Also known as the stunning member of various unknown groups over the years-- their success largely a result of his own mediocre abilities. More or less self-taught, the student runt of song, McManus-- now middle aged and balding-- has been a solo artiste and a has unfortunately not surpassed the master. Though sometimes involved in recording projects, most of his work mysteriously has ended up on the editing room floor. It would be hard to underestimate the effect he has had on fellow musicians, and the local music scene in general. Infamous for his almost ceaseless pestering of more accomplished guitarists for pointers and gigs, he has never been short of hubris to pair with his truncated talents. He is also a well known habitue' of local music stores, where he corners hapless salesmen asking endless moronic questions regarding gear functions and pricing deals, but rarely buys anything . His business acumen is of a quality parallel to his creative gifts. McManus' marketing genius is legend-- epitomised by a recent press release in which he styled himself: Chunky McManus, the poor man's Slim Dunlap. However, certain legal considerations resulted in a swift withdrawal of the promotional package. .