Biography
b. 4 January 1945, Loma Linda, California, USA. Deciding on the pedal metal acoustic guitar as his device of preference might appear initially to get narrowed Maness’ field of chance. As things proved, his remarkable specialized experience offset any potential threat of becoming sidelined. The set of performers with whom he offers performed on record is usually staggering both in duration and quality. At are Natural herb Alpert, Eric Andersen, Tony Booth, the International Submarine Music group, the Byrds (1968’s seminal Sweetheart FROM THE Rodeo), Glen Campbell, the Carpenters, Carlene Carter, Neil Gemstone, Phil Everly, and Arlo Guthrie. He was an associate from the Desert Rose Music group, and later caused fellow bandsman Chris Hillman. Others consist of Engelbert Humperdinck, Lyle Lovett, Nation Joe McDonald, Rose Maddox, Bette Midler, Gram Parsons, Bonnie Raitt, Earl Scruggs, Ringo Starr, Tanya Tucker, and Dwight Yoakam. It really is noteworthy that testimonials of a considerable percentage from the albums which Maness spent some time working make extremely favourable reference to his efforts, with him occasionally getting designated for compliment exceeding that bestowed upon the headliner. A superb exponent from the pedal metal guitar, Maness has generated a considerable pursuing among nation music enthusiasts and critics. Certainly, in 1970, the Academy of Nation Music elected him Metal GUITARIST Of THE ENTIRE YEAR and by 1999 he previously been re-elected an additional 16 times.