Davis Manning
Encyclopedia
Davis Manning is an alto saxophone
player from British Columbia
, Canada
. He was a member of The Tragically Hip
from 1983–1986, before they landed a record deal. When he left the band, he was replaced by current guitarist, Paul Langlois
.
While still a member of The Hip, Manning painted the large graffiti
mural that later appeared on the Live Between Us
CD.
Alto saxophone
The alto saxophone is a member of the saxophone family of woodwind instruments invented by Belgian instrument designer Adolphe Sax in 1841. It is smaller than the tenor but larger than the soprano, and is the type most used in classical compositions...
player from British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. He was a member of The Tragically Hip
The Tragically Hip
The Tragically Hip, often referred to simply as The Hip, is a Canadian rock band from Kingston, Ontario, consisting of Gordon Downie , Paul Langlois , Rob Baker , Gord Sinclair and Johnny Fay . Since their formation in 1983 they have released 12 studio albums, two live albums, and 46 singles...
from 1983–1986, before they landed a record deal. When he left the band, he was replaced by current guitarist, Paul Langlois
Paul Langlois
Paul Langlois is the name of:*Paul Langlois , member of Canadian Parliament* Paul Langlois , Canadian musician* Paul Langlois , Oxyrotin Clothing]...
.
While still a member of The Hip, Manning painted the large graffiti
Graffiti
Graffiti is the name for images or lettering scratched, scrawled, painted or marked in any manner on property....
mural that later appeared on the Live Between Us
Live Between Us
Live Between Us is the first full-length live album by Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip. It was released in May 1997.The album was recorded in Detroit, Michigan in 1996, during the tour supporting Trouble at the Henhouse....
CD.