Mark Andrew Makowy
(Mark changed the spelling of his last name [to Makoway], to clear up mispronunciations.)

Date Of Birth: September 18

Musical Talent: Guitar [approximately 12 years]

Education: Mark has a degree in Film Studies from Queens University

Past Jobs: he worked for small Multi-Cultural Magazine in Vancouver

Family: his mother is an art & English teacher in the Metro Toronto area. He also has a sister.

Musical Influences: Mark is a 70's guitar guy whose influences are Jimmy Page and Jimi Hendrix. He is also a fan of The Pixies.

Favorite Food: Poutine

Current Gear: Gibson J200 Acoustic, Gibson Les Paul Standard, Gibson Les Paul Custom, Gibson Les Paul Classic, Charvel Surfcaster, Modified Marshall JCM 800 head, Modified Marshall 1960B cabinet, Boss SE70 effects unit, Ibanez Tube Screamer, Ibanez Overdrive Pedal, Boss Analog Delay pedal, Dunlop Crybaby Wah pedal.

Role in the Formation of Moist: Mark and Jeff played together in 2 other failed Vancouver bands [one being the original Moist]. They attended a party held by Kevin, got together with Dave and Kevin, and thus created the initial formation of the current Moist. Paul later joined when a friend of Mark's mentioned Paul's name when they were looking for a drummer after Jaime Kaufmann [previous drummer] left.

Interesting bit of info: Mark has an astonishing vocabulary. He also calls his mom almost everyday. Mark is now married. He wed his long time girlfriend, Nicola, Saturday July 11th 1998 in England.