Background
Manning was born Manny Levin in 1926.
Manning was born Manny Levin in 1926.
Manning first gained notice as Ziggy Elman"s vocalist after first touring with local bands and singing on local radio stations. He recorded for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Records with Elman and also with Art Mooney and Tommy Dorsey. Manning was a featured singer on Rhythm on the Road, an hour-long weekly program on Columbia Broadcasting System in 1955.
Manning died of pneumonia on October 23rd, 1997, aged 71.