Mark

(Mark and Dave at Tadley - Mark's final gig with Bogus Quo)

'Total Diamond Geezer' just about best sums up Mark Jones, the man behind the drums in Bogus Quo from 2002 through to the recent gig in Tadley (June 2010).

'I've been playing the drums on and off for about twenty years now', says Mark.

'Bogus had a couple of false starts where drummers are concerned, and then I got the call from Geoff, our original bass player.'

'He suggested I learn seven Quo songs for the first session with the band, so I learnt ten and we finished up playing about twenty that evening! So I guess you could say it went well!'

Just like Pete, Mark wasn't an original Status Quo fan:

'I was into Rush, Queen and Maiden big time, but now after playing in Bogus for eight years I'm one of Quos biggest fans. Its funny, now when I hear Quo on the radio or something, it feels like they're playing one of my songs! I'm mad for it!'

We were told to ask him about a gig in Hedge End:

'Oh I know why you've asked that! We were booked to play at a lads 40th birthday do. He's a massive Quo fan, a real nutcase. Anyway, he plays guitar and his brother and mate were down for the party and they played guitar and bass. So I offered to play the drums for 'em, and hey! we had a support band! Least I could do. But I got a rollocking from the others, they reckoned I played better for them than I did for Bogus that night!'

Good luck mate! We're gonna miss ya pal!

Name	Mark Jones
Nickname	Nick
Date of Birth	1st April (not really, its the 4th!)
Status	Quo !
Instrument	Drums and Percussion
Favourite Quo Song	Creepin' Up On You
Favourite Live Song	Rain
Favourite Album	The Very Best of Status Quo
Previous Bands	Prowler, Azazel, Human Zoo, Carnival of Souls, Maelstrom, Sentinel, Overdrive, Thin Air
If you are a drummer, live in the South, and fancy joining Bogus Quo then get in touch with the band! E-mail Tony by clicking on this link

Mark Jones - Bogus Stick Man 2002-2010