Paul Manners

Paul Manners is a British singer, musician, composer, and producer, known for his work with the Italian pop band I Cugini di Campagna and his subsequent career producing and composing for international artists. After joining the established Italian pop group I Cugini di Campagna in 1978, Paul Manners went on to record seven successful singles and three albums with the band, including their best-selling album ‘Metallo’ in 1980. Prior to this, Manners founded the progressive rock band ‘Aspettando Edmondo’ in 1975, showcasing his early compositional talent. Building on his initial success, Manners released his first solo single, ‘Enchanté,’ with Baby Records (Italy) in 1984 and toured extensively as a keyboardist for Pink Project in 1985.

Manners’ reputation as a versatile talent led to his role as artistic director for Sylvie Vartan’s 2004 world tour, for which he also produced her live CD album and DVD, ‘Palais des Congrès 2004.’ Demonstrating his ongoing commitment to live performance, he continues to tour with his band, Grammar School, which he founded in 1986, and also presents his innovative solo multimedia operas. Paul Manners released his first solo album, ‘3/4,’ a collection of classical guitar ballads, in 2008, further cementing his artistic range across genres including pop, rock, and dance, and his multi-instrumentalist expertise in guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums. Most recently, Paul Manners released the album ‘Moon Moods’ in 2022, continuing to showcase his profound compositional and production acumen. His career trajectory highlights a continuous evolution from a performing artist to a prominent figure in music production and composition, with a proven track record of creating successful projects for himself and other globally recognized talents.