Scott Mercado
| Scott Mercado | |
|---|---|
| Instruments | Drums |
| Associated acts | Candlebox |
Scott Mercado was the original drummer of Sky Cries Mary and co-founder of the Seattle rock group Candlebox,[1] a band reunited in 2006 with a "Best of" CD, live DVD (Alive in Seattle, 2007), and a latest CD called Into the Sun, released January 2008. With over 5 million CDs sold, Candlebox continues to tour and record around the United States and the world. Mercado has also performed with Johnny Graham (Earth, Wind & Fire), Living Colour, and most recently, Brandi Carlile. Known for his unique blend of jazz drumming elements into rock and roll and use of the Open-handed drumming technique. Voted best Up and Coming drummer in Modern Drummer magazine.[2] He currently resides in Seattle as a studio drummer and private drum instructor.
Discography
With Candlebox
- Candlebox (1993)
- Lucy (1995)
- The Best of Candlebox (2006)
- Into The Sun (2008)
- Alive In Seattle (2008)
- Love Stories & Other Musings (2012)
Notes and references
- ↑ Huey, Steve. "Biography: Candlebox". Allmusic. Retrieved 18 December 2010.
- ↑ "Candlebox's Scott Mercado". Modern Drummer. 18. 1994.
External links
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