Manfred Mann: Biography

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Birth Name:

Manfred Lubowitz

Born:

Oct 21, 1940 in Johannesburg, South Africa

Genre:

Rock Music

Decades Active:

1960's|1970's|1980's|1990's|2000's

The scion of a wealthy South African family, Manfred Lubowitz recognized while still a teenager that his real interests lay far from Johannesburg and its whitedominated culturerather, he wanted to play jazz and blues. To do this, he ultimately had to leave South Africa for England, where he picked up a new stage name, Manfred Manne (the last name borrowed from Shelly Manne), later Manfred Mann. He also found a friend and collaborator in one Mike Hugg, a drummer with whom he formed a band thatagainst his wisheswas ultimately christened Manfred Mann. The various incarnations of Manfred Mann, playing jazz and RBbased rock and later pop/rock and progressive rock, lasted until 1971, when the man took back his name. Future group names, mostly designated Manfred Mann's Earth Band, would have an apostrophe attached to his name, as Mann also embarked on a career as a producer and songwriter. He has also released recordings designated as solo projects, usually under the title "Manfred Mann's Plain Music."

- Bruce Eder, All Music Guide