Biography
As a child, Mancell learned to play the piano, drums and guitar and was a "rabid record geek". The exposure of playing music in different types of bands (such as punk rock, jazz, marching bands, orchestras, etc.) combined with being a fan of many genres led Mancell to pursue a composing career. He was encouraged by his college professors to move to Los Angeles to write music for film and television. Mancell's first cousin is Bobby Ritchie, better known as Kid Rock.
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