Mack

Mack is the solo project of American drummer, singer and songwriter Jason Mackenroth, who is born in Sacramento, California. He first builds his reputation as a drummer in a highly ranked DCI Drum and Bugle Corps before moving to Los Angeles, where he becomes a founding member of Mother Superior.

Mother Superior and Rollins Band

Mother Superior attracts the attention of Henry Rollins, who writes the liner notes for the band’s debut album, The Heavy Soul Experience of Mother Superior (1996), and later produces Deep (1998) and Mother Superior (2001). In 1998, Rollins brings the group into the studio for what is initially intended as a solo record, and the two acts soon work together closely. Over seven albums and four worldwide tours, Mackenroth performs with Rollins Band, alongside singer and author Henry Rollins.

He also tours with producer and artist Daniel Lanois and MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer, and records with George Clinton, The Lovemakers and Robert Bradley. In addition to this work, he releases six albums with the Los Angeles-based power trio Mother Superior.

Solo work as Mack

In 2004, Mackenroth forms Mack, with Jacques Wait on bass and John Kuker on lead guitar. The band releases its self-titled debut on Wrecked Records in 2005. Mackenroth handles lead vocals and drums, and the album includes tracks such as “Welcome Wasted Again” and “Going for the Thrill,” which receive radio play on specialist shows. The band tours behind the record into 2006.

Blue Man Group and later work

After relocating to Las Vegas, Mackenroth becomes a band musician for Blue Man Group at the Venetian and also plays drums for Platinum Productions’ party band Rich & Famous. In 2009, he begins touring as drummer for Blue Man Group’s “Megastar World Tour,” starting with a sold-out show at The O2 in London. The tour takes him to countries including Taiwan, Portugal, Israel and Canada.

He also writes material for a later Mack album. A track on Escuela de Lenguaje Frío y Duro also features Mack.