Mark Pirro

For the filmmaker, see Mark Pirro (director).
Mark Pirro
Mark Pirro performing with Tripping Daisy 2017
Background information
Born (1970-07-01) July 1, 1970 (age 54)
OriginCleveland, Ohio, United States
GenresAlternative rock, symphonic rock
Occupation(s)Musician, audio engineer, record producer, inventor
Instrument(s)Bass guitar, vocals
Years active1989–present
LabelsIsland, Hollywood, Good, Kirtland, MCA, Columbia, TVT, and Beggars Banquet
Websiteplacidaudio.com

Mark Pirro (born July 1, 1970) is an American musician (bass guitar), audio engineer, and record producer based in Dallas, Texas. He is a founding member of Tripping Daisy, an alternative rock band that was active from 1991 to 1999.[4] He is an original and current performing member of The Polyphonic Spree,[2] and also performed with the groups Menkena[5] and Foreign Fires.[6][7] Pirro is the inventor of the Copperphone, a specialty microphone that he designed and distributes through his company Placid Audio.[8]

  1. ^ Strong, Martin Charles (2003). The Great Indie Discography. Canongate U.S. ISBN 9781841953359.
  2. ^ a b Crandall, Bill (9 August 2002). "The Polyphonic Spree Gets Happy". Rollin Stone. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
  3. ^ Tarradell, Mario (15 January 2012). "The debut of Dallas' Mon Julien highlights Local Edge concert at Granada Theater". The Dallas Observer. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
  4. ^ Crain, Zac (25 November 1999). "Tripping, falling". The Dallas Observer. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
  5. ^ Rushing, Brenna (15 January 2012). "Concert review: Burning Hotels, Mon Julien, Air Review, and Menkena at Granada Theater". Pegasus News. Archived from the original on 10 March 2014. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
  6. ^ Grubbs, Eric (27 December 2011). "Mark Pirro on Finding a Place to Plug In, Other First Show Experiences". The Dallas Observer. Archived from the original on 10 March 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  7. ^ Benson, John (4 July 2007). "Spree to pack stage at House of Blues". Vindy. Archived from the original on 10 March 2014. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
  8. ^ Peacock, Justin (April 2008). "Placid Audio Coperphone". Recording Mag. Archived from the original on 10 March 2014. Retrieved 23 February 2014.