Legendary pioneers The Manfreds announce UK tour celebrating 60 years
Legendary pioneers of R’n’B in the UK, The Manfreds (formerly known as Manfred Mann) have announced a comprehensive UK tour, celebrating a remarkable 60 years as one of Britain’s most respected bands.
As well as celebrating the band’s 60th, this tour will also mark the last opportunity for fans to see both original frontmen, Paul Jones and Mike D’Abo, on tour together.
Joining Mike and Paul is original guitarist Tom McGuinness along with long standing Manfreds members Rob Townsend on drums, Marcus Cliffe on bass and Simon Currie on saxophone and flute.
The band originally ran from 1962 until 1969 – defining the decade with their unique sound.
Reforming as The Manfreds in 1991, the band have carried on performing together ever since.
Fans can expect many of the much loved hits, including Pretty Flamingo, 5-4-3-2-1, The One In The Middle, Come Tomorrow, Sha La La, Ha Ha! Said The Clown, My Name Is Jack, Fox On The Run, Mighty Quinn and Do Wah Diddy Diddy, one of the most popular and instantly recognisable songs of the decade and still the biggest audience pleaser at their concerts
Tom said: “It’s 60 years ago this December that I joined Manfred Mann and 30 years and more since we got together for a one-off gig to celebrate my 50th birthday, with no idea that it would lead to a long-term reunion.
“How lucky I feel to be once again on-stage making music with The Manfreds”.
Paul said: “What’s this? Our Diamond Jubilee? Wow. People say to me ‘I bet you never dreamed you’d still be doing this after all these years’ but the truth is that I always believed I’d be out here doing what I do until – and well beyond -–this age.”
Picture: The Manfreds Picture: Deacon Communications
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