About Colin Pattenden
Born 1947. Colin Pattenden is a British guitarist.
Colin Roy Pattenden (born November 1947, Farnborough, Kent, England) is an English bass guitarist, chiefly known for his membership of Manfred Mann's Earth Band.
Career Pattenden was taught guitar but learned to play bass from tuition books, chiefly those of Carol Kaye, the American bassist guru.
He has also played with Mungo Jerry, The King Earl Boogie Band, The Jackie Lynton Band, and The Nashville Teens.
In 2013 he was reportedly working as a PR consultant and manages CP Sound Limited an audio system and lighting design and installation company.
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Who is Colin Pattenden?
English rock bassist
When was Colin Pattenden born?
Colin Pattenden was born in 1947 in Farnborough.
What is Colin Pattenden's occupation?
Colin Pattenden is a guitarist.
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Colin Pattenden is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Colin Pattenden. https://biography.guide/colin-pattenden/
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