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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.
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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.
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.
Aug 2, 2023 · Mike d’Abo has been singing with The Manfreds (formerly Manfred Mann) since the mid-60s when he replaced Paul Jones in the band. With Mike as their new lead singer The Manfreds went on to have a No 1 hit with a cover of Bob Dylan’s The Mighty Quinn besides other hits as Ha!
Jul 19, 2018 · “I’m not resting on my laurels, I’ve got more I want to achieve,” said Mike, who replaced Paul Jones in Manfred Mann in 1966 and performed vocal duties on Ha! Ha! Said the Clown, Mighty Quinn and My Name is Jack among others.
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.
The group had two different lead vocalists, Paul Jones from 1962 to 1966 and Mike d'Abo from 1966 to 1969. Other members of various group line-ups were Mike Hugg, Mike Vickers, Dave Richmond, Tom McGuinness, Jack Bruce (later of Cream) and Klaus Voormann.
Jun 15, 2021 · He might be best known as being the singer to take over from Paul Jones in Manfred Mann, but as a songwriter Mike D’Abo has written songs such as Handbags and Gladrags and co-wrote Build Me Up Buttercup.
