Dave Markey is an American musician and self-taught artist who emerged from the 1980s underground music scene. He founded the band SIN 34 in 1981 and later formed Painted Willie in 1984, establishing himself as an innovative voice within the experimental and punk-influenced music landscape of Southern California.
Beyond his band work, Markey has been instrumental in documenting and preserving electronic and alternative music culture through his multimedia projects and archival efforts. His work capturing the sonic and visual aesthetics of 1980s underground music scenes has made him a notable figure in electronic music history, bridging the gap between punk's raw energy and experimental electronic production.