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Comments: 385

#385
Nigel Stanworth (Tuesday, 06 May 2025 20:01)

Hi Rainer,
Absolutely, look under Archive/ Tour Archive on this site for the full list of the 2000+ concerts (the Chapter III ones are there but aren't counted in the 2000).
NIgel
#384
Rainer Völkner (Tuesday, 06 May 2025 12:59)

Hi there,

is there anywhere a list about the over 2000 concerts of this amazing band and during the last decades?
#383
Nigel Stanworth (Saturday, 26 April 2025 15:03)

Hi Heinz,
Sorry for the delay getting back to you. The Promoter cancelled the gigs, not within the control of the band I'm afraid.
Nigel
#382
Heinz Bleck (Sunday, 13 April 2025 10:17)

Hello,
why were the concerts in Hungary canceled?

Greetings, Heinz
#381
Nigel Stanworth (Friday, 04 April 2025 15:35)

Hi Richard,
The current answer in no, Manfred did say that if anyone offered them UK dates they'd consider it but nothing planned at the moment.
Cheers
Nigel
#380
Richard Denham (Thursday, 03 April 2025 23:41)

Hi, is,the band planning any UK gigs ?
Thanks,
Richard
#379
Christine (Sunday, 30 March 2025)

Hi Nigel,
thanks for the information. I just took a look in Greg Russo's book and he mentions the different titles as well. The LP I own has the number you mentioned. Apart from that I have got the wooden box and the 40th anniversary box and just found out, that on both Chance releases the title is called "Hello, I am your heart" as you wrote below.
I have got an old cassette with radio interviews I recorded at that time. I going to search them and look if they are still playable. I remember that during an interview with RTL the song was played.
#378
Nigel Stanworth (Sunday, 30 March 2025 10:51)

Hi Christine, Now that is a very good question - which I don't know the answer to.
1) The original version by Denis Linde is "Hello, This is Your Heart" - you can hear this on this site (under Gallery/ Original Versions Pg 1)
2) For almost all MMEB releases going back to the original release in 1980 it has been "Hello, I Am Your Heart' but it does appear both from your comment and a comment on Discogs that a few releases have it listed as "Hello, This Is Your Heart'. The Discogs comment notes "The songs are identical, but the Covers and Inner sleeves are different. Both LPs wear the Number 202 970 -320 and are made in Western Germany." The first release of the 40th Anniversary box set also had it listed as "Hello, I Am Your Heart".
So short answer is I don't know!
Nigel
#377
Christine (Sunday, 30 March 2025 08:48)

Question on the track "Hello, this is your heart" on the album "Chance" was changed to "Hello, I am your heart"?
My LP version released in October 1980 has the first version whereas my CD Box
the second. Any hints?
#376
Nate (Thursday, 27 March 2025 03:46)

Dear Manfred,
I'm in Kentucky, USA ....I just wanted to drop you a line and say a few things. In my opinion, you are the greatest musician of all time! I'm 35 years old and discovered your music in 1995 and have been hooked ever since. I've noticed Earth Band hasn't played in the states since around 1977-1978, and I read an article that you went home with $1500 when Blinded was number one, but that hasn't stopped me.

I always say, "Anything Manfred touches, turns to gold", musically speaking, of course. I cannot name one track you've ever recorded that I don't like. I've been married for almost 12 years now and created an MMEB fan out of my wife, who is ill. She absolutely loves the band.

I thank you for all the music. Queen, Elvis Presley, Miles Davis...anyone you name is not nearly as talented as you are! You, to me, are number one of them all and HIGHLY underrated! I listen to Lies (All Through the 80's) daily to get me through each and every hardship.

I've heard you say MMEB is a second rate band in recent interviews, and respect your opinion, but to me, you all are first rate and amazing at absolutely everything! I love the current incarnation of the band and watch daily for new clips on YouTube, wishing I had a gig to attend here in the states.

I look up to you so much! Your intelligence, musical abilities and all...they are par to none! You are the greatest of all musicians past, present, and surely future! I wish I was half the man that you are, sir! I thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for the music over all the years! My favorite albums of all albums ever are Roaring Silence, Watch, Angel Station and Chance (in order of favoritism).

I thank you for reading this and please, continue doing what you do, sir. I'm here in my small town or 60,000 people, spreading my love for Earth Band. And especially the genius behind it all. You have made an impact on me that I'll carry for the rest of my life!

Sincerely,

Nate Mayfiel
#375
Colin Hart (Friday, 21 March 2025 23:46)

Thanks Michael,
So did I, despite quite heavy airplay on radio one, I could never track down a copy of the single in the shops. Not sure a another r single purchase would have impacted it chart position.
I often think what would have happened if the Watch so goes had been released in a different order , i.e. Davy first , then California then Mighty. I think the band would have really gained a wider audience .

One other observation of the impact of Dave Flett. Is it just a coincidence that he played on the band's two most successful.albums ?
#374
Michael Sanz (Tuesday, 18 March 2025 23:09)

Hello,

I attended only one Watch Tour gig, in Stockholm, Sweden, on 9 March 1978. The Band did definitely not play 'California'. At that gig anyway. Well, as far as I can remember… ;-) I know, because l liked the song.

Cheers,

Michael
#373
Nigel Stanworth (Sunday, 16 March 2025 10:15)

Hi Michael,
That would have been Noel McCalla, he was lead singer with the band from 1991 till 2009. Nigel
#372
Michael Ehm (Saturday, 15 March 2025 23:31)

I was watching a video of an elaborate rendition of Blinded by the light, who was the dread lock black singer, he also had a played a synth keyboard like guitar
#371
Nigel Stanworth (Tuesday, 11 March 2025 10:25)

Hi Colin,
I honestly can't tell you 100% as to whether "California" was played on the Watch tour - I did see it but it was a long time ago! The Setlists are shown on this site under 'Archive' - these are largely based on bootleg recordings for the various years so I know these songs were played. However 'Watch' is a bootleg black hole, I've only ever found one recording for that tour and the setlist shown reflects that sample of one. Be interested if anyone else can remember.
Nigel
#370
Colin Hart (Monday, 10 March 2025 23:34)

Nigel,
Very many thanks, will do !!

