Career
He is also known as a socially aware comedian. His first band was called Fratsen (meaning antics in Dutch), formed in 1985 and when that group disbanded, formed Krang in 1996. Krang released many albums, but the main notoriety of the group emerged from their shows, which were often seen as very controversial.
Krang split in 2004, and Manuel continued to perform as a solo artist.
He has also released a book entitled Het Tragische Einde Van De Nederlander Zoals Wij Hem Kennen (The Tragic End Of The Dutchman As We Know Him).
