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Paul Jones (born Paul Adrian Pond, 24 February 1942) is an English singer, actor, harmonicist, radio personality and television presenter. He first came to prominence as the original lead singer and harmonicist of the rock band Manfred Mann (1962–66) with whom he had several hit records including " Do Wah Diddy Diddy " ( UK #1, US #1) and ...
Aug 29, 2021 · The Manfreds' Paul Jones: The world lost a poet but won a master of blues & jazz. HE WAS the voice of Manfred Mann, racking up unforgettable sixties' hits like 5-4-3-2-1, Doo-Wah-Diddy and Pretty...
Sep 23, 2022 · Paul Jones was one of the UK's best frontmen of the 1960s when he sang on several of Manfred Mann's biggest hits. Performing the likes of 'Do Wah Diddy Diddy' and 'Pretty Flamingo', Paul Jones scored several big hits with the Manfreds as the beat boom took over the charts.
Aug 4, 2018 · Manfred Mann frontman Paul Jones talks about why he was happy to hang up his Radio 2 Blues Show mic, why he turned down the Rolling Stones and touring again.
The singer, harmonica player, actor, radio personality and television presenter has had a stellar career – yet at the age of 79 he’s going on the road again with the band he made his name with, the Manfreds. Not only that: the group will be joined by legendary keyboard player Georgie Fame, described by Paul as his favourite.
Oct 10, 2022 · Paul Jones. Celebrating a remarkable 60 years together, The Manfreds, formerly known as Manfred Mann, play Eastbourne’s Royal Hippodrome on their big anniversary tour on October 15.
Paul became a familiar face on children's TV, appearing in the BBC's Uncle Jack series. And he enjoyed considerable popularity with a weekly BBC Radio 2 programme focussing on blues and rhythm & blues. To someone who is a self-confessed "black music freak", such a job was a labour of love.