Here's a question for everyone, does anyone have a set list for the Watch tour?
Just curious if the band played California given Chris apparently wasn't too keen on the track.
#369
Nigel Stanworth (Saturday, 08 March 2025 16:13)

Hi Colin,
Drop me an email to nigel.stanworth@yahoo.co.uk about recommended gigs and I'll come back to you.
Nigel
#368
Colin Hart (Saturday, 08 March 2025 08:04)

Hi Nigel,
Very many thanks t for the info. I,be made contact with Michael, so hopefully the "The Final Round" CD is sorted - thanks for your help.
Also thanks for the info on the gigs. We would definitely want to hear a full sets ,so will avoid the festival's I think, is there a venue you'd /anyone recommend given the travel logistics from the UK? Many thanks
#367
Nigel Stanworth (Saturday, 01 March 2025 16:50)

Hi Colin,
As a rule of thumb and gigs in 'Halle', Clubs or Theatres are guaranteed to be full sets, festival dates are more likely to be shortened sets (but not all). Open air dates which are not festivals should be full set also. Hope that helps. 'Halle' and Theatres will usually be seated, clubs are more likely to be staning.
Kind Regards
Nigel
#366
Colin Hart (Friday, 28 February 2025 23:46)

Hi Nigel, very many thanks.
I'll give that a go.

In terms of the upcoming gigs is there anyway of knowing if they are all "full" sets /length of the set?

Vbr
#365
Nigel Stanworth (Monday, 03 February 2025 14:04)

Hi Colin,
There are details on the following page:
https://www.christhompson-central.com/dates/ - the IBAN and BIC codes are there for payment internationally. However its not clear if there are any CD's left so I think your best bet would be to email Michael Widmann (management) by email directly:
management@christhompson-central.com
Looks like Michael should be able to confirm the information you need.
Hope that helps
Nigel
#364
Colin Hart (Monday, 03 February 2025 00:14)

Hi there,
I've been listening to Chris Thompson "The Final Round" and amazed how many Earth Band Tracks feature including Messin, Buddah ,Father of night and Walter there's a yawn...
I would love to get a CD copy (proceeds.to.charity) but can't figure out how to pay.for it from the UK. Has anyone found a way.?
#363
Robert Forsyth (Sunday, 05 January 2025 11:23)

Hi Nigel,
Much obliged. That's most interesting and answers the question! Thanks again.
Best
Robert Forsyth
#362
Nigel Stanworth (Saturday, 04 January 2025 16:59)

Hi Robert,
I believe the tour for the date you mention (April '75) would have been a 'Good Earth' branded one (i.e. the backdrop behind the drums). Mick was still with the band at that time. Dates later in the year were definitely 'Nightingales and Bombers' branded and by that time involved Chris Thompson and Dave Flett. The setlist was in transition at that time and interestingly the Good Earth tracks had disappeared from the setlist by the end of 1974 from the information I have available. There were definitely tracks from the upcoming album played before release of Nightingales and Bombers (22 Aug 75).
Hope that helps
Nigel
#361
Robert Forsyth (Friday, 03 January 2025 18:38)

Hello Platform End,

What a great website. I’ve been a big MMEB fan since 1976 and have been enjoying the 40th anniversary box set. ‘The Roaring Silence’ is one of my favourite albums.

I have a quick question. I have a poster from the 30 April 1975 gig at the Philipshalle in Düsseldorf where the band were supported by the Climax Blues Band (though I’ve never 100% been able to verify whether Climax were actually there!). I’m just curious: would MMEB have been promoting ‘The Good Earth’ on that tour, or the soon-to-appear ‘Nightingales & Bombers’? Or both? Thanks for any thoughts.

Robert Forsyth
(author of ‘Climax Blues Band – An Illustrated History Vols. 1 & 2’)
#360
Marco (Tuesday, 24 December 2024 14:38)

Hi all, there was a live footage of the Earth Band in Budapest from 2000 on YouTube but it was taken away a couple of years ago and i‘ve lost it. Now i wanted to ask you if there is anybody who has this footage or Audio. Thank you upfront for your help. Greetings Marco
#359
Richard Salvisberg (Monday, 16 December 2024 22:00)

It was an absolut please to attend the concerts 04. May in Mühle Hunziken and 29. November in Lyss - standing in front of Mick
#358
Jens Goetzke (Saturday, 14 December 2024 22:43)

Great collection of info, thank you so much!!
#357
Felix Villanueva (Friday, 29 November 2024 23:18)

Thank you for this beautiful evening in Kufa again. Beautiful Flamingos!
#356
Nigel Stanworth (Friday, 29 November 2024 10:33)

Hi Juilan,
Yes the outro solo is by Manfred, I'm trying to get some more detail and will pass it on. The band 'Flatbread Phobia' seem to be a Swedish band though other than some Facebook posts there isn't a lot of detail.
Nigel
#355
Nigel Stanworth (Friday, 29 November 2024 10:26)

Mick,
Thanks you for the information about the Zappa gig on 3 Dec '74, I have updated the Tour Archive. If you have any memories of touring with the band I'm sure we'd all be interested in hearing them.
Nigel
#354
Julian H (Friday, 29 November 2024 01:07)

Something new was just released - a song called "Passing Through the Ages" by an act named Flatbread Phobia which has an unmistakable solo from Manfred.
#353
Mick Whelan (Thursday, 28 November 2024 19:01)

Hello,
This show in 1974 didn't happen as Frank Zappa + the Mothers of Invention couldn't land at the airport due to bad weather conditions: snow. I was with MMEB and we were possibly one of the last planes able to land.
03 December, Cleveland, OH, USA, Public Hall, with Frank Zappa & The Mothes
#352
dominique (Sunday, 10 November 2024 19:13)

the road to babylon
prophecy of trump's arrival?
A golden helmet blinded minds
Among ten thousand swords
Along the road to Babylon
A golden thunder silenced songs
Among ten thousand voices
On the road to Babylon
Well, well, well, beware that golden helmet
Well, well, well
There's no easy way to go
#351
Nigel Stanworth (Monday, 28 October 2024 19:12)

