James Andrew Mankey (born May 23, 1952 in
Washington)
is an American
rock guitarist
A guitarist (or a guitar player) is a person who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of guitar family instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselve ...
, 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.
He is the brother of musician and record producer
Earle Mankey.
In 2003, Mankey released ''J.A.M.'', a solo instrumental album.
References
External links
Official Concrete Blonde website
1952 births
Living people
American rock guitarists
Sparks (band) members
Concrete Blonde members
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