Mark Pontius is a drummer from Orlando, FL, born on January 3, 1985. He is best known as the drummer of the Los Angeles indie band Foster The People, who released the Grammy-nominated single "Pumped Up Kicks" in 2011. Their albums Torches and Supermodel have also been successful.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $12 million (2024)
About
Famous as the Drummer of the Los Angeles indie band Foster The People. He released the Grammy-nominated single "Pumped Up Kicks" with the group in 2011. His band's albums include Torches and Supermodel.
Before Fame
Before joining Foster the People, he performed with a Florida based group called Malbec. His recordings with Malbec include an EP titled Double O Buffalo and the singles "Story of a Broken Heart" and "In the End."
Trivia
In early 2015, he used his Twitter profile as a platform for raising funds for a Los Angeles charity called Mercy for Animals.
Family Life
He and his sister Rebecca were raised in Orlando, Florida. He has been in a relationship with designer Caroline Walkup.
Associated With
He and Bassist Cubbie Fink both rose to fame as members of Foster the People.