Hi Chris,
I think its unlikely the band will play the UK again, sorry.
Nigel
#350
Chris M (Monday, 28 October 2024 16:56)

Will The Earth Band be playing in the UK again?
#349
Michael Sanz (Monday, 21 October 2024 18:25)

Happy Birthday, Manfred!!!
And a happy gig in Oslo tomorrow!
Michael Sanz
#348
Cristian (Monday, 21 October 2024 17:14)

Please.....tour in Spain...!!!!!
#347
Nigel Stanworth (Thursday, 29 August 2024 08:56)

Hi Robert,
There's nothing to sign up to I'm afraid, this site is now largely an archive of previous Platform End's, gig dates etc.. Hopefully there is still a lot here for fans but there is no active fan club as such. Have a look at the Facebook pages for upto date content.
Nigel
#346
Marco (Wednesday, 28 August 2024 19:09)

Hi all, there was a live footage of the Earth Band in Budapest from 2000 on YouTube but it was taken away a couple of years ago and i‘ve lost it. �� Now i wanted to ask you if there is anybody who has this footage or Audio. Thank you upfront for your help. Greetings Marco
#345
Robert Rott (Monday, 12 August 2024 21:17)

Please sign me up. I have been a fan since 1972.
#344
Nigel Stanworth (Tuesday, 30 July 2024 15:23)

Hi Uli (Irmler),
I've had a reply back regarding the T-shirts, I'm afraid they are only available at the concerts, they aren't available via mail order. Sorry.
Nigel
#343
Nigel Stanworth (Friday, 26 July 2024 15:15)

Hi Uli,
I don't know what the current plans for the Mannheim concert footage are.
Nigel
#342
Uli Glup (Friday, 26 July 2024 13:05)

Dear Nigel,

the fantastic Mannheim gig was videotaped; are there any more news about this fact?
Thanks
Uli
#341
Nigel Stanworth (Thursday, 18 July 2024 15:42)

Hi Uli,
I've reached out to find out what the situation is regarding the T-shirts, as soon as I have any news I'll come back to you.
Nigel
#340
Uli Irmler (Thursday, 18 July 2024 10:58)

Hello,
We went to yesterday's show in Mannheim and my boyfriend bought a T-Shirt (black and green) which I tragically dropped somewhere on the way to the car. Looking to replace it, but cannot find where.
Please help
Cheers
U.
#339
Nigel Stanworth (Friday, 28 June 2024 10:06)

Hi David,
'Stepping Sideways' was essentially complete, a few test pressings had been issued but I believe it was then decided that the band's sound had evolved rapidly and consequently it was never released. A number of the tracks made it onto the eponymous first album. The tracklist intended for 'Stepping Sideways' was as follows;

Ned Kelly
Ashes To The Wind
Part Time Man
Living Without You
Jump Sturdy
California Coastline
Ain't No Crime
Holly Holy
Tribute

There were a number of other tracks which didn't make it onto Stepping Sideways including Messin Up The Land. Some of these can be heard on the "Odds & Sods" compilation (or if you search YouTube you may just find the complete set).
"Ned Kelly" was originally written/ recorded by Fotheringay.
Hope that Helps
Nigel
#338
David (Friday, 28 June 2024 05:57)

What about Stepping Sideways?--the unreleased debut album from 1971. I would like to know about it and the release date.
#337
Geoff Baker (Sunday, 05 May 2024 15:55)

Hi Julian H.
Many thanks for the update on the Mellotron, and I'll definitely look up that website. Cheers. Geoff
#336
Julian H (Thursday, 02 May 2024 12:03)

To Geoff: Yes, it's a Mellotron on "Drowning On Dry Land/Fish Soup", one of the last times Manfred would use one. Check this site that aims to list every track featuring the instrument and its relatives: https://planetmellotron.com/revmanfred.htm#earthband
#335
Jon Bosch (Wednesday, 01 May 2024 16:56)

Just wanten to thank you guys for a wonderwel evening in Zoetermeer the 27th of april. Iam a lifelong fan (50 years now) and celebrated my 66 birthday with my dearest friends and my youngest 15 year old sons, it was an evening we will never forget, you all rock! Wish you all the best and hope to see you again next year. It was great to feel 50 years younger again.
#334
Terry Christie (Saturday, 27 April 2024 19:26)

Hi Manfred Mann,

For many years I have been a great fan of yours since 1975 Manfred as keyboard player from 1962-69 with HMV-Fontana Records alongside Paul Jones.

Keep up for the world tour 2024 Manfred Mann.

Terry Christie,Sunderland,England.
#333
Geoff (Tuesday, 23 April 2024 22:24)

Hello there.
Listening to Drowning on Dry Land and Fish Soup, I think I detect a Mellotron choir sound. Anybody else hear that ?
Maybe the sound is generated by something else

Any thoughts?
Cheers
Geoff
#332
Burnett Murray (Tuesday, 23 April 2024 21:53)

Will you ever tour GB up north Chester/ Manchester/ Festivals/ Foxlowe Arts Centre Leek etc?
#331
Brian (Thursday, 18 April 2024 05:25)

Manfred Manns Earth Band is greater than the Beatles or any other group. The greatest sound and music of all time. Come back to Boston! This group is better than anyone else! We need you in the USA! Manfred is more genius than Paul McCartney or anyone else. I love this band more than anything on Earth!
#330
Jeff (Saturday, 13 April 2024 01:45)

When will you be touring in the USA?
#329
Nigel Stanworth (Tuesday, 09 April 2024 10:38)

Hi Douglas,
Yes indeed, below is an article from NME at the time:
New Musical Express – 15 May 1971
MANFREDS PULL OUT OF AUSTRALIA – KINKS OPT IN!
The Manfred Mann group flew back to London on
Tuesday, cutting short its projected month long
Australasian tour by three weeks...This followed an
incident in a Melbourne hotel room, when the
outfit’s tour manager Bob Foster was allegedly
attacked. A spokesman commented: “Bob had
threats made on his life, and was given 24 hours to
get out of Australia. Manfred feared for his own
safety as a result of this, and was anxious to return
to Britain as soon as possible.
The group which had previously been in an
argument with hotel management about the manner
of its dress, could offer no explanation for the
threats. The Manfreds had been touring with Deep
Purple, and had played to a 35,000 capacity crowd
in Sydney prior to the incident. Purple is continuing
with its schedule.

