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Johnny Mann's guitar dream beats accordion start in Long Beach
Johnny Mann grew up in Eagle Rock and Long Beach, learning accordion at 12 before switching to guitar. His father, a pro guitarist, funded lessons and a $400 Fender Jazzmaster upon graduation, fueling a lifelong music career begun after early pro work at Arroyo High.
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al Rochelle
Lakewood Boulevard
Wardlow Road
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L.D. Lawrence
Rich Nields
Rich
Super-Socka
Fender
Chicago
Longview
Tex
Eagle Rock
Pasadena
West Covina
Arroyo High School
EL Monte
Long Beach
John Mann Sr
Malaguena
Pere
Arros High