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Mark Beckett
Mark Beckett was born near the music hub of Muscle Shoals, Alabama. As the son of legendary keyboardist Barry Beckett, he was immersed in music from an early age. At 13, inspired by the work of Eddie Bayers, Mark began playing drums. Throughout his youth, he spent significant time observing recording sessions with his father and Eddie Bayers, gaining firsthand experience in the studio. He further honed his skills by practicing along with session recordings brought home by his father. Mark began his professional recording career only eighteen months after he started playing. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, he has performed with a wide range of artists and established himself as a prominent session drummer in Nashville. He has served as the staff drummer for the Grand Ole Opry since May 2009. His touring and performance credits with Olivia Newton-John include the Flamingo Casino residency in Las Vegas (2014-2017), Royal Albert Hall (2013), Sydney Opera House (2012), the Christmas Tour (2011), the Australia/Southeast Asia tour (2012), the U.S. tour (2012), and the U.K. tour (2013). SELECT PERFORMANCE & HOUSE BAND CREDITS • Dolly Parton 50th Anniversary Opry TV Special • Opry 100 at Carnegie Hall (2026) • Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Band (2022, 2026) • Musicians Hall of Fame induction shows (2007, 2008, 2009, 2014, 2019, 2022, 2026) • Opry 100 at Royal Albert Hall (2025) • Alabama Music Hall of Fame award induction shows (2014, 2018, 2020, 2023) • Grand Ole Opry Tribute to Ray Charles TV special (with Boyz II Men, Chris Young, Darius Rucker, and more) • James Burton Foundation house band (2019) • WSM CMA Music Fest house band (2010-2016) • Inspirational Country Music Awards house band (2005, 2011, 2013) • Country Family Reunion TV shows (2011-2012) • ACM Honors house band (2011) • Opry Live (TV), 2009-present • Steve Cropper/TJ Martell at the Ryman Auditorium house band (2006-2007) • MerleFest with Earl Scruggs (2004 RECORDING & LIVE PERFORMANCE COLLABORATIONS Brian May, Vince Gill, Joe Walsh, Barry Gibb, Kenny Chesney, Merle Haggard, TOTO, Jason Scheff (Chicago), James Taylor, Sabrina Carpenter, Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Aaron Neville, Boyz II Men, Uncle Kracker, Tommy Shaw (Styx), Earl Scruggs, Paul Shaffer, Emmylou Harris, Dionne Warwick, Backstreet Boys, James Burton, Post Malone, Billy Ray Cyrus, Charlie Daniels Band, Lisa Marie Presley, Don McLean, Robben Ford, Keb Mo, Michael W. Smith, Michael McDonald, Patty Loveless, Billy Bob Thornton, Rodney Crowell, Toby Keith, Dolly Parton, Little Jimmy Dickens, Joe Diffie, Alan Jackson, Randy Travis, Steve Cropper, Brad Paisley, Alabama, Wynonna, Jason Aldean, Ronnie Milsap, John Kay (Steppenwolf), Peter Frampton, Steve Wariner, Luke Bryan, Eddie Floyd, T. Graham Brown, Ashley McBryde, Blind Boys of Mississippi, Gary Puckett (The Union Gap), William Bell, Kim Carnes, Candi Staton, Larry Gatlin, Restless Heart, Al Jardine (Beach Boys), Chris Young, Delbert McClinton, Marty Stuart, Mel Tillis, George Jones, Tanya Tucker, Justin Moore, Sam the Sham, Andy Timmons, Lucinda Williams, John Oates, The Bacon Brothers, Felix Cavaliere, Gretchen Wilson, Oak Ridge Boys, Mark Farner (Grand Funk Railroad), Confederate Railroad, Ricky Skaggs, Kip Moore, John Michael Montgomery, John Anderson, Roy Clark, Darius Rucker, Eddy Raven, Kellie Pickler, Sunny Sweeney, Thomas Rhett, Jimmy Fortune (Statler Brothers), Charlie McCoy, Montgomery Gentry, Tony Joe White, Point of Grace, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Johnny Lee, B.J. Thomas, Mac Davis, The Funk Brothers, Thompson Square, Josh Turner, Dailey & Vincent, Jack Ingram, The Isaacs, Pat Boone, Jo Dee Messina, Jamey Johnson, Hunter Hayes, Paul Overstreet, Crystal Gayle, Dobie Gray, Jim Horn, Duane Eddy, Lee Brice, Percy Sledge, Albert Lee, David Ball, Gene Watson, Jimmy Hall, Rob Schneider, Barbara Mandrell, Deana Carter, and many more
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About Mark Beckett
