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There are two manfred bands around from what I know.
Manfred Mann himself split with the main group back in the 60s(or maybe 70s) and formed a new group called Manfred Manns Earth Band.
The original members reformed in the 90s sometime and play now as the manfreds - this was who I went to see tonight.
I think both groups play the same original songs, but have altered them in some way to make a unique sound.
It was quite funny actually, it was part of a rock and comedy show and the host (Jasper Carrott) made a joke about their age.
14 Dec 07
Originally posted by TyrannosauruschexI saw him in concert with The Earth Band around 73. Quite a carreeer he's had. Very professional sound
I expect most people will be too young (or too foreign) to have heard of this 60s English band, but I saw them playing tonight and they were pretty good, I have to say.
Are there any others of you who had heard of them before?
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Originally posted by TyrannosauruschexI remember their song 'blinded by the light' in fact I am going to YouTube now to listen to it, I hope it doesn't sound too dated now.
I expect most people will be too young (or too foreign) to have heard of this 60s English band, but I saw them playing tonight and they were pretty good, I have to say.
Are there any others of you who had heard of them before?
Edit: It's playing now, considering how old it is I still think it sounds good (at leat to me, although I have to say my taste has moved on from then). Here's the link if anyone wants to listen to it:
14 Dec 07
Originally posted by TyrannosauruschexYes, from their 'pop' days, to their experimental jazz / blues to their Earth Band - saw the latter in the 70s. Solar Fire their best. 'Pop' hits entertaining.
I expect most people will be too young (or too foreign) to have heard of this 60s English band, but I saw them playing tonight and they were pretty good, I have to say.
Are there any others of you who had heard of them before?
Mighty Quinn, of course, hit the terraces!
Is it possible to still get their 'Chapter' albums? I'd like to hear them.
14 Dec 07
Originally posted by TyrannosauruschexI know they absolutely raped "Blinded by the light" by Springsteen.
I expect most people will be too young (or too foreign) to have heard of this 60s English band, but I saw them playing tonight and they were pretty good, I have to say.
Are there any others of you who had heard of them before?
14 Dec 07
Originally posted by TyrannosauruschexUnfortunately, you didn't see Manfred Mann!
There are two manfred bands around from what I know.
Manfred Mann himself split with the main group back in the 60s(or maybe 70s) and formed a new group called Manfred Manns Earth Band.
The original members reformed in the 90s sometime and play now as the manfreds - this was who I went to see tonight.
I think both groups play the same origin ...[text shortened]... it was part of a rock and comedy show and the host (Jasper Carrott) made a joke about their age.
Check out Solar Fire.
14 Dec 07
Originally posted by TyrannosauruschexManfred Mann's Earth Band played Mighty Quinn!!!!????!!!!
I expect most people will be too young (or too foreign) to have heard of this 60s English band, but I saw them playing tonight and they were pretty good, I have to say.
Are there any others of you who had heard of them before?
I thought they were a one hit wonder with Blinded by the Light
and I'm 17, so give the younger generation some credit!
SOME of us still have some taste.