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Manfred Mann went on to write advertising jingles after the first group’s demise, but also continued to work in the group format. Initially he formed Manfred Mann Chapter Three, an experimental group who evolved into Manfred Mann’s Earth Band.
The Earth Band was, from a pop perspective, almost deliberately contrary, but combined the stylistic approach of progressive rock with Mann’s keen ear for melody. Mann’s interest in English 20th century classical music saw him re-create Gustav Holst’s Planets Suite, garnering an unlikely UK hit with a version of the “Jupiter” movement that had lyrics added and entitled “Joybringer”. 1973’s The Good Earth album tapped into ecological concerns, a recurring theme in Mann’s music in later years, and had a free gift of a piece of land in Wales with each album sold.
The membership of the Earth Band was relatively informal; Mick Rogers originally performed lead guitar and lead vocal duties before being replaced by Chris Thompson on vocals and Dave Flett on guitar. Drumming duties were fulfilled by Chris Slade, who was later to be a member of AC/DC and Asia in a long and varied career which perhaps can be summed up by his being released by AC/DC despite being, according to the rest of the band, the best musician in the band.
Manfred Mann went on to write advertising jingles after the first group’s demise, but also continued to work in the group format. Initially he formed Manfred Mann Chapter Three, an experimental group who evolved into Manfred Mann’s Earth Band.
The Earth Band was, from a pop perspective, almost deliberately contrary, but combined the stylistic approach of progressive rock with Mann’s keen ear for melody. Mann’s interest in English 20th century classical music saw him re-create Gustav Holst’s Planets Suite, garnering an unlikely UK hit with a version of the “Jupiter” movement that had lyrics added and entitled “Joybringer”. 1973’s The Good Earth album tapped into ecological concerns, a recurring theme in Mann’s music in later years, and had a free gift of a piece of land in Wales with each album sold.
The membership of the Earth Band was relatively informal; Mick Rogers originally performed lead guitar and lead vocal duties before being replaced by Chris Thompson on vocals and Dave Flett on guitar. Drumming duties were fulfilled by Chris Slade, who was later to be a member of AC/DC and Asia in a long and varied career which perhaps can be summed up by his being released by AC/DC despite being, according to the rest of the band, the best musician in the band.
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kemming wrote:
spirits in the night
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headoffpussy wrote:
solar fire - amazing!
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Jacob_Grimm wrote:
sampo - Agreed. Soft Vengeance is a ridiculously under-appreciated album.
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skulldugery wrote:
spirits in the night.*_*
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PrayForEyes wrote:
"the good earth"! what a piece of art!
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Nodisguise wrote:
Eyes Of Nostradamus.
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neekahbelle wrote:
For you<<333
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Nololob wrote:
Klasyka Rocka
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FC3SCorey wrote:
Questions.
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Gaaron wrote:
saw them in Prague this may... what a great show, the guys are really livin' their music
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mupet0000 wrote:
Blinded by the light has gotta be one of the best songs ever.
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FC3SCorey wrote:
... On the road to Babylon. Best.
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potaytohead wrote:
One of the great's, Must see live!!
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candles_in_rain wrote:
одна из любимых олдскульных групп, love them))
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klaerchen1981 wrote:
Saw them on "Ermastal Open Air". What a amazing live band. :)
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Take_oveR wrote:
Awesome!
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sampo wrote:
One of the greatest bands of all time. Chris has one of the best voices ever! Even the 1996 Soft Vengeance consists of covers that are so well crafted that the originals appear to be nothing, really.
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ryan393 wrote:
another great old band
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ANARCHIST18 wrote:
Don't Kill It Carol!
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FC3SCorey wrote:
Should be 600 million listens.
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