Mark Crozer
Mark Crozer | |
|---|---|
| Born | Oxford, England |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Known for | Member of The Jesus and Mary Chain, frontman of International Jetsetters and Mark Crozer and The Rels |
Mark Crozer is a musician from England who was raised in Oxford and attended Cherwell School. He later joined the Scottish alternative rock group The Jesus and Mary Chain as a touring member.
Musical career
At the beginning of his musical journey, Crozer independently released two albums: Shining Down On Me in 1999 and Unnatural World in 2002.
Subsequently, he took on the role of bassist for The Jesus and Mary Chain's Jim Reid solo project, performing across the UK and Europe. During this period, he contributed to the single "Dead End Kids" and recorded a rendition of The Beatles' "And Your Bird Can Sing" for Mojo magazine.
When The Jesus and Mary Chain reunited in 2007, Crozer was brought on as their rhythm guitarist. His debut performance with the band occurred at The Glasshouse in Pomona, followed by a notable appearance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, where actress Scarlett Johansson appeared as a backing vocalist.
In addition to his work with The Jesus and Mary Chain, Crozer fronted his own ensemble, International Jetsetters, which included fellow JAMC drummer Loz Colbert.
In 2012, WWE obtained the rights to Crozer's track "Broken Out in Love," which was renamed "Live in Fear" and used as entrance music for wrestler Bray Wyatt and the group known as The Wyatt Family. That same year, Mark Crozer and The Rels launched their self-titled debut album, followed by the mini-album Backburner in 2013. At WWE's WrestleMania XXX event in April 2014, Crozer and The Rels performed "Live In Fear" live before an audience of 75,167 attendees.
In January 2016, Crozer provided vocals and guitar work on NYC rapper Consequence's EP titled A Good Comeback Story. Later that year, Mark Crozer and The Rels released their sophomore album Sunny Side Down, produced by Mitch Easter.
Personal life
After spending several years based in Charlotte, North Carolina leading Mark Crozer and The Rels, he has since relocated to live in New York City, NY.