James Mankey

American rock guitarist (born 1952)
James Mankey
Born (1952-05-23) May 23, 1952 (age 72)
Washington, United States
GenresRock
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Guitar, bass
Musical artist

James Andrew Mankey (born May 23, 1952 in Washington)[1][2][3] 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.[3][4][5]

He is the brother of musician and record producer Earle Mankey.[3][6]

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

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. ^ a b c 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.

External links

  • Official Concrete Blonde website
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Concrete Blonde
  • Johnette Napolitano
  • James Mankey
  • Gabriel Ramirez
  • Harry Rushakoff
  • Paul Thompson
  • Al Bloch
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  • Still in Hollywood
  • Recollection: The Best of Concrete Blonde
  • The Essential
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  • Live in Brazil 2002
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  • "True"
  • "God Is a Bullet"
  • "Happy Birthday"
  • "Joey"
  • "Everybody Knows"
  • "Caroline"
  • "Tomorrow, Wendy"
  • "Ghost of a Texas Ladies' Man"
  • "Someday?"
  • "Heal It Up"
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  • Dream 6
  • Vowel Movement
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Sparks
  • Ron Mael
  • Russell Mael
  • Jim Mankey
  • Earle Mankey
  • Harley Feinstein
  • Martin Gordon
  • Adrian Fisher
  • Norman "Dinky" Diamond
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