Manfred Mann

Manfred Mann was a British R&B and pop band of the 1960s, named after the keyboard player.

Manfred Mann himself was originally named Manfred Lubowitz (born October 21, 1940). Born in South Africa, he or

Manfred Mann was a British R&B and pop band of the 1960s, named after the keyboard player.

Manfred Mann himself was originally named Manfred Lubowitz (born October 21, 1940). Born in South Africa, he originally formed the band in 1962, with his friend Mike Hugg on drums, but both took a background role in live performances. The lead vocalist, harmonica player and undoubted star of the band in the early years was Paul Jones, later a successful actor. Completing the line-up were Tom McGuinness on bass, and Mike Vickers on guitar and saxophone.