Mark Kendall (guitarist)
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Mark Kendall | |
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Born | April 29, 1957 |
Origin | Loma Linda, California, USA |
Genre(s) | Rock/metal |
Occupation(s) | Lead guitarist |
Associated acts | Great White |
Mark Kendall (born April 29, 1957) is a lead guitarist out of Loma Linda, California. Mark began learning guitar at age 5 from a man who lived in his bording house. He started off learning Classical Music and Swing music from his parents. As he grew up he started learning Jazz and Rock & Roll. At age 24 he met Jack Russell (vocals) and they set up Great White. He was the lead guitarist and friend to all who joined the band. But tragedy struck on February 20th, 2003 at West Warwick, Rhode Island during a concert performed by the band. The stage and building caught on fire when pyrotechnics failed killing 100 including longtime friend and guitarist Ty Longley.