Mark Westworth - Keyboards

A.K.A: Sparky; Granite; Westie; Oliver Tobias (?! - Ed); The Artist Formerly Known As Vern...

Date of Birth: 7.10.72

Gear: Korg Trinity Pro V3; Korg Prophecy; Roland A-33 master keyboard; Kawai K1-II; Yamaha TG500; Roland Vintage Synth module; Alesis NanoPiano; Miditemp 128P MIDI patchbay; Mackie 1202VLZ mixer; Peavey KB100 amp; Yamaha APX4 12-string; 276 miles of cables.

Influences: After seeing Rick Wakeman play live in 1990 (the 1st proper gig I went to!) I decided that playing keys in a band was something I wanted to do. Initially, Marillion was the first prog band that I raved over; that led me to search and discover the delights of early Genesis and Yes, and then onto other influential bands such as The Enid, King Crimson, Rush and It Bites to name but a few. Currently into The Flower Kings, Spock's Beard and Steps.

Favourite GLD song: I would probably say "The Perfect Dream" despite not being 100% finished when we played it live - however my choice will change when the new album is out.
Least favourite - Circus of Thieves (otherwise known as Surplus of Cheese!)

Most and least favourite Gig: The first time we played Uden, Holland was a memorable event - the first (and only?!) time we got the 'Rock-star' treatment! The Mean Fiddler (my 3rd ever gig) was also memorable - for all the wrong reasons...

Favourite food: Er, Curry!
Favourite curry: Lamb Tikka Balti