Artist description Richard McManus is a Texas man born and raised. Although he has always had a broad interest in various styles of music the country is a part of his heart.

Music Style new country

Musical Influences George Straight, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Jimmy Reed, Glenn Campbell and Kenny Rodgers

Similar Artists All the above and a little Beatles country too.

Artist History Richard is now a solo artist although his has played guitar and bass for some unknown variety, rock and coutry bands.

Group Members Richard McManus - Rhythm, lead and bass guitars and keys when he couldn't find some good musicians / Bill Stokes - Lead Guitar: on "Farewell to Arms" / Mike Ochs - Steel and lead guitars on "Farewell to Arms" and also lead on "Strong at Heart" / Grego Loboz - Bass and keys on "Strong At Heart" / Oscar Decker - Rhythm and lead guitars on "Damn Fool", lead guitar and backing vocals with Richard on "That's Not the Way", also Co-Produced both those songs and "Callin' Out" / Drums programed by Charles Deats / Mark Boardman co-wrote and played all insturments on "Summer Vacation"

Instruments Guitars, bass drums, steel guitar and keys

Albums Another Side of Me - Cover designs for outer and inner sleaves by Chaz Deats

Press Reviews None

Additional Info A Spark in the Dark Production - All photos taken by Stephen R. Lewis of Black and White Only Studios

Location Austin, Texas - USA

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