Nigel
#328
Douglas (Monday, 08 April 2024 20:20)

Nigel, if going to Australia, hopefully the boys have a better promoter than last time!
#327
Nigel Stanworth (Monday, 08 April 2024 12:45)

Hi Stephen,
As Manfred would undoubtedly say, if someone booked them they would consider it, it has been a few years hasn't it (52 this year!)
Nigel
#326
Nigel Stanworth (Monday, 08 April 2024 12:43)

Hi Paul,
Sorry not sure which two songs you are referring to? Manfred is definitely working on new material (and has been for quite a while) but have no update on songs/ timescales. In a recent interview with Now Spinning he did say there were a number of songs in the can but that's all I know I'm afraid.
Nigel
#325
Stephen Pope (Monday, 08 April 2024 11:04)

What about a trip to Australia, it's been a while.
#324
Wirth Paul (Saturday, 23 March 2024 22:15)

Hi Nigel,
are these two songs from the looongawaited new forthcoming Studioalbum,as appetizer,could we have more details about the songs,when it will be released on cd(date),lenght of the titles,
best greetings and finaly happy that somethings going on
#323
David (Friday, 22 March 2024 00:39)

Earth Band plan to tour the USA? We miss them over here! So many people talking about MMEB! We love them!
#322
Jörg (Thursday, 21 March 2024 11:41)

Ok, better than nothing.
Till now i have all three albums (incl. Hug: Neon Dream) on vinyl; plus all 7'' Singles - also from Hug, Mike Hugg's Freeway and Full Alert.
Neon Dream and the cancelled Mike Hugg's Freeway LP 'True Grit' would be nice for a future release (incl. the singles).
But this release will be ordered for sure. :-)
#321
Nigel Stanworth (Thursday, 21 March 2024 10:46)

Hi Jorg,
There are no bonus tracks, its the two original releases together, now with lyrics for the songs in the booklet.
Nigel
#320
Jörg (Thursday, 21 March 2024 10:08)

"Somewhere" and "Stress und Strain" will come as "Solo Recordings" on CD in April.

https://m.facebook.com/@Indiscreet-PR-100063635644104/?locale=fy_NL

Till now there are no information about the tracks (bonus?)
Jörg
#319
Scott Walker (Thursday, 07 March 2024 10:41)

Will you come back to USA and tour again please.
#318
Gert Friis (Thursday, 29 February 2024 13:40)

Hi
Thank you for a fantastic concert yesterday in Viften.
Hope to see you soon again in Denmark.
Gert
#317
Peter Campbell (Tuesday, 27 February 2024 09:30)

Many thanks Nigel, appreciated. Pete
#316
Nigel Stanworth (Monday, 26 February 2024 10:03)

Hi Will,
Manfred 'merch' has always been available at the live performances going right back to the 70's (and probably the 60's but I'm too young to have been to those). There's also a lot of Manfred related T-shirts etc.. available from 'other sources' which while not official will have the required designs. The current official MMEB shirts can be seen at https://www.plastichead.com/artist/manfred-mann-s-earth-band?cat2=tstops
Hope that helps
Nigel
#315
Will (Sunday, 25 February 2024 18:14)

Hello, I was wondering if Manfred had a clothing brand in the past because I have two shirts, one with MANFRED and one with MANFRED MANNS written on it.
#314
Will Tibo (Sunday, 25 February 2024 04:16)

I was wondering if you guys made like clothing/merch because someone gave me clothes with MANFRED and MANFRED MANNS on it. Wanted to know if you guys made some in the past.
#313
Nigel Stanworth (Thursday, 22 February 2024 13:28)

Hi Julian,
Thanks for the post and the info, I'll update the site to add those.
Nigel
#312
Julian H. (Wednesday, 21 February 2024 01:02)

The new originals page is a great addition to the site. I noticed that Lane Tietgen's name is missing from Martha's Madman, and there are two more jazz tracks on Masque, "Ornithology" by Benny Harris (often attributed to Charlie Parker, who first released it) and "Sister Sadie" by Horace Silver.

I'm not sure it's ever been mentioned here but Denny Newman died last year, sadly. I see this version of "Telegram to Monica" is from a posthumous album produced by John Lingwood and released on Creature Music - I missed that. It also has a track called "Man on Ice", which I presume is what became "Neptune (Icebringer)".
#311
Nigel Stanworth (Saturday, 17 February 2024 17:12)

Hi Peter,
I've forwarded your message to John.
Nigel
#310
Peter Campbell (Friday, 16 February 2024 13:44)

Hi well hope this might hit someone who can help me. I want to contact John LIngwood. I think he still might play with the Earth Band (indeed I think I have just see a pic from a euro concert in 2023) and maybe Roger Chapman. I am an old very good school buddy who last saw John in the early 70s (had he been working on Rocky Horror Show?). Anyway I guess I am looking for an email address. Maybe someone here may be able to pass this on to a band member, or whatever. Any help or suggestion would be much appreciated --- my address is pacemail@btinternet.com. Many thanks
#309
joerg (Tuesday, 06 February 2024 14:40)

Got my tickets today for my favourite band to see them in Oldenburg this summer. :-)

And the new edition of Greg Russo's book Mannerism is great and has a lot of new information.
#308
Nigel Stanworth (Wednesday, 03 January 2024 16:43)

Hi Leslie,
Keep your eyes on the manfredmann.co.uk site for tour details but I don't believe the band have any plans to tour in the UK I'm afraid.
Nigel
#307
Leslie Hobson (Wednesday, 03 January 2024 16:00)

Hi guys I last saw you back in the seventies at clethorpes. When are you going to tour the Uk again.
Your brand of prog rock is missing from the Uk music scene if it’s only touring
#306
Asbjørn (Monday, 18 December 2023 09:15)

