Mark Andrew Webber (born 14 September 1970 in Chesterfield,

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) is an English

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. He is most famous for playing in

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(since 1995), and appearing on all of their

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s since their

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-winning LP ''

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''. Webber first met the band in 1986 while producing a fanzine called ''Cosmic Pig''. He was originally the president of Pulp's

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. Before joining the group Webber had helped make stage sets and was their tour manager. Webber's

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s include:

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Viking guitar,

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Custom guitar,

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guitar,

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acoustic,

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, and

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. In 1998 Webber curated the "Underground America" film presentation at the Barbican. When Pulp started a decade-long break in 2001, Webber travelled the world presenting

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films. He is a fan of the Velvet Underground and has been influenced by Andy Warhol. His amplifier on stage can often be seen to bear the legend "Warhol". He is also a pianist and has played piano on a few Pulp songs.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Webber, Mark 1970 births Living people English rock guitarists People from Chesterfield, Derbyshire Pulp (band) members 21st-century English guitarists