Keith A. Mancini, 34, Cranston
He was a lucky fisherman and handsome bachelor who once
masqueraded in the amateur wrestling ring as "Dr. Pain." But
Keith Mancini's dream was to be a rock star.
As a hard-rocking bass guitarist in Fathead, the 34-year-old
figured his band was getting its big break opening up for Great
White at The Station, a club that seemed like his second home.
"They were the hometown band for The Station," his brother,
Craig Mancini, said. "That's where their groupies went to see them
play. They were so excited to open for Great White, because that's
one of the bands that they were really into."
Keith's cousin, Steven Mancini, 39, was also in the band and is
among the missing. Steven's wife, Andrea Mancini, 28, worked at the
club and died in the fire.
Rock 'n' roll was Keith's passion since he started playing bass
as a teenager. In the warmer months, he'd spend his time fresh
water fishing. And a few years back, amateur wrestling was his
hobby.
"He called himself Dr. Pain," his brother said, unable to hide
a laugh. "He used to walk into the ring with a long leather jacket
and his hair hanging in front of his eyes."
But Dr. Pain had a softer side. He loved spending time with his
girlfriend and her two sons. A few days before he died, he helped
one of the boys build a Pinewood Derby car for the Cub Scouts.