Mark Stanway

Keyboard player for a rock band

Mark Stanway - Keyboard player for a rock band
Born

July 27th, 1954
70 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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