Mark Knight is best known for his guitar work and as the major song writing force behind Bang Tango, who sold over one million records, had 2 Top Ten music videos on MTV, and several world tours. After Bang Tango Mark formed 'Worry Beads', where he worked with Bernard Fowler developing his vocal skills. Mark has shared the stage with many great musicians such as Matt Abts, & Marc Ford. Mark has also worked with the late Nicky Hopkins, one of the most in-demand session guys in history, who contributed to studio work with the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Who, Jeff Beck, & the Kinks to name a few. In addition, Mark's also put in time with producers Howard Benson, & John Janson. |
Jon Biggs
 Jon Biggs started in the mid 80's as a beat boxer. While killing time on the way to grade school, Mr. Biggs would recreate Michael Jackson's Thriller with his mouth. He knew instantly that rhythm and groove was his calling. After selling his skateboard for a cheap drum set, the rest is history. 23 years later and still obsessed with music, Biggs has been the go to guy for session and live work. Influenced by John Bonham and Ringo Starr, his passion to groove and play for the song was cemented. He is also influenced by old jazz, funk, soul and fusion." Too many drummers to mention", Biggs says " I am influenced by everyone, good or bad. We all have our own interpretation of music. There is so much to be discovered in music. If I remain teachable, everything is going to be ok. "
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Mark Tremalgia
 The Worry Beads seed had actually been planted long ago, when Tremalgia joined Mark Knight in Bang Tango after Kyle Stevens' departure. It was during this time that they discovered they had an undeniable musical chemistry. Mark T's unique and versatile style developed while playing and touring with a vast array of bands such as The Vagabonds, The EverReady Band with Louis Johnson, Dox Haus Mob, & the world famous Chambers Brothers. Now his musical journey has brought him back together with his former band mate to help create the signature sound of Worry Beads. |
Damian Valentine
Classically trained on cello since age 8, Damian switched over to Bass Guitar in High School. He toured the Midwest with the Midwestern Soul/Funk band Big Bang Theory for years until he relocated to Los Angeles from Milwaukee in 1995. In 1997, he co-founded the Rap-Rock group Bolt Upright and signed a record deal with Sony550 Music in 1998. Their debut record, Red Carpet Sindrome, was released in 1999, and they toured the United States with the likes of Kid Rock, Powerman 5000 and Vanilla Ice. In 2000, he launched Damian Valentine Music and began focusing his talents on writing music for Film, T.V. and Video Games. He currently lives in Tujunga, California and is still running DVM.
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