About Thomas Expertise I would like to take on questions regarding Manilow's early career (pre Mandy / pre 1975). I find this aspect of his career the most fascinating. Most of what occurred after Mandy has been well documented on the Barry.net. I am not interested in questions about Barry's personal life, just the music please!
Experience I have done some research in the area of Barry Manilow's early career. I am hopeful I can share this information with others out there seeking this obscure phase of Manilow's career.
Do you know any information about any of Barry's band members?
Do you know anything about Marc Hulett?
Do you know anything about Garry Kief?
Do you know anything about Kirsten Kief?
Manilow-Productions: Who is actually in charge of this and is this anyway connected with Manilow Enterprises? Also, what does this company actually do? Is it a record company?
Thanks.
Answer Question 1: Do I have information about any of Barry's band members?
I can tell you that some of the band and singers involved in the Music and Passion show have worked with Barry for many years. For example, Monica Pege was an original member of his back-up group Lady Flash from the 1970's. Kye Brackett, who is the one male back-up singer in "MANILOW: Music and Passion" first worked with Barry during his "Showstoppers" Tour in 1991. Keely Vasquez worked with Barry in the "One Night Live!-One Last Time! Tour, and Monica Pege did as well. There are also members of his band such as Michael Lent, Ron Pedley, Ken Berry and Joey Melotti have worked with him over the years.
Question 2: Do I know anything about Marc Hulett?
Marc has been Barry's Personal Assistant since the mid '80's.
Question 3: Do I know anything about Garry Kief?
Garry Kief has been Barry's Manager since 1980.
Question 4: Do I know anything about Kirsten Kief?
Kirsten is Garry's daughter and Barry's Goddaughter.
Question 5: Who is in charge of Manilow Productions?
