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British dancer, percussionist, author and media personality

Musical artist

Mark Berry (born 18 April 1964), better known as Bez, is an English percussionist, dancer, DJ and media personality.

He is best known as a member of the rock bands Happy Mondays and Black Grape.

Early life

Mark Berry was born on 18 April 1964 in Bolton, Lancashire,^[1] the son of parents from the Norris Green district of Liverpool.^[2] His father was a detective inspector.^[3] He grew up in Little Hulton and Walkden, before moving to live with his grandparents in Wigan at the age of 16.^[4]

Career

Bez is best known as the maraca player, dancer, and de facto mascot of rock band Happy Mondays, having been invited by lead singer Shaun Ryder shortly after the band was formed.^{[citation needed]} He is chiefly remembered for his bizarre style of dancing and use of maracas.

The band's second single, "Freaky Dancin'", was rum