1986
- Carl left Herbs
- Mana was formed by Carl Perkins
- recorded "aint Gonna Stop" EP @ Mandrill Studios with Glenn Tucker
- supported and went on road tour with THE WAILERS on NZ TOUR playing Auckland, Whangarei, New Plymouth, Gisbourne, Wellington
1989
- Carl Performed with The Wailers Band on there return @ Town Hall, Auckland NZ singing No Woman no Cry
- Mana Supported UB40 in New Plymouth @ TSB Stadium
1990
- Supported UB40 @ Auckland BIG TOP, NZ 1992 - Supported Toots and the Maytals @ the Gluepot, Auckland NZ
- Appeared on Marae for Bob Marley Documentary
1993
- Recorded debut self titled album “MANA" @ York Street studios in Auckland NZ and opened York Street Studios (First band to Record at York Street).
- "MANA" album was a nominee for best Polynesian Album @ the NZ Music Awards
- Performed @ Pacifica, Western Springs Auckland Nz
- Performed @ Mountain Rock, Woodville
- released First music video Titled "JAH SON" filmed on location at the Otara Markets.
- South Pacific Tour, New Caledonia - Kanaki Independents alongside reggae acts Lucky Dube, Steel Pulse, and Burning Spear e.t.c
- Supported MAXI PREIST @ Logan Campbell Centre in Auckland, NZ
- Appeared on Mai Time
- Toured Kanaki (New Caledonia) backing pacific reggae duo I & I.
1994
- recorded new version of single Aint Gonna Stop @ Air force studios, Auckland NZ with Mike pau (MC) & John Chong Nee , Followed up with Video Clip.
- Appeared on Te Karere & Mai Time for interview.
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