Mike Manning
The “Zen Master, Captain of the Sea, Otis, What the Hay Do I Pay You For, My Number One …mmm …Guy, Factotum, The Claw, etc…”, Mike had many nicknames, more than anyone I’ve ever known. He was a good-natured, loveable guy with the biggest heart.

I met Mike in ’88. He was a tall, good looking, long blonde-haired roadie with a thick Boston accent and a sunny personality that always made me feel at ease. He was the perfect guitar tech for me, always dependable, attentive, he never tweaked my gear unless I asked him to. And, if I did, his work was always flawless.

We had fun too. For 36 years we toured around the world and recorded in great studios, and we had fun, because Mike made work fun. He was the kind of guy who put a smile on your face whenever you hung out with him. I depended on Mike, depended on how he maintained my guitars and amps show after show, and hour after hour in the studio.

The last few tours Mike had to stay home to rehab his knees and he was missed by me and by all. And, now we will all miss him even more. R.I.P. John Michael Manning.

Joe Satriani

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