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James Mangrum (born March 30, 1948), better known as Jim " Dandy " Mangrum, is an American singer. He is the lead singer and frontman of the Southern rock band Black Oak Arkansas, in which he is the sole remaining original member. He is noted for his raspy voice, long hair, and wild stage antics.
Sep 6, 2016 · Jim ‘Dandy’ Mangrum is the last of the rock’n’roll superheroes. Still clutching his bullet-proof washboard, still clad in white leather and with flowing blond mane, the man who invented southern rock in the very southern state of Arkansas back in 1965 has weathered every bad season, overcome every obstacle, and bested every cheating ...
Jul 17, 2023 · James Leslie “Jim Dandy” Mangrum is the flamboyant frontman for the southern rock group Black Oak Arkansas, which reached its height of fame in the 1970s, charting ten albums and a hit single. According to author Ron Hall, “Jim Mangrum claims to be the first long-haired rock ’n’ roller in Arkansas, and he may well have been.”.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Interview: Jim “Dandy” Mangrum southern rock pioneer with Black Oak Arkansas. By Ray Shasho. Black Oak Arkansas (population 286 as of the 2000 census) was the hometown of Jim “Dandy” Mangrum, one of the most flamboyant lead singers in the history of rock ‘n’ roll.
Apr 4, 2024 · Jim Dandy, born James Mangrum, is a legendary American entertainer and rock singer known for his energetic and flamboyant performances. He rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the Southern rock band Black Oak Arkansas and has since become a beloved figure in the music industry.
Jun 21, 2015 · The band Black Oak Arkansas is best known for the classic rock staple “Jim Dandy,” an anthem named after and sung by their frontman, Jim “Dandy” Mangrum. For over five decades, Mr. Mangrum...
Jan 21, 2024 · Courtesy/Samantha Winborne Jim “Dandy” Mangrum, lead vocalist of Black Oak Arkansas, has enjoyed a career spanning nearly six decades. He initially played drums and then became vocalist for the...
