Roger Joseph Manning Jr.
Roger Joseph Manning Jr. | |
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Manning playing keyboards at Beck's semi-acoustic show at Irving Plaza in New York City on November 9, 2021. | |
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| Born | May 27, 1966 |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
| Website | rogerjosephmanningjr |
Roger Joseph Manning Jr. (born May 27, 1966) is an American keyboardist, singer, and songwriter who co-founded the bands Jellyfish, the Moog Cookbook, Imperial Drag, and The Lickerish Quartet. He has also spent several years as a member of Beck's backing band, contributed to several recordings by the band Air, and toured or recorded with acts such as Jay-Z, Blink 182, and Johnny Cash. In 2005, he released his first solo record, Solid State Warrior, followed with Robo-Sapiens (as "Mailibu", 2007), Catnip Dynamite (2008), and Glamping (2018). He is usually credited by his full name to avoid confusion with the folk musician Roger Manning.