The band Manning has been in existence since 1999, formed around singer / songwriter / multi-instrumentalist Guy Manning. Guy was previously an associate of Parallel or 90 Degrees (PO90) and also a founder member of the internationally respected, The Tangent.

Guy has an impressive record of having a new Manning album ready for release annually!!

The eleventh - "Charlestown" - was released Oct 2010.

"Manning produce an eclectic mix of music which broadly falls within the 'progressive' genre, but in reality spans many different musical forms from beautiful ballads and folk-tinged songs through to awesome all-out rock workouts and true progressive epics – no two songs sound the same!"

The band has experienced a surge of interest and support, with the 2007 album “Songs From The Bilston House” having been nominated for Album of the Year by the Classic Rock Society and a series of storming headline gigs in support of the critically acclaimed album, “Number Ten” (released 2009).

Other members of Manning are Julie King (additional keyboards, percussion and backing vocals), Kris Hudson-Lee (bass), Kev Currie (guitars and backing vocals), Steve Dundon (flute and other blowable things), Chris Catling (lead guitars), Tim Leadbeater (keyboards) and the newest recruit on the drums, percussion and backing vocals, John Kennard.

Such a sizeable line-up is able to fully reproduce the quintessentialy symphonic Manning sound on stage.

Manning have also been very fortunate in having some terrific musicians making special guest appearances on the albums including Andy Tillison (The Tangent and PO90), sax goddess Laura Fowles, Ian 'Walter' Fairbairn (Lindisfarne/Jack the Lad and Hedgehog Pie), Angela Gordon (Mostly Autumn) and Martin Orford (IQ).

2010 has been a milestone breakthrough year for this remarkable band with some amazing festival slots including the first venture over the Atlantic to appear at the RoSfest in Gettysburg, PA. USA in May.

Source : http://www.guymanning.com/2009site/biography.html