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Artist News: Manning Announces Line Up Change

Posted on Sunday, August 30 @ 01:25:29 UTC by nightowl

Guy Manning wrote in a posting to his newsgroup: "Following on from the milestone that was the band's triumphant appearance at the Cambridge Rock Festival, the band are to make some line up changes.

"Getting the band to the point at which Manning could sustain 2 separate shows (Elektrik and Akoustik) took a vast amount of dedication and effort on behalf of the players and I am eternally grateful that they did not disappoint myself or the fans (new and old).

"Having said that, in the aftermath of the festival, we were able to objectively look at the point we were at and the known future activities (possible new Studio album, a live album, UK and worldwide dates). Each member of the band reviewed their own position and did some soul searching.



"At this point, we can formally state that Phil Wilkes and David Million will not be continuing on as a part of the Manning band line ups.

"I wish to personally thank them for all the time and effort they have put into getting the band to where it is today. It would not have happened without you both.

"All the best with your new projects and deserved time off!"

In the same posting, Manning included messages from Wilkes and Million.

Phil Wilkes: "After 18 months with Manning, during which time the band has seen increasing support and success, I have reached the difficult decision to leave the band. I feel that the time is right for me to focus on completing a personal music project and pursue other interests that would conflict with the growing commitment required for Manning to achieve the next levels of its success. I am delighted to have been part of the band's continuing story and proud of the contribution I have been able to make."

David Million: "Being a part of the Manning band has been a great experience and it has been very satisfying to watch the band gain more respect for their recorded work, live shows and so be offered more prestigious gigs worldwide.

"For my own part, work and family commitments are proving hard to give the band the level of involvement it needs, especially meeting the rehearsal and live show schedules.

"Couple this with a desire to pursue my own material (which I have been working on in parallel), I therefore feel it is a good point in time to concentrate more on the 'home' front and leave the live band line-ups.

"The future is not set in stone however and my involvement with Guy will continue in some capacity, I am sure.

"I want to wish Guy and the band all the best with their next ventures, which will be brilliant I am sure!"

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