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In 2001, British artist MARK SPREX, a well known drummer and double bass player, moved over to Belgium.
Originally from Weymouth, England, Mark is known as the original drummer of The Houserockers and Playboys. Over the years both on the 'Rockin'-Scene' and in the 'Mainstream' music fields, he has worked with many other top-rated bands and famous faces such as "Toby Tomanov", ex-drummer of "Primal Scream", etc...!
Mark is currently also the drummer of "The Wayne Hopkins' Hemsby houseband" at Hemsby Rock'n'roll weekenders, Americana Weekender and Rockers Reunion, backing stars like Ray Campi, Janis Martin, Dale Hawkins, Billy Adams, legendary "SUN" recording artist "Sonny Burgess", Graham Fenton from "Matchbox", British 60's rocker "Tommy Bruce"... just to name a few!
Since 2001, he is often employed as a session player in Belgium and Holland.
In the summer 2003, Mark decided to form his own band. He is not only a drummer but also an excellent double bass player and singer. He formed "THE RHUMBA KINGS" with him taking centre stage as front man and double bassist.
Their live show is always very dynamic and though the band has changed personnel over the years, they've all been top-notch musicians and great guys working alongside with Mark. The band, with EMILIO GARCIA (known from The Bellhops) on guitar and ENRICO GARCIA (also from The Bellhops)on drums, specialises in originals from Mark and some covers that shows their influences.
A mini album is released in september 2004 in conjunction with the band's debut appearance at the world's premier rock'n'roll festival at HEMSBY in England, where they had a lot of success! The Rhumba Kings played there again in may 2008 at the main stage.
In july 2005 they were support act for Stray Cats drummer "Slim Jim Phantom" and in november 2005 they did a tour with Stray Cats fantastic "Bulletproof doghouse bassplayer" LEE ROCKER.
Still now, the very good comments about Mark and his band keep on coming.
In November 2006, They were support act of the legendary king of the surf "DICK DALE".
In february 2007, they were supporting LEE ROCKER again. Since then, they've supported THE JETS, THE QUAKES....
THE RHUMBA KINGS are working well composing licks and arrangements mixed with Mark's talent of writing, lyrics, song structures and concepts. The band performs a lot of own written material, mixed with carefully selected covers which are personal favourites of the band members....
The Rhumba Kings recorded a full CD in january 2007 produced by MARK PENINGTON of legendary British neo-rockabilly pioneers 'THE CARAVANS'.
This CD is released in september 2007 with cd release parties.
So far, they've played a lot of gigs at various bars, clubs, cafes, festivals and private parties in Belgium, Holland, France, England, Switzerland.....
They are also currently working on a new CD. Watch this space... ;o)
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