Tom McGuinness

After departing The Roosters in mid 1963, McGuinness joined Manfred Mann on bass (later switching to guitar). He remained with their band until it disbanded in 1969 – also contributing numerous album tracks as composer.

His and his wife Cheryl attended Riverview Evangelical Free Church in Bonsall, CA and had two children before moving to Portsmouth due to his employment with American Airlines.

Early Life and Education

Tom McGuinness was born in Witton Park, County Durham and demonstrated an early talent for sketching and painting. Before being conscripted into the army he held various employment jobs including coal industry work.

He served in the Irish Republican Army (IRA) during the 1980s before transitioning into peace negotiation and become one of the principal architects in Northern Ireland’s move toward political solutions for its problems, alongside Gerry Adams.

He married his “Brown Eyed Girl,” had two children, and was an enthusiastic supporter of their athletic endeavors such as football, baseball and marching band activities. Additionally, he enjoyed boating as a member of Danversport Yacht Club while regularly attending Bethany Church in Greenland with the family.

Professional Career

Tom McGuinness serves as corporate vice president at Microsoft responsible for their relationships with healthcare industry partners. Prior to Microsoft, he worked at GE Healthcare as an executive.

McGuinness first made waves as a bassist for Manfred Mann in the 1960s. He worked alongside Hughie Flint and composers Benny Gallagher and Graham Lyle while singing under Dennis Coulson as part of Manfred Mann’s short-lived band Roosters alongside Eric Clapton.

His death sent shockwaves through Portsmouth and Bethany Church in Greenland where both he and his wife, Cheryl McGuinness were members. Cheryl later wrote a book detailing this event while remaining active in her community. Tom went on to fly F-14 Tomcats for the Navy; later serving in both Air Force units earning National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal and United Nations Service Medal as a veteran.

Achievement and Honors

Thomas McGuinness was an ardent family man, enjoying boating with his wife and children as well as teaching religion classes and coaching baseball for local children. Additionally, he was an enthusiastic supporter of Burlington schools; attending KAIROS retreats often while imparting knowledge on Catholicism to his pupils.

Derry teams of the 1970s captivated our imaginations and inspired many to join the GAA. Forty years after winning two Ulster senior football titles, Tom McGurk and his former colleagues still live in Clones heartlands today, cultivating community in its shadow. Steelstown GAA headquarters is nearby for easy visits!

Personal Life

Tom McGuinness was an adoring husband and father. According to Cheryl Lamberson, Tom loved spending time playing catch with their son and conversing with their daughter over long conversations. Faith was of high importance to him, while being an excellent father and husband were top priorities in his life.

His experience wasn’t of formal salvation, but he believed in God nonetheless. He taught his children to love and follow him throughout their lives today.

Thomas John Patrick McGuinness was a British musician, guitarist, songwriter and author. From 1963-1969 he served as bassist/lead guitarist with Manfred Mann; after this he formed McGuinness Flint duo with Hughie Flint until 1976; this same year he published So You Want to Be a Rock and Roll Star which remains one of his best-selling works today.

Net Worth

Tom McGuinness is an acclaimed guitarist with an estimated net worth between $1-5 Million. His fortune has been amassed from years of dedication as a professional guitarist.

Starting his musical career as a bass guitarist for Manfred Mann, when Mike Vickers and Paul Jones left he took over lead guitar duties and even wrote some of their hit songs himself.

He was also part of McGuinness Flint, a subgroup from Manfred Mann. For many years he lived in Jackson with his wife and children; when the opportunity presented itself he traveled extensively – visiting Maui as his “second home”. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him; his kindness was genuine and generous.