Mark Craney
ABOUT MARK CRANEY
American rock and jazz drummer who gained fame for his work with Tommy Bolin , Gino Vannelli , and Jean-Luc Ponty . He has been cited as an influence by a diverse array of famous drummers such as Gene Hoglan , James Kottak , and Kenny Aronoff .
He received his first set of drums at the age of 12.
His students included Fred Coury of Cinderella and Chris Vrenna of Nine Inch Nails .
His father was a drummer.
He cited Ginger Baker as his earliest influence.