Manfred Mann

Manfred Mann were a British beat, rhythm and blues and pop band of the 1960s, named after their South African keyboard player and founder, who later led the successful 1970s follow-on group Manfred Mann's Earth Band. 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 cl... more

Place Musical Career Began:

Active as Musical Artist (start):

  • 1962

Active as Musical Artist (end):

  • 1969

Instruments Played:

Also known as:

  • Mann, Manfred,
  • Manfred Man
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