Mark Heaney (born August 14, 1970, London, England) is a Drummer.
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 Mark Heaney with Gang of Four at Benicassim
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| Background information | |
| Born | August 14, 1970 |
| Origin | London UK |
| Genres | Rock,Jazz,experimental, funk,pop rock |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Drums, Percussion |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Associated acts | Gang Of Four (band) |
| Website | Mark Heaneys official site Mark Heaney's blog Mark Heaney's Myspace page |
Mark Heaney is a self taught drummer who started playing drums at the age of eight after seeing Buddy Rich playing on TV and by the time he was ten he was working 2 to 3 nights playing in pubs and clubs throughout the Uk in his Fathers band.
Mark Heaney has recorded and played on countless collaborations with artists and producers such as The Seahorses, Jacknife Lee, John Squire, The Shining (band), Hugh Turner, Badly Drawn Boy, The Klaxons, Garret Lee, Martin Glover, Gail Ann Dorsey, Howie Day, The Freelance Hellraiser, Gang Of Four, Shit Disco and many more.
Mark Heaney has performed at Masterclasses and Drum Shows all over the world.
Mark Heaney is also a solo drum artist writing,recording and producing his own music.
He has recently released his first solo album Drum Room.
Rhythm magazine review of Drum Room September 2009
Session drummer extraordinaire steps outside box.
Gang of Four drummer and all-round skinsman Mark Heaney has pulled off a spectacular coup on his first solo album, laying down loops and samples from various sources to great effect. It's not just flash chops and nifty percussion (although those elements are there in abundance): Heaney has created a tasty combination of trancelike atmospheres, sinister grooves and beats from all areas of music. Theres the chill-out ('get around them'), world music vibes ('Istanbul' and 'Flying Kick') and the arena-sized industrial experimentation ('Tone') all over the album: a clear demonstration that drummers' solo albums don't just have to be about drums. (JMI) Rhythm Magazine September 2009
Mark Heaney is currently a member of cult Post Punk Legends Gang Of Four
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