Andrew Mrotek

Backing Vocals, Musical Artist

1983 –

80

Who is Andrew Mrotek?

Andrew Mrotek is the former drummer and backup vocalist for the rock band The Academy Is....

Born and raised on Milwaukee's south side, Andy attended Elm Elementary School and then Roosevelt Middle School. Mrotek graduated from Milwaukee High School of the Arts in 2001 while drumming for a band called Last Place Champs. The High School of the Arts split students in classes for their artistic talent, Andy's was visual art. A self-portrait of Andy still hangs outside his art classroom doors. During high school, "The Butcher", worked at a McDonald's in his neighborhood. "The Butcher" nickname comes from his next job as a butcher at his neighborhood supermarket Pick N' Save, which he worked after graduation. Ironically, he did become a vegetarian after this. Though, after he contracted mono he was forced to end his vegetarianism. He has a twin brother.

In 2004 Andy Mrotek replaced former The Academy Is... drummer DelPrincipe. After the band's debut album was released they toured with Fall Out Boy. Being a graphic artist, Mrotek designed, sketched and painted all of the posters for the Sleeping With Giants tour. He also designed his own drum kit for the tour.

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Born
Jul 4, 1983
United States of America
Also known as
  • The Butcher Mrotek
  • Andrew Bishop Mrotek
  • The Butcher
  • Mrotek, Andy

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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