Mark Mistysyn: Guitars, Lead and Backing Vocals

Since officially joining Shitar in 1992, Guitarist Mark Mistysyn has seen his role in the band steadily increase from guest appearances on As Polish as They Wanna Be and We Use Our Hands to full fledge writing credits on all recent studio albums. Mistysyn joined forces with Matt Gorney late in 1990 at the University of Scranton where the two began to collaborate on several projects, including the Scranton-based bands Underground Draft and Irrelevance. It was not long after that Mistysyn began lending his influence to Shitar on his way to establishing himself as the full-time guitar player and contributing song writer and vocalist.


birthdate: 5/16/72
height: 5'10"
weight: 190 lbs
eyes: brown
hair: brown
hometown: Pottsville, PA
current town: Blue Bell, PA
all-time max bench: 245 lbs
instruments played: guitar, bass, vocals
fav. song: See You Around
fav. albums: Exactly
fav. Shitar member: me
fav. bands (besides Shitar): Night Ranger -- and not ashamed to admit it. Simple Plan, Moxy Fruvous
fav. non-Shitar song: Sister Christian, Night Ranger
fav. non-Shitar album: Throwing Copper, Live
fav. law firm: Peatmark & Stuart
fav. food: pierogies
fav. beer: Yuengling Lager
fav. drink(alc): Captain Morgan's and coke
fav. drink(non-alc.): Water
fav. movie: The Naked gun
fav. tv show: Law and Order
fav. baseball team: Philadelphia Phillies
fav. football team: Pittsburgh Steelers
fav. basketball team: Philadelphia 76ers
fav. hockey team: Philadelphia Flyers
fav. NASCAR driver: Richard Petty?? Does he still drive??
lust woman: Nicole Kidman
fav. sexual position: Same as Fido
fav fiance: Jenny


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