Scott Mercado date of birth:
November 11, 1964
How old is Scott Mercado?
60
Scott Mercado body shape:
Athletic
What color are Scott Mercado's eyes?
Black
What color is Scott Mercado's hair?
Black
What is Scott Mercado's ethnicity?
White
What is Scott Mercado's occupation?
Drummer
Scott Mercado claim to fame:
Candlebox
What instruments does Scott Mercado play?
Drums
Short Biography
Scott Mercado was the original drummer of Sky Cries Mary and co-founder of the Seattle rock group Candlebox, a band reunited in 2006 with a "Best of" CD, live DVD (Alive in Seattle, 2007), and a latest CD called Into the Sun, released January 2008. With over 5 million CDs sold, Candlebox continues to tour and record around the United States and the world. Mercado has also performed with Johnny Graham (Earth, Wind & Fire), Living Colour, and most recently, Brandi Carlile. Known for his unique blend of jazz drumming elements into rock and roll and use of the Open-handed drumming technique. Voted best Up and Coming drummer in Modern Drummer magazine. He currently resides in Seattle as a studio drummer and private drum instructor.