Mark started playing the (acoustic) guitar at the age of thirteen. While in high school, he performed his first gig at South Shore Middle School�s auditorium, consisting of three guitarists and one vocalist. Soon afterward he formed a group called Family Tradition, consisting only of family members. One of his most memorable moments was when he played in a band called Hatrick. They were the back-up band for Freddie Hart, who recorded such country songs as, �Keys In The Mailbox,� and �Easy Lovin�.� They played many venues, including the Elks club and Gerry Andles. While in the group Prospector, he played at such places as The Silver Moon Tavern, Star Lake Tavern Inn, and the Eagles club, with whom he is a member. He�s also performed numerous times as a solo act for various parties and retirement homes.

Mark has the natural �front man� stage presence that many bands lack. He�s the tallest member of CRIME SCENE and packs a powerful voice, though he didn�t start singing until the mid-nineteen eighties. After much encouragement, Mark became one of the finest country singers around and a very solid vocalist in general.

Some of Mark�s biggest influences in music are John Denver, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Brooks and Dunn, Willie Nelson, Randy Travis, and Buddy Holly. He�s also tried his hand at writing a couple of songs and has played them with CRIME SCENE. His roots are pure country and classic rock. Like he says, �I like anything with a beat that you can dance to.� Mark states simply that he has only two hobbies, �Music and family.� In such a diverse group as CRIME SCENE, it appears there will always be room for Mark Hasbrook; a perfect addition to compliment the band.