Mark Kendall

Mark Kendall is an American guitarist, best known as a founding member of the hard rock band Great White. Born on June 14, 1961, in Los Angeles, California, Kendall's guitar work has been pivotal in shaping the band's sound, which blends elements of hard rock, blues, and glam metal. Great White gained significant popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s, particularly with their 1987 album *Once Bitten*, which featured the hit single "Once Bitten, Twice Shy." The band continued to achieve commercial success with subsequent albums, including *...Twice Shy* (1989), which included the well-known cover of "Once Bitten" and reached multi-platinum status. Kendall's distinctive guitar playing and songwriting contributed to the band's identity, influencing the hard rock scene during their peak. Despite facing tragedy with the 2003 nightclub fire in Rhode Island that claimed many lives, Great White, with Kendall still at the helm, has continued to perform and release music, demonstrating resilience in the face of adversity. His work remains significant in the landscape of American rock music.