Mark Stanway
Keyboard player for a rock band
Born
July 27th, 1954
71 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
England
Links & References
Born in England, the keyboard player gained recognition as a member of the rock band Magnum. The band achieved prominence in the 1980s with a series of successful albums. The player's contributions to the band's sound were integral to their style, particularly in the realm of progressive rock. Magnum became well-known for hits such as 'When the World Comes Down' and 'Start Talking Love'. During his tenure, the band released multiple albums and toured extensively across Europe.
Played keyboards in Magnum
Contributed to the album 'On a Storyteller's Night'
Performed at major rock festivals
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