Brit's Pub Remembers 'Friend To Thousands' Freddie Manton
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Minneapolis' Brit's Pub is paying tribute to its "ambassador" Freddie Manton, who died Tuesday at the age of 90.
Manton was a staple of the Minneapolis restaurant, and could often be found at the host stand or mingling with guests.
Brit's honored Manton in a Facebook post Wednesday, calling him, "An amazing drummer and music teacher, a restaurateur like no other and a wonderful story teller." The pub said Manton's "enthusiasm for life was infectious and an inspiration for us all."
The post says Manton died peacefully at his home.