Chris Thompson use Messin' on his last live album, The final round. It has been well known for some time that the third line in the verse is very hard to get. Is there someone who can hear what he is singing? If you go to all lyric sources on the internet, the third line is missing.
Can somebody help? :)
#305
Dave (Sunday, 03 December 2023 11:28)

Will MMEB ever play Lies (Through The 80's) live again? Any chance of a US tour! A lot of people want to see the band come back to the states!
#304
Nigel Stanworth (Thursday, 23 November 2023 19:32)

Hi Janos,
If you have a look at the Gallery page on this site - under 1971 there is a signed photo with Manfred's signature, see whether that looks similar. It is possible that Manfred's signature may have changed over the years but might give you an idea. Hope that helps.
Nigel
#303
János (Thursday, 23 November 2023 19:20)

@ Nigel Stanworth ! I did upload my photo on that FB site, but nobody could tell me anything there, until now. I just wonder whose signo is there ( see pic on MMEB FB page). I did not pay an extra price for that, but stil I could be xtremly happy if that was MM's original one. Pls help me - if you can - to find it out. Where else than here ...
#302
Nigel Stanworth (Tuesday, 21 November 2023 19:52)

Hi Janos,
There's no option as you have spotted to upload images onto the message board here - I'd suggest you upload a message to the group Facebook site.
Nigel
#301
János (Tuesday, 21 November 2023 18:25)

Hi there MMEB Fans !
I recently bought a second hand LP (Watch )with a signature on the cover. I am curious , could that be an orginal from Mannfred ? I just took a shot, but there is no place here to attach. Can anybody help me ? I would be extremly happy if it proves original....
All the best to ALL ! Best Regards - János from BUDAPEST ( yes, I WAS ALSO THERE in 1983, when the Live record was made... you may hear me shouting )
#300
Phil Crawford (Tuesday, 21 November 2023 17:06)

Just returned from Bochum, Germany after seeing the band! Brilliant performance as always. The music was just as fresh and exciting as when I saw them at the Odean in Birmingham around 1977! Thank you all!!
#299
David (Thursday, 09 November 2023 02:43)

Love your music Manfred! Keep up your skill!
#298
Ričardas Rakauskas (Wednesday, 08 November 2023 20:48)

Sveikinu su jubiliejumi
#297
Julian H. (Wednesday, 01 November 2023 18:56)

And more birthday wishes, this time to Robert Hart!
#296
Nigel Stanworth (Thursday, 26 October 2023 09:16)

Hi Roger,
I must have missed that - where was that comment made? Definitely wasn't last May - see the Tour Archive for all the gigs they have played (that we know about). My understanding is that the band aren't playing any UK gigs - but of you let me know where he said that I'll see what i can find out?
Nigel
#295
Roger Burston (Tuesday, 24 October 2023 23:21)

Manfred mentioned some gigs in the UK in May. Was that this year or next?
#294
Brigitte (Tuesday, 24 October 2023 22:34)

Mans thanks vor all that beautyful music I have Seen so much joy in the Eyes of Manfred and the band on Stage, that touches me very much ¨ thank you for the retemption Song and questions, some of my favourites Songs. My First concert was a concert of Manfred Mann,s Earth band which i have Visited 44 years algo !! just thanks Brigitte
#293
Michael Sanz (Saturday, 21 October 2023 18:20)

Happy Birthday, Manfred!
#292
Julian H. (Saturday, 21 October 2023 12:20)

Wishing Manfred a happy birthday! I'm sure I won't be the last on this site to do so :)
#291
Uli Glup (Saturday, 21 October 2023 09:42)

Happy birthday Manfred! Thank you for your wonderful music; See you next week!
#290
Jet Tenley Doyle (Thursday, 05 October 2023 23:29)

I'm from the States and have enjoyed all your music since your first album. TY for staying in the loop. If I'm ever in the U.K., I check to see where you're playing. Keep up the great music forever!!! A light fan, but heavy in respect.

Take care and be healthy.
#289
Burnett Murray (Friday, 29 September 2023 13:03)

Why do you never tour UK? [New Day Festival eg.,.]
#288
Julian H. (Wednesday, 20 September 2023 18:26)

Happy birthday, Mick!
#287
Nigel Stanworth (Sunday, 27 August 2023 16:11)

Hi Stiofan,
Yes believe we did meet a long time ago. Your best bet for an MMEB forum is the band Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/manfredmannearthband/?locale=en_GB
The old forum on the site was taken down as it was plagued with spam etc.. -
Cheers
Nigel
#286
Stiofán MacGabhann (Sunday, 27 August 2023 11:07)

Hi Nigel,
I am sure we meet many years ago (22?) at a gig in Southhampton you arranged a backstage visit meeting Noel McKenna, Manfred, and the rest of the group.
Is there a platform when fans bath in nostalgia and discuss all topics MMEB?
Wish you all the best and thanks for all your hard work keeping these information updated.
#285
Nigel Stanworth (Sunday, 20 August 2023 21:32)

Hi Silvia,

Manfred's #Noel in Sweden' story is there - not that easy to find! It is on the following page:
https://www.platform-end.co.uk/archive-1/platform-end/magazines-15-pt-2-17/
You then need to scroll down to PE16 page 10

Hope that helps.

Nigel
#284
Silvia Kühlwetter (Sunday, 20 August 2023 02:37)

Hello Nigel,
unfortunately the platform end releases are not complete. I'm looking for a special copy in which I can find Manfred's "Noel in Sweden story". Is there a way to get them. I would be very happy.

