Music spun in reverse in Oregon Cabaret Theater's 'History' (11) Nov 16, 2008
Brief History reinterprets moldy oldies by singers and groups from an increasingly distant past Connie Francis, the Mamas and Papas, Franki Valli and the Four Seasons, Buddy Holly, Petula Clark, Lulu, and Manfred Mann ( Do Wah Diddy ). The reinventing of oldies doesn t always work there could be more touches of Aretha Franklin, and less of the Fifth Dimension. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Braves playing spoiler - in reverse Sep 18, 2008
One of the best shows I ever saw-but NOT because of BOC. Manfred Mann s Earth Band opened for them and they were phenomenal ... Lew Manfred Manns Earth Band opened for them and they were phenomenal. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
New on DVD: The Stones, vampires and a boxer betrayed Aug 1, 2008
But despite some droll satire, it's done in by two uncharismatic leads: Paul Jones (lead singer for Manfred Mann) and Jean Shrimpton (the only movie role for one of the day's top supermodels). Four years later with A Clockwork Orange, Stanley Kubrick would do incomparably more with a similar premise. (USA Today -- Life)
Legendary Cream Lead Vocalist Jack Bruce to Close Two-Day Rock Hall Benefit Concert Jul 25, 2008
Before vaulting to superstardom as the principle songwriter and lead vocalist of the power trio Cream, Bruce found fame as a member of Manfred Mann. Over the years, Bruce collaborated and recorded with two other rock legends -- Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker -- and in 1966 the three came together to form Cream, whose hits included "Sunshine of Your Love," "White Room," and "I Feel Free," among countless others. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
7/11: Hippiefest Jul 8, 2008
Bruce has worked with everyone from John McLaughlin of the Mahavishnu Orchestra to Manfred Mann, Frank Zappa, Leslie West and Corky Laing of Mountain and Miles Davis drummer Tony Williams. Still, he's best remembered for that legendary psychedelic blip, co-writing any number of the trio's most enduring hits, including White Room, Sunshine of Your Love and I Feel Free. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Brains frontman slides on with Delta Moon Mar 6, 2008
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Click for Full Story Mar 1, 2008
Rock singer Mike D'Abo (Manfred Mann) is 64. Former Senator John Breaux (Democrat, Louisiana) is 64. (KWTX.com, TX)
Pick out a box set for every musical taste Nov 23, 2007
Manfred Mann, Down the Road Apiece: Their EMI Recordings 1963-1966EMI, 4 CDs, $56Foundation: Exhaustive exhuming of the fascinatingly varied early recordings of the undervalued British band, featuring a world-class singer in Paul Jones and a repertoire ranging from jazz to folk-rock to deep blues to girl-group covers. Frills: Entertaining recollections from the band's Tom McGuinness, detailed session notes. (USA Today -- Life)
Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain Nov 10, 2007
With that first line - "There she was just a-walking down the street" - 200 people jumped to their feet and sang rather than wrote the next, waving their hands and stomping their feet: "Singing doowadiddydiddydumdiddydo." Most of us hadn't heard Manfred Mann for years but we still remembered the entire song, syllable perfect. One thing song is very good at is enabling us to remember words. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Just don't expect a jolly good show, folks Oct 26, 2007
OK, so maybe we don't owe thanks for Herman's Hermits, but we do for the Moody Blues and the Hollies, the Police and Fleetwood Mac, Elton John and David Bowie, and for Manfred Mann, without whom we'd never have known the joy of saying to our bewildered parents: "Do wah diddy diddy dum diddy do.". Oh, and The Clash. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
This Day in History Oct 21, 2007
Rock singer Manfred Mann is 67. Singer Elvin Bishop is 65. (Montana Standard, MT)
Today In History - October 21, 2007 Oct 21, 2007
Rock singer Manfred Mann is 67. Musician Steve Cropper (Booker T. Gs) is 66. (CBS2.com, CA)
Buy my intellectual property now! Sep 9, 2007
This has led to hours of her listening enjoyment rocking out to groups like Led Zeppelin and Manfred Mann s Earth Band. Again, intellectual property worth a vast amount of money. (Montana Standard, MT)
Punk fiction Jul 14, 2007
Pitched somewhere between Hard Days Night and 1984, Privilege predicts the corporate takeover of rock'n'roll and stars Paul Jones of Manfred Mann. Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978). (Guardian Unlimited)
Famous five: Why The Traveling Wilburys are the ulimate supergroup Jun 21, 2007
The band, led by supergrouper Eric Clapton (The Yardbirds, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers), with Jack Bruce (Bluesbreakers, Manfred Mann, Graham Bond Organisation) on bass and Ginger Baker (Graham Bond Organisation) on drums, would become rock's first power trio and inspire bands from Black Sabbath to the Smashing Pumpkins. Cream's mix of blues, pop and psychedelia was first aired Fresh Cream, which reached number six in the album charts. (Belfast Telegraph)
25 acts you must see this summer May 20, 2007
The super-cool oddballs from Curitiba sample Manfred Mann and Grease, and are a riot live, as their Astoria gig showcased earlier this year. Luke Bainbridge. (Guardian Unlimited)
Wedding minefields for singletons May 18, 2007
Off Topic Can someone please explain the story line to the song (Blinded By The Light) by Manfred Mann s Earth Band. By kimmie. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Column: Now that this time has come, there's no hiding from it May 5, 2007
Friends and I spent part of that last year in high school trying to figure out the meaning of lyrics of Manfred Mann s version of Blinded by the Light. The second line is wrapped up a like deuce, by the way. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
The originator set me straight Mar 20, 2007
In the late '60s a whole generation of blues-loving British groups such as the Yardbirds, the Animals, Manfred Mann and, in particular, the Rolling Stones, took his devastating rock riff and songs to the bank - just as his stream of rhythm and blues hits dried up in the US.. Diddley was the first African-American to appear on The Ed Sullivan Show, in 1955. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Radio pick of the day Jan 31, 2007
Or, for that matter, Paul Jones, singer with Manfred Mann. In The Eel Pie Island Hotel (1. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