Mark Beckett was born near the music hub of Muscle Shoals, Alabama. As the son of legendary keyboardist Barry Beckett, he was immersed in music from an early age. At 13, inspired by the work of Eddie Bayers, Mark began playing drums. Throughout his youth, he spent significant time observing recording sessions with his father and Eddie Bayers, gaining firsthand experience in the studio. He further honed his skills by practicing along with session recordings brought home by his father. Mark began his professional recording career only eighteen months after he started playing. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, he has performed with a wide range of artists and established himself as a prominent session drummer in Nashville. He has served as the staff drummer for the Grand Ole Opry since May 2009. His touring and performance credits with Olivia Newton-John include the Flamingo Casino residency in Las Vegas (2014-2017), Royal Albert Hall (2013), Sydney Opera House (2012), the Christmas Tour (2011), the Australia/Southeast Asia tour (2012), the U.S. tour (2012), and the U.K. tour (2013). SELECT PERFORMANCE & HOUSE BAND CREDITS • Dolly Parton 50th Anniversary Opry TV Special • Opry 100 at Carnegie Hall (2026) • Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Band (2022, 2026) • Musicians Hall of Fame induction shows (2007, 2008, 2009, 2014, 2019, 2022, 2026) • Opry 100 at Royal Albert Hall (2025) • Alabama Music Hall of Fame award induction shows (2014, 2018, 2020, 2023) • Grand Ole Opry Tribute to Ray Charles TV special (with Boyz II Men, Chris Young, Darius Rucker, and more) • James Burton Foundation house band (2019) • WSM CMA Music Fest house band (2010-2016) • Inspirational Country Music Awards house band (2005, 2011, 2013) • Country Family Reunion TV shows (2011-2012) • ACM Honors house band (2011) • Opry Live (TV), 2009-present • Steve Cropper/TJ Martell at the Ryman Auditorium house band (2006-2007) • MerleFest with Earl Scruggs (2004 RECORDING & LIVE PERFORMANCE COLLABORATIONS Brian May, Vince Gill, Joe Walsh, Barry Gibb, Kenny Chesney, Merle Haggard, TOTO, Jason Scheff (Chicago), James Taylor, Sabrina Carpenter, Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Aaron Neville, Boyz II Men, Uncle Kracker, Tommy Shaw (Styx), Earl Scruggs, Paul Shaffer, Emmylou Harris, Dionne Warwick, Backstreet Boys, James Burton, Post Malone, Billy Ray Cyrus, Charlie Daniels Band, Lisa Marie Presley, Don McLean, Robben Ford, Keb Mo, Michael W. Smith, Michael McDonald, Patty Loveless, Billy Bob Thornton, Rodney Crowell, Toby Keith, Dolly Parton, Little Jimmy Dickens, Joe Diffie, Alan Jackson, Randy Travis, Steve Cropper, Brad Paisley, Alabama, Wynonna, Jason Aldean, Ronnie Milsap, John Kay (Steppenwolf), Peter Frampton, Steve Wariner, Luke Bryan, Eddie Floyd, T. Graham Brown, Ashley McBryde, Blind Boys of Mississippi, Gary Puckett (The Union Gap), William Bell, Kim Carnes, Candi Staton, Larry Gatlin, Restless Heart, Al Jardine (Beach Boys), Chris Young, Delbert McClinton, Marty Stuart, Mel Tillis, George Jones, Tanya Tucker, Justin Moore, Sam the Sham, Andy Timmons, Lucinda Williams, John Oates, The Bacon Brothers, Felix Cavaliere, Gretchen Wilson, Oak Ridge Boys, Mark Farner (Grand Funk Railroad), Confederate Railroad, Ricky Skaggs, Kip Moore, John Michael Montgomery, John Anderson, Roy Clark, Darius Rucker, Eddy Raven, Kellie Pickler, Sunny Sweeney, Thomas Rhett, Jimmy Fortune (Statler Brothers), Charlie McCoy, Montgomery Gentry, Tony Joe White, Point of Grace, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Johnny Lee, B.J. Thomas, Mac Davis, The Funk Brothers, Thompson Square, Josh Turner, Dailey & Vincent, Jack Ingram, The Isaacs, Pat Boone, Jo Dee Messina, Jamey Johnson, Hunter Hayes, Paul Overstreet, Crystal Gayle, Dobie Gray, Jim Horn, Duane Eddy, Lee Brice, Percy Sledge, Albert Lee, David Ball, Gene Watson, Jimmy Hall, Rob Schneider, Barbara Mandrell, Deana Carter, and many more
“Over my 30+ years of drumming, I have used every type of drum head. Nothing matches the sound and consistency of Aquarian. If there’s ever a time that I can’t use them, I know the kit will not sound as good. They are the best drumheads in the business made by the best people in the business.”
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The heads behind Mark Beckett's sound.
Bass resonantRegulator RSM Offset Hole Gloss Black
Snare batterTexture Coated Snare Batter with Power Dot
Snare resonantClassic Clear Snare Resonant
Tom batterTexture Coated Single Ply
Tom resonantClassic Clear
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