I thank you,
best regards from Germany,
Silvia

Ps: Mail > sikelele@t-online.de
#283
Nigel Stanworth (Wednesday, 26 July 2023 18:06)

Hi Julian,
Thanks for the information, I've added it to the tour archive. There's a bunch of concerts around those dates missing - they did a two week tour and we only have two of the dates/ venues.
Nigel
#282
Julian H. (Wednesday, 26 July 2023 17:59)

Looks like they played in Cologne in 1976: https://www.luisposter.de/Konzerte/MANFRED-MANN-1976-Plakat-In-Concert-Slolar-Fire-Tour-Poster-Koeln::7201.html
#281
Nigel Stanworth (Saturday, 22 July 2023 10:45)

Hi,
The chap on the keytar is James Stewart. He is Manfred's keyboard tech now Ian Tompson has moved on and also engineered some of the tracks on 'Lone Arranger'.
Nigel
#280
Ptm (Saturday, 22 July 2023 01:15)

WHO is the Man who plays the Keytar on recent YouTube Videos? And no, it is Not Manfred.
#279
Nigel Stanworth (Tuesday, 23 May 2023 10:21)

Hi Tim,
The fan-club was active in the 90's and early 2000's when the Platform-End 'fanzine' used to be issued on paper. As technology took over this migrated to an on-line version which sort of ran out of steam. There was however a vast amount of information about the band so this site was set up to allow access to the old articles, provide things like the tour archive.
Hope that helps
Nigel
#278
Timothy Law Snyder (Tuesday, 23 May 2023 07:10)

What is this all about? Some sort of fan club? Sorry; the site confused me.

I love the mid-70s Earth Band material and have long word how I recognize Ed it remains—Manfred was such an innovator on the synth—and he had so little to work with!

Enjoy,
Tim
#277
Jean-Marie Tschanz (Tuesday, 16 May 2023 18:27)

Hello,

Should one consider oneself as "truly creative", since one considers the rendering of music pieces to be dealt as "work" ? Or one should believe God would be the only one who creates, or if there's no god, random universes appear now and then without any creative intent, so the concept of creation would only make sense to those who believe it was all planned and decided by someone (or a team)... Or one would evaluate "creativity" in terms or proportion(versus traditional ways/common established practice), from low to high... ?

Does music that was rendered in order to generate trips / landscapes (audition/sight etc synaesthesia) actually create those landscapes and therefore become "creative music", yet possibly poorly created, and amateur-ish ?

Wishing better sleep than alluded to in the Cityvision-Backstage interview, thanks for reading,

Jean-Marie
#276
Nigel Stanworth (Friday, 05 May 2023 09:14)

Here's a 'blast from the past', the Internet Archives 'Wayback Machine' captured the MMEB website back in 1998, here's a chance to remember what the Internet used to look like:
https://web.archive.org/web/19981203081348/http://www.manfredmann.co.uk/index2.html

Nigel
#275
Nigel Stanworth (Wednesday, 03 May 2023 10:00)

Hi Vicky,
I've had a look online and Viagogo appear to have resale tickets, Eventim the official source are showing no tickets, guess it must be very close to sold out. Good luck.
Nigel
#274
Vicky (Monday, 01 May 2023 20:08)

Where can I buy tickets to Budapest gig in July 9?
#273
B.S. (Sunday, 23 April 2023 16:36)

Hallo
Das war Mega geil gestern Abend in der Musik Hall Worpswede. Meinen allergrößten Respekt zu solch einer Leistung in dem Alter, Absolut Top.
Ihr seid die größten.
Lg Bernd �
#272
Mike S (Sunday, 26 March 2023 21:43)

Just come across this new book

"Manfred Mann's Earth Band in the 1970s" Author: John van der Kiste

Having moved from jazz, Blues and R'n'B to out-and-out pop in his various 1960s bands, keyboard player Manfred Mann went back to the drawing board in 1971 with a new quartet, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, and the intention of focusing on progressive rock. With a repertoire that leant partly on radical rearrangements of songs by Bob Dylan and then Bruce Springsteen, largely instrumental epics that borrowed from Gustav Holst's The Planets suite, and improvisations based around the interplay between Manfred's newly-acquired moog synthesiser and the lead guitar of Mick Rogers, who left in 1975 but later returned, they soon built up a formidable live reputation throughout much of Europe (particularly in Germany) and America. Apart from the Holst-inspired 'Joybringer', a top ten hit in 1973, British success was slow in coming, until a cover version of Springsteen's 'Blinded by the Light' and its parent album The Roaring Silence three years later took their status to a new level on both sides of the Atlantic. This book examines the nine albums, fluctuating fortunes and various line-up changes from what was to be their best and most prolific decade.

Date Published: 27th Jan 2023
#271
Richard Stone (Saturday, 11 March 2023 06:46)

Manfred

Good to see you are back on the road again in Europe after the pandemic.

When are you coming to Australia, mate?

Richard Stone

Australian Journalist: 5950028
#270
Julian H. (Monday, 16 January 2023 14:49)

Klaus Voormann also makes reference in his book to Manfred discovering the Mellotron in the 60s and slathering it all over some tracks ("Ha! Ha! Said the Clown" being one of the more obvious examples).
#269
Geoff (Wednesday, 11 January 2023 17:53)

many thanks Nigel. That more or less confirms what I thought that there is mellotron being used on Father of Night. What else could it have been in 1973 , after all ?
#268
Nigel Stanworth (Wednesday, 11 January 2023 12:34)

Hi Geoff,
Yes I believe you are correct, however finding 'proof' is more problematic. For example the sleeve on Solar Fire lists Manfred playing Organ and Synthesiser with no mention of the Mellotron. The Discogs site does list Mellotron against the album.
Planet Mellotron https://www.planetmellotron.com/revmanfred.htm has a comprehensive list of Manfred albums the Mellotron was used on dating back to the 60's band, through Chapter 3 to Earth Band. Whether it is completely accurate I can't say (the internet can become self perpetuating) but given these guys know their Mellotron its probably a good source.
I've been through my press cuttings folder and there are definite refences to the Mellotron in a number of the articles, extracts below:

6-10 May 1971 - The following report is from The Highway Star web site and relates to the Manfred Mann Chapter III tour of Australia in 1971 (this was the Mk1 MMEB line-up prior to the name change).
Manfred Mann Chapter III followed. Manfred had brought a four-piece group with him featuring Australian Mick Rogers on vocals and guitar and Manfred with his organ, a Mellotron vc3 and other sophisticated electronic gadgetry.

L.A. Voice – 15 February 1974 - SOLAR FIRE (POLYDOR PD-6019)
“Father of Day, Father of Night,” an almost obscure Dylan drama from ‘New
Morning’ done majestic choral and gothic organ, mellotron melancholia.

