Vincent Mark "Sparky" Matejka (born January 2, 1967), is an American rock guitarist. He joined Lynyrd Skynyrd in 2006, replacing Hughie Thomasson who had left to reform Outlaws.[1] He first played with the band on their Christmas Time Again album in 2000 and was credited with guitar and vocals.
Mark Matejka | |
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 Matejka in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | January 2, 1967 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Southern rock, hard rock, blues rock, country |
| Occupation | Guitarist |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Member of | Lynyrd Skynyrd |
| Formerly of | Sons of the Desert, Hot Apple Pie |
Biography
editMatejka was born in Houston, Texas on January 2, 1967. He graduated from James E. Taylor High School, in Katy, Texas in 1985.[2]
Prior to joining Lynyrd Skynyrd, Matejka was a member of Hot Apple Pie, a country music band.[3] He also played for Charlie Daniels Band[4] and Sons of the Desert.[5]
He played guitar on tour with the Kinleys in 1998.[6]
References
edit- ^ Jordan, Mark (June 2, 2006) "Rock's survivors play on: Tragedies take toll on Skynyrd but heart of music still beats", The Commercial Appeal, p. G22.
- ^ Taylor High School Stampede 1985 Vol. 6 Katy Texas. James E. Taylor High School, 20700 Kingland Blvd., Katy, Texas 77450: James E. Taylor High School Staff and Senior Students. 1985. pp. 50, 56, 57, 73, 218, 251.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link) - ^ North, Peter (August 4, 2006). "Hot Apple Pie warms to challenge on outdoor saloon's stage", Edmonton Journal, p. A15.
- ^ Campell, Dan (June 5, 2006). "Skynyrd plays Wolf Trap: Dedicates 'Red, White, Blue' to military past and present", Washington Times, p. B5.
- ^ Bream, Jon (June 9, 2006). "Why, it's Lynyrd Skynyrd's Southern rock, infiltrating the country-music scene", Star Tribune, p. F4.
- ^ Boehm, Mike (April 29, 1998). "Twin Engines: The Talented Kinley Sisters Are Prepared for Takeoff: Now They Need to Tap Some Star Power", Los Angeles Times, p. 2.