Founded by bandleader Randy Chortkoff, the band is named after the song "Mannish Boy" by Muddy Waters.
[1] Led by vocalist Finis Tasby, the band consists of all-star veteran members of the West Coast blues scene.
[3] Bobby Jones, a blues and soul vocalist from Chicago came on board as a special guest on Big Plans (2007), and became an official member soon after.
The Mannish Boys Lowdown Feelin' was nominated in the 8th Annual Independent Music Awards for 'Blues Album of the Year'.
[citation needed] Their rendition of the song "Mannish Boy" was featured during the credits at the end of the 2007 romantic comedy movie, What Love Is.