Dave - Nicknames:
Monkeyboy - he's always jumping on everything as well as other band members!!
Hollywood - of course, because he gets all the camera's attention!!
Born: April 24, in Oxford.
General Info:
Dave is half Thai.
His dad is Jewish, and a teacher.
Another talent besides his voice - he can play guitar too!
What happens on stage:
He is constantly breaking things.
Always jumping everywhere and being very energetic.
Teasing Jeff!
Off stage:
He has had his appendix taken out.
He was with Kevin in a band before Moist got together.
History
David used to be in a rap band (YES...rap!) called "True Hype Crew" In a video he was wearing an orange turtleneck, and hair in a ponytail, and dancing really funny!
In Kingston, where he grew up, he lived across the street from Gord Sinclair, and Bobby Baker of the Tragically Hip.
Mark -
Mark Andrew Makowy
Nicknamed: Mommy's Little Boy!!
(apparently Mark calls his mom every night!)
Born: September 12
What happens on stage:
Mark is VERY expressive on stage! I think all of you who have been to a show, know exactly what this means!
Probably trying to dogde Dave!! (Just kiddin!)
He has played guitar for around 12 years.
Off stage:
Well, as mentioned above, keeps in touch with his mom!
He is influenced by 70's guitarists Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page.
Mark is always speaking his vocabulary to his potential. (and does a good job, too!)
History
Mark used to work for a multi-cultural magazine!
He was in the band which was originally named Moist.
He has a degree in Film, from Queen's University.
Jeff - Jeffrey Howard Pearce
Nicknamed:
Birthday Boy!
Proverbial Virgin - David enjoys announcing that Jeff's still pure and "always lookin for love"!
Born: April 25
What happens on stage:
He is constantly getting older every show...Dave has a thing for telling people that it is Jeff's birthday.
David says that Jeff used to be an exotic dancer and "if you give him a dollar, he'll f*ckin shake it"
He always blushes and smiles. Gee, I wonder why???
He has played the bass for about 13 years!
Off stage:
Jeff is really good with computers!
This nice guy is the one who responds to all those fans emails and letters.
He had a bad experience with Tequila, so he doesnt drink it anymore!
"Picture Elvis" is written by Jeff about Barbara, a grade 11 girlfriend.
He also likes to read, and play pool.
History - He studied film in University as well as having worked in a bank.
Paul -Paul Matthew Wilcox
Nicknamed: None and from what I've heard he'd probably
beat on any one of them who decided to try and give him one!!
Born: February 13
What happens on stage:
He plays barefoot!!
He makes lots of little faces at the audience.
He's very shy on stage....but definatley not off stage!
Paul has played drums for 18 years!
Off stage:
Paul played a short role in "The Graveller"
He's the strongest one in the band. So I've heard, anyways.
He is a really funny and witty character.
History
Paul was the last one the band picked up...a few short months before a big performance!
He is also the only member of the band originally from Vancouver!
He used to be a cook, before he joined the band.
I've also heard that he's done some stand-up comedy.
Kevin -Kevin Thompson Young
Nicknamed: Squidboy (because of his cute hair!) & Jennikins
(An embarassing episode with an ex-girlfriend and some stories!)
Born: September 18
General Info:
Kevin is left-handed.
He was born in Kingston.
He has been playing the keyboard for 19 years!!
I've heard that he loves Alice Cooper.
What happens on stage:
He tends to shake alot.
Off stage:
David and Mark are really mean to him, but they claim he likes it!
He writes up the Moist Newsletters.
Brief History:
He was a few bands with Dave before Moist got together. (Including a duo called "Twisted Folk")
He studied music at both Simon Fraser and Queen's University.
He has taught, and done many workshops at many Vancouver elementary schools.
Also, he may have even had a job in something to do with ice cream.
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