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Lighting Pioneer Dies
Bill McManus, one of rock ‘n’ roll’s early lighting pioneers and president of both
McManus, 58, designed lighting packages for
In addition, he reportedly worked in location lighting for film and TV sports from the early ’80s until his death.
McManus was also responsible for manufacturing the Maxa Beam Xenon Searchlight, which, along with being used for pop/rock tours, sci-fi films and theme parks, has been deployed with troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, PLSN reported.