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Michael David d'Abo (born 1 March 1944) is an English singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of Manfred Mann from 1966 to their dissolution in 1969, and as the composer of the songs "Handbags and Gladrags" and "Build Me Up Buttercup", the latter of which was a hit for The Foundations.
Welcome to my re-branded official website! all the “old” content will be uploaded as soon as possible, besides a lot of brand new content as well! The concert page is already up to date, so hopefully I will see you soon at one of my performances! News! Mike’s new CD is out!
Mike D'abo (Keyboards & Vocals) In 1966 there was only one man who could fill Paul Jones' shoes as front man for Manfred Mann. Already attracting attention with his group, A Band Of Angels, Mike was thrust into a wider limelight with the Manfreds and the well-oiled hit machine rolled on.
Mike d'Abo Manfred Mann were an English rock band, formed in London and active between 1962 and 1969. The group were named after their keyboardist Manfred Mann , who later led the successful 1970s group Manfred Mann's Earth Band . [4]
May 24, 2024 · Michael David d'Abo (born 1 March 1944) is an English singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of Manfred Mann from 1966 to their dissolution in 1969, and as the composer of the songs Handbags and Gladrags and Build Me Up Buttercup, the latter of which was a hit for The Foundations.
Nov 17, 2019 · Betchworth, Surrey-born singer and songwriter Mike d’Abo is best known as the former lead vocalist of 60s rock band Manfred Mann. But he is also the man responsible for penning the perennial favourite Handbags And Gladrags.
Jun 22, 2021 · I was, therefore, delighted to have the chance to speak to vocalist Mike d’Abo, who replaced Manfred Mann’s original front man Paul Jones in 1966. These were big shoes to fill, and Mike did just that, wonderfully.
Apr 19, 2016 · Mike d'Abo tells how he came to write Handbags and Gladrags for first Chris Farlow then Rod Stewart and finally the Stereophonics. Live at the Hurlingham Club 12.04.16.
Manfred Mann: Keyboards: Mike d’Abo: Vocals: Mike Hugg: Drums, vibes: Tom McGuinness: Guitar: Klaus Voormann: Bass guitar
Dec 3, 2009 · Mike d’Abo on “The one show” with the story about “Handbags and Gladrags”
