Manfred Mann is the namesake and keyboardist of the influential British band that rose to prominence in the 1960s. Born Manfred Sepse Lubowitz on October 21, 1940 in Johannesburg, South Africa, he moved to the UK in 1961 and formed the band Manfred Mann in 1962. Their sound was a robust blend of rhythm and blues, jazz, and pop rock elements, and they quickly gained recognition with hits like "Do Wah Diddy Diddy," "Pretty Flamingo," and "The Mighty Quinn." The band underwent two distinct eras marked by their lead vocalists, starting with the Paul Jones era and later transitioning to the Mike D'Abo era, each bringing different textures to the band's evolving sound.

The group's activity has been celebrated in collections such as "Radio Days, Vol. 2: Manfred Mann Chapter Two (The Mike D'abo Era)" and "Radio Days, Vol. 1: Manfred Mann Chapter One (The Paul Jones Era)", which highlight the respective contributions of the two lead singers. After the band disbanded in the late 60s, Mann formed Manfred Mann's Earth Band in 1971, continuing his success with rock-driven music and hits like "Blinded by the Light." Over the decades, Manfred Mann has been recognized not only for their chart-topping singles but also for their musical dexterity, with Mann himself being considered a pioneer of the British Invasion and one of the masterful keyboardists of his generation. His influence extends into film as well, with the band providing the soundtrack for the 1968 film "Up The Junction." The work of Manfred Mann remains a testament to the inventive and ever-evolving spirit of 60s rock and beyond.

Genres

British Blues

British Invasion

Classic Rock

Singer-songwriter

Related Artists

The Kinks

The Zombies

The Animals

The Moody Blues

The Spencer Davis Group

The Hollies

The Troggs

The Yardbirds

The Rolling Stones

Pink Floyd

The Who

Tom Jones

Latest Release

Radio Days, Vol. 2: Manfred Mann Chapter Two (The Mike D'abo Era)

Manfred Mann

Album - 45 Tracks - Released May 10, 2019