Mark Matejka
Mark Matejka | |
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 Mark Matejka Performing With Lynyrd Skynyrd at Brixton Academy 05/31/09 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Mark Matejka |
| Born | January 2, 1967 Houston, Texas |
| Genres | Southern rock, hard rock, blues-rock |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Website | lynyrdskynyrd.com |
Mark "Sparky" Matejka (Born January 2, 1967 in Houston, Texas) is an American Southern rock guitarist. He is probably best known as a guitarist in Lynyrd Skynyrd. He joined the band in 2006,[1] replacing Hughie Thomasson who had left to reform Outlaws. He first played with Skynyrd on their Christmas Time Again album in 2000 and was credited with guitar and vocals.
Biography
Prior to joining Lynyrd Skynyrd, Matejka was a member of Hot Apple Pie, a country music band.[2] He also played for Charlie Daniels Band[3] and Sons of the Desert.[4]
He played guitar on tour with The Kinleys in 1998.[5]
Matejka is a former student of the North Texas State University (now UNT) jazz program, and studied under renowned guitar educator Jack Peterson.
Matejka graduated from James E. Taylor High School, in Katy, TX
References
- ^ Jordan, Mark (June 2, 2006). "Rock's survivors play on: Tragedies take toll on Skynyrd but heart of music still beats", The Commercial Appeal, p. G22.
- ^ North, Peter (August 4, 2006). "Hot Apple Pie warms to challenge on outdoor saloon's stage", Edmonton Journal, p. A15.
- ^ Campell, Dan (June 5, 2006). "Skynyrd plays Wolf Trap: Dedicates 'Red, White, Blue' to military past and present", Washington Times, p. B5.
- ^ Bream, Jon (June 9, 2006). "Why, it's Lynyrd Skynyrd's Southern rock, infiltrating the country-music scene", Star Tribune, p. F4.
- ^ Boehm, Mike (April 29, 1998). "Twin Engines: The Talented Kinley Sisters Are Prepared for Takeoff: Now They Need to Tap Some Star Power", Los Angeles Times, p. 2.