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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.
- Jim Dandy
- March 30, 1948 (age 75), Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S.
- James Mangrum
- Southern rock
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 ...
- Ken Mcintyre
Jul 17, 2023 · Jim Dandy Mangrum is the flamboyant frontman for the southern rock group Black Oak Arkansas, which reached its height of fame in the 1970s. He claims to be the first long-haired rock 'n' roller in Arkansas and has a raunchy onstage antics and a froggy voice. He has released several albums and toured with the band since its inception in 1964.
James L."Scrub Board" Mangrum (AKA Jim "Dandy" Mangrum) – lead vocals, washboard (1968–early 1980s, 1983–present) Rickie Lee "Risky"/"Ricochet" Reynolds – rhythm guitar, 12-string guitar, vocals (1965–1977, 1984–2021) (died 2021) Harvey "Burley" Jett – lead guitar, banjo, piano, vocals (1965–1974) (died 2022)
- The Knowbody Else (1963–1970), Black Oak (1977-c.1984)
- Cleopatra Records
- 1963–present
- Black Oak, Arkansas, U.S.
Dec 4, 2012 · Jim "Dandy" Mangrum is the flamboyant lead singer of Black Oak Arkansas, a southern rock band that influenced Van Halen and Guns N' Roses. Read his interview about his career, his band, and his upcoming Rock Legends Cruise appearance.
Sep 11, 1986 · Jim Dandy Mangrum, the flamboyant frontman of the hillbilly metal sextet Black Oak Arkansas, talks about his life after the band's success with 'Jim Dandy' and his new version of the band. He shares his struggles with drugs, money, and the loss of his bandmates, and his joy of being a local hero in Arkansas.
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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.
