Mark Rudzinski

Mark, Sol Dog's drummer, is another lifelong musician. He has played with numerous acts, including Bone Machine, Rufus Mandana, the Crystal Pyramid Band, Butch Taylor, and the Detonators. Mark's biggest accomplishment to date is having turned down an audition with Michael Bolton, whom he next heard two months later on the radio, with a hit song.
Energetic and enthusiastic, Mark is a driving force behind much of what goes on behind the scenes with the band. When not wandering the countryside making music with his friends, Mark restores vintage Triumph automobiles, and has won several competitions. Some day he dreams of finding a place to live. Oh, and he has two really cool sons, too.
Hi, Christopher and Thaddeus!

Mark's onstage gear currently includes:
Gretsch 1981 Jasper maple drums with natural finish
10"x 7", 12"x 8", 13"x 9" mounted toms
16"x16", 18"x18" floor toms
24"x14" bass drum
14" x 8" Ludwig Super Classic maple snare drum (for the moment)
14" x 41/2" Gretsch Black
15"thin, 18" A Zildjian rock crash, 16" K Zildjian thin crash
20" A Zildjian rock ride
6" A Zildjian, 8" K Zildjian and 8" Paiste signature series splashes
18" Zildjian China Trash
14" Zildjian new beat hi hat
DW pedals
Gibraltar hardware rack
Pro-Mark 747-N hickory sticks
Remo pinstripes and coated ambassador heads
Jack Daniel's