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London, United Kingdom (1962 – 1969)
Beginnings 1962—1963
The Mann-Hugg Blues Brothers (as the band were originally called) were formed in London in December 1962 by keyboard player Manfred Mann and drummer/vibes player Mike Hugg. Born out of the British blues boom then sweeping London’s clubs (which also spawned such luminaries as the Rolling Stones and the Yardbirds), the band were completed by Mike Vickers on lead guitar, Dave Richmond on bass, and Paul Jones fronting as lead vocalist and harmonica player. Gigging constantly throughout late 1962 and early 1963, the band soon attracted attention for their distinctive sound propelled by Mann’s keyboards, Jones’ soulful vocals and an occasional horn section.
Cock-A-Hoop with 5-4-3-2-1 EP (1964)
The group signed to HMV Records in March 1963 after a change of name to Manfred Mann (at the suggestion of their label’s producer), and debuted in July of that year with the jazzy instrumental single “Why Should We Not?”, which failed to chart, as did the follow up (with vocals this time), “Cock-A-Hoop”
Early success 1964—1965
Groovin’ with Manfred Mann EP (1964)
In 1964 the group were asked to provide a new theme tune for the ITV pop music TV series Ready Steady Go!. They responded with the energetic “5-4-3-2-1” which, with the help of weekly TV exposure, rose to No.5 in the UK charts. It was shortly after “5-4-3-2-1” was recorded that Richmond left the band[1], being replaced by Tom McGuinness - the first of many line-up changes.
The Mann-Hugg Blues Brothers (as the band were originally called) were formed in London in December 1962 by keyboard player Manfred Mann and drummer/vibes player Mike Hugg. Born out of the British blues boom then sweeping London’s clubs (which also spawned such luminaries as the Rolling Stones and the Yardbirds), the band were completed by Mike Vickers on lead guitar, Dave Richmond on bass, and Paul Jones fronting as lead vocalist and harmonica player. Gigging constantly throughout late 1962 and early 1963, the band soon attracted attention for their distinctive sound propelled by Mann’s keyboards, Jones’ soulful vocals and an occasional horn section.
Cock-A-Hoop with 5-4-3-2-1 EP (1964)
The group signed to HMV Records in March 1963 after a change of name to Manfred Mann (at the suggestion of their label’s producer), and debuted in July of that year with the jazzy instrumental single “Why Should We Not?”, which failed to chart, as did the follow up (with vocals this time), “Cock-A-Hoop”
Early success 1964—1965
Groovin’ with Manfred Mann EP (1964)
In 1964 the group were asked to provide a new theme tune for the ITV pop music TV series Ready Steady Go!. They responded with the energetic “5-4-3-2-1” which, with the help of weekly TV exposure, rose to No.5 in the UK charts. It was shortly after “5-4-3-2-1” was recorded that Richmond left the band[1], being replaced by Tom McGuinness - the first of many line-up changes.
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Yeah ... Manfred Mann's Earth Band @ Bitburger Stadthalle *freu*
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I like this band, I like their sound. [2]
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Deep deep in my soul.Remember you,ther olso a German?.
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Very good music : )
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I just watched the 5-4-3-2-1-video on youtube and I guess now I'm in love with Paul Jones.
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Retro_Saiyan wrote:
I like this band, I like their sound.
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JamesMcNulty wrote:
I just ordered two Manfred Mann box sets (French EPS and the EMI recordings 1963-1966). What a great band, what a great and exciting time period...
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i like them:))))))))
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Blinding.
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What a COOL voice.
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