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{{Short description|American guitarist (born 1970)}}
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| alias = Traa
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1970|12|30|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1970|12|30|mf=y}}
|birth_place =[[Cleveland, Ohio]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Cleveland, Ohio]], U.S.
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| origin = [[San Diego, California]], U.S.
| instrument = Bass, vocals
| instrument = Bass guitar, vocals
| genre = [[Alternative metal]], [[Christian metal]], [[nu metal]], [[rap metal]]
| genre = {{flatlist|
* [[Alternative metal]]
* [[Christian metal]]
* [[nu metal]]
* [[rap metal]]
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| occupation = Musician
| occupation = Musician
| years_active = 1992–present
| years_active = 1992–present
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| associated_acts = [[P.O.D.]]
| associated_acts = [[P.O.D.]]
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| notable_instruments = 5-string Warwick Dolphin & Thumb basses
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'''Mark "Traa" Daniels''' (born December 30, 1970) is the bass guitarist of the San Diego rock band [[P.O.D.]] He has been a member since 1994 and has performed on all of the band's official records. The band has released ten albums – ''[[Snuff the Punk]]'', ''[[Brown (P.O.D. album)|Brown]]'', ''[[Payable on Death Live]]'', ''[[The Fundamental Elements of Southtown]]'', ''[[Satellite (P.O.D. album)|Satellite]]'', ''[[Payable on Death]]'', ''[[Testify (P.O.D. album)|Testify]]'', ''[[Greatest Hits: The Atlantic Years]]'', ''[[When Angels & Serpents Dance]]'' and ''[[Murdered Love]]''. Traa is married and has two children, and as a bassist, has a [[jazz]] and [[funk]] background. He is the oldest member{{Elucidate|date=June 2015|reason=in this context "oldest" could mean that all of the members have lived for a fewer number of days than this subject or it could mean that they have been in the band for less time. A reference would help to clarify.}} of P.O.D.{{Citation needed|date=June 2015}}
'''Mark "Traa" Daniels''' (born December 30, 1970) is the bass guitarist of the San Diego rock band [[P.O.D.]] He has been a member since 1993 and has performed on all of the band's official records. The band has released thirteen albums – ''[[Snuff the Punk]]'', ''[[Brown (P.O.D. album)|Brown]]'', ''[[Payable on Death Live]]'', ''[[The Fundamental Elements of Southtown]]'', ''[[Satellite (P.O.D. album)|Satellite]]'', ''[[Payable on Death]]'', ''[[Testify (P.O.D. album)|Testify]]'', ''[[Greatest Hits: The Atlantic Years]]'', ''[[When Angels & Serpents Dance]]'', ''[[Murdered Love]]'', ''[[SoCal Sessions]]'', ''[[The Awakening (P.O.D. album)|The Awakening]]'', and ''[[Circles (P.O.D. album)|Circles]]''. Traa is married and has two children, and as a bassist, has a [[jazz]] and [[funk]] background.


In 2005, Daniels signed an endorsement deal with Warrior and he is currently working on his signature bass, to be made by Warrior Bass. Traa is also the President of a production company known as Ryot Entertainment. The company has teamed up with SteelRoots. He is the manager of the alternative band [[The Wrecking]]. Daniels is a conservative and supports pro-life efforts, including the Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.silentday.org/ |title=Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity |publisher=Silentday.org |date=January 22, 1973 |accessdate=2011-07-06}}</ref> He originally comes from Cleveland, Ohio.
In 2005, Daniels signed an endorsement deal with Warrior, to produce a signature bass guitar designed to his specifications. Traa is also the president of a production company known as Ryot Entertainment. The company has teamed up with SteelRoots. He is the manager of the alternative band [[The Wrecking]]. He originally comes from Cleveland, Ohio.

==Equipment==
* Carvin AC50F Fretless Electric/Acoustic 5-string
* Warwick Thumb Bass 4-string
* Washburn Acoustic 5-string
* Washburn XB-925 5-string
* Washburn AB-34 Acoustic 5-string Custom Shop model
* Boss ODB-3 Bass Overdrive
* MXR Phase 100 Phaser
* [[MXR Phase 90]] Phaser
* Eden WP-100 Navigator Bass Preamp
* Eden WT-1000 World Tour 1000-Watt Power Amplifier
* Korg DTR-1 Rack Tuner
* Eden WT-400 Traveler Plus Bass Head
* Eden D-410XLT Bass Cabinet / 4x10


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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*''[[Testify (P.O.D. album)|Testify]]'' (2006)
*''[[Testify (P.O.D. album)|Testify]]'' (2006)
*''[[When Angels & Serpents Dance]]'' (2008)
*''[[When Angels & Serpents Dance]]'' (2008)
*''[[Murdered Love]]'' (2012)<ref name="New Song Featuring JAMEY JASTA Available For Free Download">{{cite web |url=http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=172241|title=New Song Featuring JAMEY JASTA Available For Free Download|accessdate=April 4, 2012|work=Blabbermouth.com|date=April 4, 2012|quote=}}</ref>
*''[[Murdered Love]]'' (2012)<ref name="New Song Featuring JAMEY JASTA Available For Free Download">{{cite web|url=http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=172241|title=New Song Featuring JAMEY JASTA Available For Free Download|access-date=April 4, 2012|work=Blabbermouth.com|date=April 4, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120407221619/http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=172241|archive-date=April 7, 2012}}</ref>
*''SoCal Sessions'' (2014){{citation needed|date=January 2015}}
*''SoCal Sessions'' (2014){{citation needed|date=January 2015}}
* ''[[The Awakening (P.O.D. album)|The Awakening]]'' (2015)
* ''[[The Awakening (P.O.D. album)|The Awakening]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Circles (P.O.D. album)|Circles]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Veritas (P.O.D. album)|Veritas]]'' (2024)


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.payableondeath.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.thewarriorstour.com/ The Warriors Tour Official Site]
* [http://www.promotionscrew.com/pod/ P.O.D. Promotions Crew: Official Street Team]


{{P.O.D.}}
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Latest revision as of 22:51, 5 May 2024

Traa Daniels
Daniels in 2008
Daniels in 2008
Background information
Birth nameMark Daniels
Also known asTraa
Born (1970-12-30) December 30, 1970 (age 53)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
OriginSan Diego, California, U.S.
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Bass guitar, vocals
Years active1992–present

Mark "Traa" Daniels (born December 30, 1970) is the bass guitarist of the San Diego rock band P.O.D. He has been a member since 1993 and has performed on all of the band's official records. The band has released thirteen albums – Snuff the Punk, Brown, Payable on Death Live, The Fundamental Elements of Southtown, Satellite, Payable on Death, Testify, Greatest Hits: The Atlantic Years, When Angels & Serpents Dance, Murdered Love, SoCal Sessions, The Awakening, and Circles. Traa is married and has two children, and as a bassist, has a jazz and funk background.

In 2005, Daniels signed an endorsement deal with Warrior, to produce a signature bass guitar designed to his specifications. Traa is also the president of a production company known as Ryot Entertainment. The company has teamed up with SteelRoots. He is the manager of the alternative band The Wrecking. He originally comes from Cleveland, Ohio.

Discography

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P.O.D.

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Main article: P.O.D. discography

References

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  1. ^ "New Song Featuring JAMEY JASTA Available For Free Download". Blabbermouth.com. April 4, 2012. Archived from the original on April 7, 2012. Retrieved April 4, 2012.


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