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James Mankey

James Andrew Mankey is an American rock guitarist, most widely known as the co-founder and longtime guitarist of the band Concrete Blonde. Mankey was also the bassist with the band Sparks for their first two albums.

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James Mankey
Mankey in 2010
Mankey in 2010
Background information
Born (1952-05-23) May 23, 1952
Washington, United States
GenresRock
OccupationMusician
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • bass
Formerly of

James Andrew Mankey (born May 23, 1952 in Washington)123 is an American rock guitarist, most widely known as the co-founder and longtime guitarist of the band Concrete Blonde. Mankey was also the bassist with the band Sparks for their first two albums.345

He is the brother of musician and record producer Earle Mankey.36

In 2003, Mankey released J.A.M., a solo instrumental album.7

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References

  1. "Jim Mankey played guitar and bass with Halfnelson/Sparks and Concrete Blonde". Graphikdesigns.free.fr.
  2. "May 23 Events in History". BrainyHistory.com.
  3. Tortorici, Frank (23 May 2000). "Concrete Blonde's Jim Mankey". VH1. Archived from the original on 12 March 2007. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  4. "Sparks - Sparks - credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  5. "Sparks - A Woofer in Tweeter's Clothing - credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  6. "Sparkography". AllSparks.com. Archived from the original on 18 June 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  7. "CD Reviews - Instrumental". Mwe3.com.
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