Born and raised in Keyser, WV, 20 year old Marple, began playing the drums at the age of three at his former church Elk Garden Assembly of God. A high school percussion instructor by day, Marple perfects his talents on the drums in a local Christian rock band called High Pressure. Having never had a drum lesson in his life, Marple's practicing and persistence has paid off with him being crowned Guitar Center's Drum-Off Grand Champion in January 2008.