Jack McManus (singer)

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Jack McManus
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McManus performing at Middlesbrough Music Live in 2008
Background information
Born (1984-08-04) 4 August 1984 (age 39)
West Wickham, London, England
GenresPop, pop rock
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active2002–present
Labels Polydor
Website JackMcManus.co.uk

Jack Michael McManus (born 4 August 1984) is an English, BRIT School-educated singer-songwriter, from West Wickham, London, in England. In 2012, he married actress and singer Martine McCutcheon.

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Music career

A singer who has been compared to Elton John and Billy Joel [1] McManus' debut album Either Side Of Midnight was released on Polydor Records/UMRL on 5 May 2008, preceded by his first single "Bang on the Piano" on 28 April.[ citation needed ] His single "You Think I Don't Care" was released on 7 July. McManus co-wrote "From The Rooftops" with Groove Armada for their Soundboy Rock album.[ citation needed ] and has toured with musicians such as John Mayer, Scouting for Girls, Amy MacDonald, and Sam Sparro. [1] Jack is co-writer of the song "Separate Cars" on Boyzone's album, Brother .

Personal life

McManus married actress-singer Martine McCutcheon, with whom he has been in a relationship since 2007, [2] They were married at Lake Como in September 2012. Together they have one child. [3]

Discography

Albums

Singles

YearSongArtistAlbum
2014
"Freedom" Afrojack & D-Wayne (feat. Jack McManus) Forget the World
"Three Strikes" Afrojack (feat. Jack McManus)

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References

  1. 1 2 "Music:Jack McManus". Huddersfield Daily Examiner . 12 May 2008. Retrieved 24 November 2009.
  2. "A piece of my mind: Martine McCutcheon". The Herald . 16 November 2009. Retrieved 24 November 2009.
  3. Martine McCutcheon marries Jack McManus, Express.co.uk