Mark Ibold

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Mark Ibold
Background information
Born	1962
Occupation(s)	Musician, bartender
Instrument(s)	Bass
Associated acts	Pavement Sonic Youth Free Kitten Dustdevils

Mark Ibold (born 1962) is a New York-based bass guitarist, and was a member of the indie band Pavement from 1992 to 1999. He is currently in the alternative rock band Sonic Youth.

In addition to playing bass in Pavement, Ibold did some back-up vocals, most notably on the track "Carrot Rope" from the album Terror Twilight. Prior to joining Pavement, he was a member of the Dustdevils in the late 80s and early 90s.

Whilst a member of Pavement, Ibold joined Free Kitten along with Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon, Pussy Galore's Julie Cafritz and Boredoms' Yoshimi P-We.

In 2006, Ibold joined Sonic Youth on their "Rather Ripped" tour, and he also appeared with the band on their first encores during the 2007 "Don't Look Back" shows. As of their 2009 album The Eternal, he is a full participating member of the band.

Activities Outside Music

Currently Ibold is a bartender at "Great Jones Cafe" in New York City.

He was also listed in the closing credits as "Wardrobe Assistant" on the Comedy Central's Strangers with Candy, has made several cameo appearances on the show. In 2006, he was published as the "male hand model" in Strangers with Candy star Amy Sedaris' book I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence.