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Meet the ABBA MANIA Band

Mark Thomas - Drums

Mark is a highly experienced musician who started playing at the age of ten, around the same time as ABBA's Eurovision success (1974). He studied drums (his first instrument) with a local music teacher in Swansea, South Wales, and was soon working in his first band, playing the clubs and bars at the tender age of 12. At 16 Mark was playing with a band which secured a record contract, giving him his first taste of living and playing in London.

Moving to London broadened his musical experiences and allowed him to perform at prestigious venues, including the London Palladium and the Royal Festival Hall.

However, much of his time was spent elsewhere, as performances have taken him all over the world playing in countries including Sweden, Finland, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Holland, Luxembourg, Spain, Greece, the Balearics, the Canaries, Singapore, the USA, South Africa, Kenya, Oman, Bahrain, Bulgaria and the Ukraine.

Mark has performed on stage with the likes of Paul Young, Oleta Adams, Alexander O’Neal, Dudley Moore, The Foundations, The New Seekers, Hot Chocolate, Alvin Stardust, The Troggs, Freddie Starr and more, having both National and International radio and television appearances under his belt.

Mark has been performing with the show for a number of years, playing 18 weeks in London’s West End . He has also had the opportunity to travel the world including Germany , Austria , France and most recently playing to audiences in Venezuela , South America.

Mark hopes you enjoy the recreation of ABBA’s live concert.

 

Live band at certain performances only
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