Mark Watrous

About

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist best recognized for becoming the guitarist for The Shins in 2012. He was previously a founding member of the band Loudermilk, which later became known as Gosling. 

Before Fame

He began his career in 1995 as the founding guitarist for Loudermilk. They independently released the album Man with Gun Kills Three! in 1998. 

Trivia

He has performed as a touring member of The Raconteurs, The Greenhornes, Shudder to Think, and several other acts. 

Family Life

He and his partner Jaime Bryan have a daughter named Leona Skywalker. 

Associated With

As a member of The Shins, he has performed alongside James Mercer.