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Mark McGrath

Mark McGrath, American singer-songwriter

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Born
March 15, 1968
Age in 2026
58
Zodiac sign
Pisces
Birth year
1968

About Mark McGrath

Mark Sayers McGrath is an American singer who is the lead vocalist of the rock band Sugar Ray. McGrath is also known for his work as a co-host of Extra, and he was the host of Don't Forget the Lyrics! in 2010. McGrath hosted the second season of the TV show Killer Karaoke, taking the place of Jackass star Steve-O. He also works, and occasionally tours with The Beach Boys. Their first success came in 1997 with the song "Fly." McGrath's popularity soared as he appeared on the covers of national magazines such as Rolling Stone and Spin. In the finals, he won against Dave Mustaine of Megadeth and Gary Dell'Abate of The Howard Stern Show.

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Mark McGrath timeline

  1. Their first success came in 1997 with the song "Fly." McGrath's popularity soared as he appeared on the covers of national magazines such as Rolling Stone and Spin.
  2. McGrath is also known for his work as a co-host of Extra, and he was the host of Don't Forget the Lyrics! in 2010.

The world when Mark McGrath was born

Mark McGrath was born in 1968. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1968

  • #1 song"Hey Jude" – The Beatles
  • Top movie2001: A Space Odyssey
  • Top TV showRowan & Martin's Laugh-In
  • Best-selling bookAirport – Arthur Hailey

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentBob Beamon shatters long jump record at Mexico City Olympics
  • Top headlineMLK and RFK assassinated
  • Technology milestoneDouglas Engelbart demonstrates the computer mouse
  • Defining fadTie-dye everything
  • Notable inventionComputer mouse (Douglas Engelbart)
  • World population3.55 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderLyndon B. Johnson
  • Sports championDetroit Tigers (World Series)
  • Also wonBoston Celtics (NBA)
  • U.S. population200.7M

1968 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Mark McGrath's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19682026
Gas$0.34$3.45/gal
Average home$15,600$435,000
Average income$10,300$67,500
Minimum wage$1.60$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$1.31$11.95
Postage stamp$0.06$0.73
Population200.7M341 million

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