Francois Mongrain

Co-founder member of MARTYR
Bassist
Vocalist
Main lyrics author
Music composer

Formal musical background:
Graduated from the music program - College CEGEP of Trois-Rivieres
Studied music at the University of Quebec in Trois-Rivieres.

Other studies:
University degree in science of kinesiology & education,
UQTR of Trois-Rivieres

Myspace: www.myspace.com/francois_m

Muscal experience outside of Martyr:
Session bassplayer for: Kataklysm (2007)
     (See the live performance on Youtube 1, 2, 3 and 4
    at Tucson, Arizona!)
Metal, rock, jazz, blues and fusion bands
Bass recording sessions for some local artists.

Favorite bands & musicians:
Meshuggah, Dimmu Borgir, Cynic (Rip), Slayer,
Duff McKagan, Jeff Berlin, Garry Willis, Tony Levin, Shawn Malone, Geddy Lee, Jean-Yves 'Blacky' Theriault.
Japanese & European antique & middle-aged traditionnal music.
John Williams, Danny Elfman.

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