Mark Slaughter
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Mark Slaughter | ||
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Background information | ||
Birth name | Mark Slaughter | |
Born | July 4, 1964 (age 42) | |
Origin | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
Genre(s) | Rock | |
Occupation(s) | singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer | |
Instrument(s) | vocals, guitar | |
Years active | 1985-present | |
Associated acts |
Slaughter Vinnie Vincent Invasion |
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Website | www.slaughterweb.com |
Mark Slaughter (born July 4, 1964 in Las Vegas, Nevada) is the founder, singer and guitarist of heavy metal band Slaughter. Before that, he was in Vinnie Vincent Invasion together with fellow bandmate, Dana Strum.
[edit] Biography
Mark Allen Slaughter was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. When he was 11 years old, he started in music. After learning the basics, he taught himself the rest. He plays the guitar and keyboards. When he was in school, Mark had a vocal coach that taught him the proper breathing techniques and how to sing correctly.
He was in several bands like Xcursion, Roz Parade and Vinnie Vincent Invasion, before starting Slaughter in 1988, with Dana Strum. He left the band Vinnie Vincent Invasion with Dana Strum, over differences with mastermind Vincent (former KISS guitarist).
Mark currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife and two sons, Brandon and Elijah.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Slaughter Official Site
- remaining merch from the Vinnie Vincent Invasion Official Fan Club
- Official Site