Melody Maker – 30 March 1974
Manfred Mann's back in the Workhouse again. Workhouse Studios that is, down the Old Kent Road. From behind the control room door, strange electronic twitterings rise
and fall, then majestic sounds of a Mellotron.

Beetle (Canadian) – March 1975
"The more keyboards you have, the easier it gets. That's the thing. I must tell you, it's easier now with the three than it is with two. The hardest thing is to do it all with one. Much, much more difficult. You see, I'm trying to resist this desire to have more keyboards. I think that if I got another keyboard, which I probably will, I'll probably get an electric piano. I think I've got enough synthesisers."
The delicate sensitivity of a mellotron is one reason for not dragging one around on tour, but the questionable quality of the reproduction is also a major factor.
"Any band you hear with a mellotron, unless the mellotron is playing on its own, sounds very muddy. When everyone's playing together, you've got this big orchestra going 'mmmmmmm'. It's always a very muddy sound and I've tried it. I tried it on
"Father of Day" because we recorded it with a mellotron and I tried it for one gig. I played it for fifteen seconds and that's my sole use of the mellotron."

Stage Pass – December 1976
“Right now I've got two synthesizers, an organ and Leslie — two organs and Leslies when I'm in England — a mellotron. Fender Rhodes and I'm about to buy a string synth' and a spare synthesizer in case one of the others breaks down when we're on the road. I'll probably sell it next year and get a polyphonic!”

Hope this helps.
NIgel
#267
Geoff (Tuesday, 10 January 2023 23:37)

Hi Nigel
It seems to me, listening to some of the tracks on Solar Fire and the Good Earth in particular, that I detect the sound of a mellotron. Am I right in thinking Manfred did occasionally use one to record ? Many thanks.
Geoff Baker
#266
Nigel Stanworth (Monday, 26 December 2022 10:07)

Hi AJ,
I think its pretty unlikely the band will play Glasgow again, your best bet if you can is book a trip to one of the gigs on the continent.
Nigel
#265
A J McCreadie (Sunday, 25 December 2022 18:44)

Hi guys. I seen manfred mann's earth band at Glssgow apollo in April 1978. One of my sons loves the Watch album as I do. We both would love to see Manfred Mann's earth band again. Is there any chance that the band would come and plsy Glasgow in the future.
#264
Nigel Stanworth (Friday, 25 November 2022 16:28)

Hi Gareth,
This link might be of use to you (assuming you haven't already found it):
https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/artist/manfred_manns_earth_band_135511
Hope that helps.
Nigel
#263
Gareth (Thursday, 24 November 2022 23:02)

Evening - my 16 loves listening to my 1970s MMEB albums. He’s been playing guitar for 8 years and is trying to learn some of the solos in tracks like Chicago Institute. Does anyone know of any tabs available? He’s trying to learn from videos of Dave Flett. Many thanks Gareth and Rhys
#262
Julian H. (Sunday, 13 November 2022 17:25)

All the auto-uploaded tracks of MMEB on YouTube are now linking to a channel called “Bhojpuri Zone” :-O
#261
Nigel Stanworth (Tuesday, 25 October 2022 20:09)

Hi Nick,
Thanks for the missing date, I've added it to the gig archive.
Nigel
#260
Nick Robinson (Sunday, 23 October 2022 09:34)

I'm scanning some Earthband negatives from photos I took in the 70s - one set is labelled 07/11/75 Sheffield Polytechnic, which isn't on your list?

I also have Sheffield shots from
2/11/74 uni
28/2/76 uni
30/9/76 City Hall
#259
Michael Sanz (Friday, 21 October 2022 22:35)

Manfred,
Have a great Wurzburg Gig Birthday!
Michael
#258
Julian H. (Friday, 21 October 2022 15:52)

Happy birthday, Manfred!
#257
Andy Monaghan (Friday, 21 October 2022 01:16)

Would just like to wish Manfred a very Happy Birthday
#256
Nigel Stanworth (Monday, 10 October 2022 19:44)

Hi Guy,
Thanks for the update. I'm going to make an 'executive' decision here and say your Bletchley gig was Feb 1977, probably as a warm up before they left for the US tour. 'They Shoot Horses Don't They' first charted on 12 Feb 1977 so this looks to make the most sense date wise.
Nigel
#255
Guy Plumb (Monday, 10 October 2022 15:15)

Hi Nigel, I can't be 100% about 77, but I'm pretty sure They shoot horses don't they was in the charts which would place it at 77 but I was only 11.
#254
Nigel Stanworth (Friday, 07 October 2022 19:07)

Hi Guy,
Thanks for the information. Think it must have been a warm up gig, the other Roaring Silence dates are taken from the programme and roadies notes. I've added it in Sept '76 to the tour archive prior to the UK Roaring Silence date, the other option would be early/mid Jan '77 prior to the German leg of the tour. Can you remember if it was definitely 1977?
Nigel
#253
Guy Plumb (Friday, 07 October 2022 14:22)

Hi, in 1977 I went to see the Earth Band supported by Racing Cars on the Roaring Silence tour at Bletchley Leisure Centre, there is no mention of this gig in the archive, would it have been a warm-up gig or a substitution that was missed ? Cheers
#252
Julian H. (Monday, 26 September 2022 00:10)

Thank you - I had a listen and that's definitely it.
#251
Nigel Stanworth (Sunday, 25 September 2022 16:34)

Hi Julian,
I believe Bolero was the version by Isao Tomita released in 1980 on his Bolero album.
Nigel
#250
Julian H. (Sunday, 25 September 2022 14:03)

Belated wishes from me to Mick too!

