Tommy Mandel
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Tommy Mandel | |
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| Born | June 2, 1949 New York City, United States |
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| Occupation | Musician |
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| Years active | 1981–present |
| Website | tommymandel |
Tommy Mandel (born June 2, 1949) is an American keyboardist most notable for playing with Bryan Adams from 1981 to 1998, starting with the album You Want It You Got It.[1]
Prior to joining Bryan Adams' band, Mandel released a self-titled solo EP.
He joined Dire Straits for their 1982–1983 Love over Gold Tour[citation needed] and featured on the band's 1984 double live album, Alchemy: Dire Straits Live. He also played with Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders, among many other artists.[2]
He is the musical director of the theatre department at Sarah Lawrence College in Yonkers, New York.[3]
