Marcos Curiel

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Marcos Curiel
Curiel in 2007
Background information
Birth name	Marcos Curiel
Born	(1974-09-09) September 9, 1974 (age 50)
Origin	San Diego, California, United States
Genres	Alternative rock alternative metal nu metal rap metal progressive rock
Occupations	Musician record producer songwriter
Instruments	Guitar vocals
Years active	1992 – present
Labels	Rescue Atlantic Rock Ridge Columbia/INO

Marcos Curiel (born September 9, 1974) is the lead guitarist of rock bands P.O.D., The Accident Experiment and Daylight Division. Curiel was born in San Diego, California, in 1974 and is of Mexican descent. He grew up in the neighboring city of Chula Vista, where he graduated from Bonita Vista High School in 1992.^{[citation needed]} Curiel started P.O.D. that year, along with friend Noah "Wuv" Bernardo. The band started building a strong local fanbase, releasing several albums independently. In 1998, they were signed to a record deal (Atlantic Records) and released their hit albums The Fundamental Elements of Southtown (1999) and Satellite (2001) including hit singles, "Alive" and "Youth of the Nation". Both albums have had mainstream success, gaining multi Platinum certifications by the RIAA and three Grammy Award nominations. P.O.D. has also contributed to numerous motion picture soundtracks and toured internationally. Marcos has attended the Howard Fine Acting Studio. Curiel is the youngest member of P.O.D.