Andrew Martinez, also known as Andy DeMize, Mr. Pink or just Little Guy, was drummer for Nekromantix and The Rocketz.



Andy started playing drums at the age of 12, influenced by his older brothers, Aaron (a drummer) and Alex (a guitarist) — both members of a rockabilly/cumbia group, the Moonlight Cruisers.



Andrew Martinez joined the pop punk group Up Syndrome in October 2001; the band signed with Nitro Records in December 2002, but were dropped by the label before releasing anything. The group broke up while still in pre-production for their debut album, in July 2003. Andrew Martinez and Tony "Slash" Red-Horse formed The Rocketz in December 2003.



In May 2006, Martinez replaced James Meza as the drummer for the Nekromantix. Martinez made his album debut with the group on 'Life Is a Grave & I Dig It!'.



Tragically, Andy died on the morning of Sunday, January 11th 2009 after being involved into a fatal car accident in in Fullerton, Orange County California. Andrew Martinez was only 25 years old.