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'''Frederick Lawrence Mandel''' (born 1953)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://jam.canoe.com/Music/Pop_Encyclopedia/M/Mandel.html|title=Mandel, Fred|last=Canoe.com|website=canoe.com|access-date=June 9, 2016}}</ref> is a Canadian [[session musician]], keyboard player and guitarist.<ref name="Bernardin 1996 p">{{harvtxt|Bernardin|Stanton|1996}}</ref>
'''Frederick Lawrence Mandel''' is a Canadian [[session musician]], keyboard player and guitarist.<ref name="Bernardin 1996 p">{{harvtxt|Bernardin|Stanton|1996}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
Born in [[Estevan]], [[Saskatchewan]], Mandel became involved in music from an early age. He started playing the piano at four and picked up the guitar aged eight. Growing up in an [[Orthodox Judaism|Orthodox Jewish]] household, he found his parents less than encouraging of his musical endeavors.<ref>[https://www.jewishtelegraph.com/prof_112.html Fred Mandel – Profile at ''Jewish Telegraph''] Retrieved January 12, 2019.</ref> Nevertheless, in 1964, at the age of 11, with his family having moved to [[Toronto]], he became immersed in the local music scene.
Born in [[Estevan]], [[Saskatchewan]], Mandel started playing the piano at four and picked up the guitar aged eight. Growing up in an [[Orthodox Judaism|Orthodox Jewish]] household, he found his parents less than encouraging of his musical endeavors.<ref>[https://www.jewishtelegraph.com/prof_112.html Fred Mandel – Profile at ''Jewish Telegraph''] Retrieved January 12, 2019.</ref> Nevertheless, in 1964, at the age of 11, with his family having moved to [[Toronto]], he became immersed in the local music scene.


Mandel made his first appearance on record courtesy of [[Domenic Troiano]] (whose band he was in at the time). Troiano was invited to record on [[Alice Cooper]]'s first solo record and got Mandel to play keyboards on the record.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/fred-mandel-mn0000151814/credits|title=Fred Mandel {{!}} Credits|website=AllMusic|access-date=June 9, 2016}}</ref> This led to Alice Cooper inviting Mandel to join his live band. Mandel did this for four years (1977–1980) progressing from keyboards to lead guitar and finally ending up working as the musical director.<ref name="Bernardin 1996 p" />
Mandel made his first appearance on record courtesy of [[Domenic Troiano]] (whose band he was in at the time). Troiano was invited to record on [[Alice Cooper]]'s first solo record and got Mandel to play keyboards on the record.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/fred-mandel-mn0000151814/credits|title=Fred Mandel {{!}} Credits|website=AllMusic|access-date=June 9, 2016}}</ref> This led to Alice Cooper inviting Mandel to join his live band. Mandel did this for four years (1977–1981) progressing from keyboards to lead guitar and finally ending up working as the musical director.<ref name="Bernardin 1996 p" />


During his work with Alice Cooper, Mandel was invited to play keyboards on the [[Pink Floyd]] album ''[[The Wall]]'' and this was followed up by some recordings with [[Cheap Trick]].<ref name="Bernardin 1996 p" />
During his work with Alice Cooper, Mandel played keyboards on the [[Pink Floyd]] album ''[[The Wall]]'' and this was followed up by some recordings with [[Cheap Trick]].<ref name="Bernardin 1996 p" />


In the 1980s, Mandel was asked to perform with [[Queen (band)|Queen]] on their 1982 tour supporting their album ''[[Hot Space]]'' (the [[Hot Space Tour]]). He struck up a good working relationship with the band and was later invited to be a contributing musician on their 1984 album ''[[The Works (Queen album)|The Works]]'' (thus becoming the first significant guest performer on a Queen record). Mandel performed on "Man on the Prowl" and three of the album's singles, "[[Radio Ga Ga]]", "[[Hammer to Fall]]", and "[[I Want to Break Free]]" (the famous synthesizer solo on the latter, often mistaken for guitar, is played by Mandel on a [[Roland Jupiter-8]]). Mandel also played on two Queen spinoffs: [[Brian May]]'s 1983 mini album ''[[Star Fleet Project]]'' and [[Freddie Mercury]]'s 1985 album ''[[Mr. Bad Guy]]''.<ref name=":0" />
In the 1980s, Mandel performed with [[Queen (band)|Queen]] on their 1982 tour supporting their album ''[[Hot Space]]'' (the [[Hot Space Tour]]). He struck up a good working relationship with the band and was later invited to be a contributing musician on their 1984 album ''[[The Works (Queen album)|The Works]]''. Mandel performed on "Man on the Prowl" and three of the album's singles, "[[Radio Ga Ga]]", "[[Hammer to Fall]]", and "[[I Want to Break Free]]" (the synthesizer solo on the latter is played by Mandel on a [[Roland Jupiter-8]]). Mandel also played on two Queen spinoffs: [[Brian May]]'s 1983 mini album ''[[Star Fleet Project]]'' and [[Freddie Mercury]]'s 1985 album ''[[Mr. Bad Guy]]''.<ref name=":0" />


Following this, Mandel went on tour with [[Supertramp]] who were performing their last gigs with their classic line up on a tour named [[...Famous Last Words...|Famous Last Words]].
Following this, Mandel went on tour with [[Supertramp]] who were performing their last gigs with their classic line up on a tour named [[...Famous Last Words...|Famous Last Words]].


