music.wikisort.org - MusicianVincent Mark "Sparky" Matejka (born January 2, 1967)[citation needed] is an American rock guitarist. He joined Lynyrd Skynyrd in 2006, replacing Hughie Thomasson who had left to reform Outlaws.[1] He first played with the band on their Christmas Time Again album in 2000 and was credited with guitar and vocals.
American guitarist
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Born | (1967-01-02) January 2, 1967 (age 55) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
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Genres | Southern rock, hard rock, blues rock |
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Occupation(s) | Guitarist |
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Years active | 1990s–present |
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Musical artist
Biography
Vincent Mark Matejka was born on January 2, 1967 in Missouri, to Vincent Matejka and Jeanne Gersman.
Prior to joining Lynyrd Skynyrd, Matejka was a member of Hot Apple Pie, a country music band.[2] He also played for Charlie Daniels Band[3] and Sons of the Desert.[4]
He played guitar on tour with The Kinleys in 1998.[5]
Matejka is a former student of the North Texas State University (now UNT) jazz program, and studied under guitar educator Jack Peterson.[citation needed]
Matejka graduated from James E. Taylor High School, in Katy, Texas.[6]
References
- Jordan, Mark (June 2, 2006) "Rock's survivors play on: Tragedies take toll on Skynyrd but heart of music still beats", The Commercial Appeal, p. G22.
- North, Peter (August 4, 2006). "Hot Apple Pie warms to challenge on outdoor saloon's stage", Edmonton Journal, p. A15.
- Campell, Dan (June 5, 2006). "Skynyrd plays Wolf Trap: Dedicates 'Red, White, Blue' to military past and present", Washington Times, p. B5.
- Bream, Jon (June 9, 2006). "Why, it's Lynyrd Skynyrd's Southern rock, infiltrating the country-music scene", Star Tribune, p. F4.
- Boehm, Mike (April 29, 1998). "Twin Engines: The Talented Kinley Sisters Are Prepared for Takeoff: Now They Need to Tap Some Star Power", Los Angeles Times, p. 2.
- Taylor High School Stampede 1985 Vol. 6 Katy Texas. James E. Taylor High School, 20700 Kingland Blvd., Katy, Texas 77450: James E. Taylor High School Staff and Senior Students. 1985. pp. 50, 56, 57, 73, 218, 251.
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- Nuthin' Fancy Tour
- Street Survivors Tour
- Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Tour
- Lynyrd Skynyrd 1991 Tour
- The Last Rebel Tour
- Edge of Forever Tour
- Vicious Cycle Tour
- The Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour
- Big Wheels Keep On Turnin' Tour
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