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.