About Scott Mercado
Born 1964. Scott Mercado is an American drummer.
Scott Mercado is the original drummer of Sky Cries Mary and co-founder of the Seattle rock group Candlebox, a band reunited in 2006 with a "Best of" CD, live DVD (Alive in Seattle, 2007), and a latest CD called Into the Sun, released January 2008. With over 5 million CDs sold, Candlebox continues to tour and record around the United States and the world. Mercado has also performed with Johnny Graham (Earth, Wind & Fire), Living Colour, Brandi Carlile. Known for his blend of jazz drumming elements in rock and roll and use of the open-handed drumming technique. Voted best Up and Coming drummer in Modern Drummer magazine.
Discography
With Candlebox Candlebox (1993) Lucy (1995) The Best of Candlebox (2006) Into The Sun (2008) Alive In Seattle (2008)
With Brandi Carlile
We're Growing Up (2003)
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Who is Scott Mercado?
American musician
When was Scott Mercado born?
Scott Mercado was born on 11 November 1964.
What is Scott Mercado's occupation?
Scott Mercado is a drummer.
What nationality is Scott Mercado?
Scott Mercado is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Scott Mercado. https://biography.guide/scott-mercado/
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Chicago: "Scott Mercado." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/scott-mercado/.
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