Marty is probably best known as a founding member of the mighty Mata Hari, and for melting guitars with his blazing fret work. He has been playing professionally since high school, and works as an audio engineer in Fargo.
Marty plays a custom made Paul Reed Smith guitar and Marshall amplification thru a rack with all sorts of blinky lights and knobs on it. He also has some of those acoustic-type guitars that don’t need amps. But he plays em through amps anyway just to be louder.
Age: Remembers buying “2112” off the New Releases rack. With his own money.
Favorite guitarists: Pat Metheny, Steve Howe, Nigel Tufnel
Favorite bands: Yes, Spock’s Beard, Bread
Preferred drink: Miller Genuine Draft
Songs that Prevent The Earth From Spinning of its Axis and Burning Up in the Sun: Close to the Edge (Yes)
Marty Factoids:
- Marty has only owned 4 electric guitars in his entire life. That equals more notes per guitar than anyone else. Ever.
- Marty’s hair grows so fast he has an annual hair cut budget of $6,000
- Marty can play the guitar solo to Hot For Teacher even when he’s too drunk to stand up
- On a trip between Fargo and Billings, Marty once ate 11 family size bags of Nacho Cheesier Doritos
- Marty can pass the “Touch your fingers to your thumb” drunk test even after he has passed out
- Marty can change a guitar string in 17 seconds
- Marty’s favorite food is Haggis