy (2000)
* "Rumpus Room" by Ripcord (2000)
* "What About Us" by TVB (1997)Plus guest appearances on recordings by Psalmistry and Freeslave [ [http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/products/Freeslave/Remember_The_Day/12505/ Freeslave review featuring Mark Cocks] ]
External Links
* [http://www.myspace.com/markcguitar Mark's Myspace Page]
* [http://www.joshdoyle.com/ Josh Doyle's Official Website]
* [http://www.quenchuk.com/ Quench's Official Website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/quenchuk Quench's Myspace Page]
* [http://www.myspace.com/dougwalkermusic Doug Walker's Official Myspace Page]
* [http://www.youtube.com/markcguitar Mark's YouTube Channel]
* [http://www.jezcarr.com/mojo/ The Mojo Collective Homepage]References
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