Mark Lee (musician)
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Mark David Lee (born May 29, 1973), originally from Powder Springs, GA, is the guitarist and a founding member of the Christian rock band Third Day with singer Mac Powell.
Third Day has amassed album sales of over 6 million units. Mark has performed over 1200 shows with the band, traveling to nearly all 50 states as well as Europe, Australia, and South Africa. Most recently Third Day became the first Christian artist to embark on a USO Tour, performing for troops in Iraq and Kuwait.
As a songwriter, Mark has co-written over 20 number one songs with Third Day. He is the principal writer of award winning songs like "Sky Falls Down" and "Alien", both named GMA Rock Song of the Year; and "Show Me Your Glory", the 2003 ASCAP Song of the Year. Mark has written songs with or for numerous other artists, including Matthew West, Kim Hill, Bart Millard, and Steven Curtis Chapman. "Strong Tower", Mark's collaboration with Kutless, became a #1 hit and the title track of their best selling worship album.
Mark was born, raised and currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife Pearl, and their three sons Darren, Tanner and Aaron.
