Manfred Mann

The lead vocalist actually singing Blinded By The Light is Chris Thompson, Manfred can be heard singing at the end of Blinded By The Light, in the round, with Thompson. Miller is married to singer/songwriter Julie Miller. Manfred Mann went on to write advertising jingles after the group's demise, and later formed Manfred Mann's Earth Band (who had a number 1 hit with Bruce Springsteen's "Blinded By The Light"). While the Springsteen version from 1973's Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J. album has a folky, acoustic sound, the Manfred Mann's Earth Band version is driving rock with the electronic keyboards of the '70s. He co-produced and performed on Jimmie Dale Gilmore's 2000 album Endless Night. They split up in the following year. In addition to releasing several solo albums over the years, Miller has toured as lead guitarist/backing vocalist for Emmylou Harris's Spyboy band, Steve Earle on his El Corazon tour, and Linda Ronstadt. With D'Abo as vocalist, they enjoyed several more hits, including a number one with Bob Dylan's "Mighty Quinn" in 1968. Miller formed the Buddy Miller Band, which included singer/songwriter Shawn Colvin on vocals and guitar.

When Jones left in 1966 at the height of their fame, he was replaced by Mike D'Abo, and this was one of the few occasions when a band has successfully swapped lead singers and remained at the top. Buddy Miller is a country singer, songwriter, recording artist and producer, currently living in Nashville, Tennessee. with their cover version of the Exciters' "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" and with "Pretty Flamingo". Universal United House of Prayer, 2004. With Jones fronting, they had number one hits in the U.K. Midnight and Lonesome, 2002. The lead vocalist and undoubted star of the band in the early years was Paul Jones (later a successful actor). Cruel Moon, 1999.

Born in South Africa, he originally formed the band in 1962, with his friend Mike Hugg, but both took a background role in live performances. Poison Love, 1997. Manfred Mann himself was originally named Manfred Lubowitz (born October 21, 1940). Your Love and Other Lies, 1995. Manfred Mann was a British R&B and pop band of the 1960s, named after the keyboard player.