Mark Pontius

Mark Pontius is an American musician and founding member of Foster the People, known for his drumming skills.

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Profession :

Drummer

Birthday :

January 3, 1985

Age :

40

Mark Andrew Pontius, an American musician, gained recognition as a founding member and drummer for the American alt-pop band Foster the People. In 2021, he decided to leave the band to concentrate on fatherhood and care for his 2-year-old daughter. Before joining Foster the People in 2009, Pontius was a member of the now-disbanded indie pop group Malbec. He has performed with Foster the People at numerous concerts and events, played a significant role in the band’s formation, and contributed to their well-known albums and songs. Additionally, he is in a relationship with designer Caroline Walkup.