Later on, Mandel was offered the chance play with his teen idol [[Elton John]],<ref>{{harvtxt|Bernardin|Stanton|1996|p=159}}</ref> whom Mandel states as being "...to this day, one of the most bad-ass rock and roll piano players around!"
Later on, Mandel recorded with his teen idol [[Elton John]],<ref>{{harvtxt|Bernardin|Stanton|1996|p=159}}</ref> whom Mandel states as being "...to this day, one of the most bad-ass rock and roll piano players around!"


In 2013, Mandel worked with legendary thrash band [[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]] on the track "[[Smokin' (song)|Smokin']]", originally by [[Boston (band)|Boston]], ultimately released on Anthrax's album ''[[Anthems (Anthrax album)|Anthems]]'', an EP principally featuring covers from some of the band's favorite acts of the 1970s, along with two versions of "Crawl", a song from their previous studio album.<ref name=":0" />
In 2013, Mandel worked with thrash band [[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]] on the track "[[Smokin' (song)|Smokin']]", originally by [[Boston (band)|Boston]], ultimately released on Anthrax's album ''[[Anthems (Anthrax album)|Anthems]]'', an EP principally featuring covers from some of the band's favorite acts of the 1970s, along with two versions of "Crawl", a song from their previous studio album.<ref name=":0" />

In 2024, Mandel released his first solo album, ''Part-Time Rebel''.


== Selected discography ==
== Selected discography ==

Musician:
* The [[Domenic Troiano]] Band: ''[[Burnin' at the Stake]]'' (1977)
* The [[Domenic Troiano]] Band: ''[[Burnin' at the Stake]]'' (1977)
* [[Alice Cooper]]: ''[[The Alice Cooper Show]]'' (1977, live album)
* [[Alice Cooper]]: ''[[The Alice Cooper Show]]'' (1977, live album)
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* [[Philip Sayce]]: ''Peace Machine'' (2009)
* [[Philip Sayce]]: ''Peace Machine'' (2009)
* [[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]]: ''[[Anthems (Anthrax album)|Anthems]]'' (2013)
* [[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]]: ''[[Anthems (Anthrax album)|Anthems]]'' (2013)

Solo:
* Fred Mandel: ''Part-Time Rebel'' (2024)


Film:
Film:
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Latest revision as of 06:53, 6 September 2024

For the American sports team owner, see Fred L. Mandel Jr.

Fred Mandel
BornEstevan, Saskatchewan, Canada
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
GenresRock
OccupationsSession musician
Instruments
  • Keyboards
  • piano
  • guitar
Formerly of
Websitefredmandelmusic.com

Frederick Lawrence Mandel is a Canadian session musician, keyboard player and guitarist.[1]

Career

[edit]

Born in Estevan, Saskatchewan, Mandel started playing the piano at four and picked up the guitar aged eight. Growing up in an Orthodox Jewish household, he found his parents less than encouraging of his musical endeavors.[2] Nevertheless, in 1964, at the age of 11, with his family having moved to Toronto, he became immersed in the local music scene.

Mandel made his first appearance on record courtesy of Domenic Troiano (whose band he was in at the time). Troiano was invited to record on Alice Cooper's first solo record and got Mandel to play keyboards on the record.[3] This led to Alice Cooper inviting Mandel to join his live band. Mandel did this for four years (1977–1981) progressing from keyboards to lead guitar and finally ending up working as the musical director.[1]

During his work with Alice Cooper, Mandel played keyboards on the Pink Floyd album The Wall and this was followed up by some recordings with Cheap Trick.[1]

In the 1980s, Mandel performed with Queen on their 1982 tour supporting their album Hot Space (the Hot Space Tour). He struck up a good working relationship with the band and was later invited to be a contributing musician on their 1984 album The Works. Mandel performed on "Man on the Prowl" and three of the album's singles, "Radio Ga Ga", "Hammer to Fall", and "I Want to Break Free" (the synthesizer solo on the latter is played by Mandel on a Roland Jupiter-8). Mandel also played on two Queen spinoffs: Brian May's 1983 mini album Star Fleet Project and Freddie Mercury's 1985 album Mr. Bad Guy.[3]

Following this, Mandel went on tour with Supertramp who were performing their last gigs with their classic line up on a tour named Famous Last Words.

Later on, Mandel recorded with his teen idol Elton John,[4] whom Mandel states as being "...to this day, one of the most bad-ass rock and roll piano players around!"

In 2013, Mandel worked with thrash band Anthrax on the track "Smokin'", originally by Boston, ultimately released on Anthrax's album Anthems, an EP principally featuring covers from some of the band's favorite acts of the 1970s, along with two versions of "Crawl", a song from their previous studio album.[3]

In 2024, Mandel released his first solo album, Part-Time Rebel.

Selected discography

[edit]

Musician:

Solo:

  • Fred Mandel: Part-Time Rebel (2024)

Film:

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b c Bernardin & Stanton (1996)
  2. ^ Fred Mandel – Profile at Jewish Telegraph Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c "Fred Mandel | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
  4. ^ Bernardin & Stanton (1996, p. 159)
Bibliography
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