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Manny Martinez (1954 - 2023), known professionally as Manny, was best known as the original drummer for The Misfits.

Manny graduated from Lodi High School in 1971, and played drums in a number of Lodi, NJ bands. As a veteran of the local scene, Manny eventually met Glenn Danzig and started rehearsing with him in his project, The Misfits. After a few rehearsals, Manny completed the band's lineup by introducing Danzig to his friend Jerry Only. Manny's jazzy style of drum playing was recorded only on the first single, Cough/Cool. By the end of 1977, and after only a few live shows, Manny left the band.

On December 17, 2023, Blabbermouth.net reported that Manny had passed away. No details on the cause of death were given.