Mark McNelley

Mark McNelley-Lead Vocals 

Mark McNelley is an American lead vocalist / singer / songwriter born December 1969 in Pennsylvania. He started his music adventure in 1986 with his first band “The Next” were he transferred from a rock drummer over to a lead singer.

After high school graduation he formed the band “Spellbound” which ran from 1991-2001. Spellbound released a promo cassette, and two CDs of original material: (Spellbound-self titled, and Risk It All).

In 2003 he joined forces with touring project “Balistic” for a heavier style which led to the release of “Transference” in 2003. Balistic switched to Coilcell for a short run, and a single self-titled album release.Coilcell returned to the original Balistic name which still exists in 2024.

 Mark sang lead for a touring Christian rock band for a few years, as well as two touring cover bands Escape (based in Pennsylvania)and Groove Side (based in Colorado).

In 2020 Mark participated in the vocal recordings, and songwriting of the A.D. 2020 album release:“Lockdown Diaries” alongside his co-band mate Todd Thanhauser from Escape and Urgent-Tribute to Foreigner.

 Mark later formed “Electric Land” a tribute to Bad Company (Paul Rodgers and Brian Howe) after having learned of the passing of Brian in 2020. This project still tours today.

 In 2022 “Urgent-Tribute to Foreigner” was formed where he has landed the lead vocal / saxophone position.
Urgent starts touring in the fall of 2024.

Over the years Mark has shared the stage with artists such as: Hybird Ice, Kix, Funny Money, Wrathchild America, Skid Row, Jackyl, Slaughter, Breaking Benjamin, Halestorm, and many more.

With the words of Bon Scott: “It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock n roll,” Mark finds contentment with his level of achievement. He has balanced his professional transportation position, his musical adventures, and personal life accordingly. His timeless passion for music (and cats) remains strong. He continues to write original material, and works in his home studio. He enjoys sharing talents with his fellow friends and musicians when he is not on the road touring, or working his full-time career.

Mark formed FFM (Fountain Formation Music) where he hopes to aid students in singing technique, performance, lyric writing, band basics, copyrighting, publishing, studio recording, production, touring, and merchandising.