Mark Matejka

Vincent Mark "Sparky" Matejka (born January 2, 1967), is an American rock guitarist. He joined Lynyrd Skynyrd in 2006, replacing Hughie Thomasson who had left to reform Outlaws.^[1] He first played with the band on their Christmas Time Again album in 2000 and was credited with guitar and vocals.

Mark Matejka
Matejka in 2019
Background information
Born	(1967-01-02) January 2, 1967 (age 58) Houston, Texas, U.S.
Genres	Southern rock, hard rock, blues rock, country
Occupation	Guitarist
Years active	1990s–present
Member of	Lynyrd Skynyrd
Formerly of	Sons of the Desert, Hot Apple Pie

Biography

Matejka was born in Houston, Texas on January 2, 1967. He graduated from James E. Taylor High School, in Katy, Texas in 1985.^[2]

Attended The University of North Texas College of Music in Denton (North Texas State), achieving and holding first chair in guitar (jazz) for the duration.

Prior to joining Lynyrd Skynyrd, Matejka was a member of Hot Apple Pie, a country music band.^[3] He also played for Charlie Daniels Band^[4] and Sons of the Desert.^[5]

He played guitar on tour with the Kinleys in 1998.^[6]

References

1. Jordan, Mark (June 2, 2006) "Rock's survivors play on: Tragedies take toll on Skynyrd but heart of music still beats", The Commercial Appeal, p. G22.
2. Taylor High School Stampede 1985 Vol. 6 Katy Texas. James E. Taylor High School, 20700 Kingland Blvd., Katy, Texas 77450: James E. Taylor High School Staff and Senior Students. 1985. pp. 50, 56, 57, 73, 218, 251.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link)
3. North, Peter (August 4, 2006). "Hot Apple Pie warms to challenge on outdoor saloon's stage", Edmonton Journal, p. A15.
4. Campell, Dan (June 5, 2006). "Skynyrd plays Wolf Trap: Dedicates 'Red, White, Blue' to military past and present", Washington Times, p. B5.
5. Bream, Jon (June 9, 2006). "Why, it's Lynyrd Skynyrd's Southern rock, infiltrating the country-music scene", Star Tribune, p. F4.
6. Boehm, Mike (April 29, 1998). "Twin Engines: The Talented Kinley Sisters Are Prepared for Takeoff: Now They Need to Tap Some Star Power", Los Angeles Times, p. 2.