Question: Does anyone know what version of Ravel's Bolero it is that was used as the intro to the 1983 shows?
#249
Michael Sanz (Tuesday, 20 September 2022 21:49)

Happy Birthday to Mick!!!
#248
Andy Monaghan (Tuesday, 20 September 2022 04:52)

Wishing Mick Rogers a very happy birthday
#247
Paul (Monday, 05 September 2022 01:17)

What a bummer! I was really looking forward to hearing Mick and Colin with that project.
#246
Nigel Stanworth (Monday, 15 August 2022 15:48)

Hi Julian,
Correct, Solar Fire didn't perform and from an email exchange with Mick I don't believe that project is now going to happen.
Nigel
#245
Julian H. (Monday, 15 August 2022 12:49)

The Solar Fire performance at the Herzberg Festival didn't happen, am I right?
#244
René (Thursday, 04 August 2022 06:53)

Every good and carefully pressured red wine grows and blossoms in quality and taste over the years.
Therefore it should be worth the wait ;-)
Cheers, René
#243
Nigel Stanworth (Wednesday, 03 August 2022 09:31)

Hi Mike,
Really not sure when any details will be announced, once Manfred is happy with the material then it will be handed over for release. I'm sure it will be worth the wait.
Nigel
#242
Mike S (Tuesday, 02 August 2022 23:22)

Can we expect some news on a new album anytime soon? It's been mentioned a few times over the years that it's being worked on. If one doesn't get released soon, surely the band must have created more than enough un-released material over the past few years for a second edition of Odds & Sods (Mis-takes & Out-takes)!!! Greetings from a frustrated, desperate to hear new material, MMEB fan :-)
#241
Uli (Tuesday, 19 July 2022 10:13)

I met the one and only Ian Thompson on a Saga concert a few days ago; he will be on the road with OMD too; hope to see him with MMEB again.
#240
Nigel Stanworth (Sunday, 19 June 2022 11:45)

Hi Julia,
You can email manfred@eastcentralone.com which is monitored and will be passed onto to Manfred. Hope that helps.
Nigel
#239
Julia (Saturday, 18 June 2022 11:50)

Hello everybody,

In a news section on this website, I have read that Manfred answers some fanmails. Is that actually the truth? Where can I find an email address or a mailbox address?

Thank you.
#238
Nigel Stanworth (Tuesday, 19 April 2022 11:34)

Hi John,
Thanks for your thoughts, agree Manfred is rare in fading out the main rhythm then bringing it all back, something he does superbly with Mick Rogers when they play off each other.
With regards to "We Love You Lil", isn't that a song by The Animals rather than Manfred Mann? I think it has a folk refrain in it but can't place it.
Nigel
#237
John Watt (Tuesday, 19 April 2022 00:08)

I’ve followed Manfred Mann for decades and even before he was widely available, paid $40.00 here in the US for one of his import CDs. He is one of just a few musicians/composers who starts with a main instrumental rhythm then dares to gradually fade it out and replace it with other instruments and rhythm then bring them all together in harmony.

A good example is one song has always perplexed me and I would like some help. ‘What is We Love You Lil’ based upon? I have my thoughts but would appreciate other fans confirming my suspicions.
#236
Nigel Stanworth (Friday, 08 April 2022 21:54)

Hi,
Mannerisms is available on Amazon UK at https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mannerisms-Five-Phases-Manfred-Mann/dp/0998355089/ref=sr_1_2?crid=O7BORC2FIRGD&keywords=mannerisms+manfred+mann&qid=1649447501&s=books&sprefix=Mannerisms%2Cstripbooks%2C63&sr=1-2

On Amazon.de it's https://www.amazon.de/Mannerisms-Five-Phases-Manfred-Mann/dp/0998355089/ref=sr_1_2?crid=O7BORC2FIRGD&keywords=mannerisms+manfred+mann&qid=1649447501&s=books&sprefix=Mannerisms%2Cstripbooks%2C63&sr=1-2

And Amazon.com at https://www.amazon.de/Mannerisms-Five-Phases-Manfred-Mann/dp/0998355089/ref=sr_1_2?crid=O7BORC2FIRGD&keywords=mannerisms+manfred+mann&qid=1649447501&s=books&sprefix=Mannerisms%2Cstripbooks%2C63&sr=1-2

The links are all for the latest edition. Hope that helps.
Nigel
#235
Buying Mannerisms (Wednesday, 06 April 2022)

Hello, tried to get my hands on Mannerisms through Amazon, but didn't find it. Bcz i don't trust Paypal i want to ask if there are other ways to get it? fikamugg@gmail.com
#234
Nigel Stanworth (Thursday, 17 March 2022 18:57)

Hi Steve,
Thanks for the gig venues - I've updated the archive.
Great to see the original MMEB website - I remember how excited I was to see that in the early days of the internet.
Nigel
#233
Steven Kelly (Thursday, 17 March 2022 14:47)

Hi Nigel,
Thanks for this listing! Here are the venues for Finland Oct '96:
- 10 October Lappeenranta, Finland (Club Doris)
- 11 October Helsinki, Finland (Club Tavastia)
I happened to run the first MMEB home page, so Graham Chapman kindly arranged a ticket and backstage pass for the Helsinki gig.

Sadly the web pages were later deleted by mistake by the university server administrator, who also inadvertently destroyed the backups. The Wayback Machine has a copy for when I'm feeling nostalgic :)
https://web.archive.org/web/19991010042033/http://www.jyu.fi/~kelly/manfred/
Steve
#232
Nigel Stanworth (Sunday, 06 March 2022 09:27)

Hi Dirk,
Thanks, removed Status Quo and Deep Purple from 3 July 2004.
Nigel
#231
Dirk (Saturday, 05 March 2022 20:02)

Yes, Vienna 3 July 2004 is for MMEB ok. But Deep Purple and Status Quo played in Coburg, Germany.
#230
Nigel Stanworth (Saturday, 05 March 2022 15:10)

Hi Dirk,
Thanks for the updates. According to Concertarchives.org MMEB did play the concert in Vienna on 3 July 2004 so I've left it in (for now).
Nigel
#229
Dirk (Saturday, 05 March 2022 12:08)

Hi Nigel,

some infos for your website.

11 Aug 2001 - with Deep Purple
12 Aug 2001 - with Deep Purple
8 Dec 2012 - Bern, Switzerland - with Deep Purple, Uriah Heep, The Force
... https://www.purple.de/dirk/purple/tours/2012/2012-12-08.php

3 Jul 2004 - Deep Purple played concert in Coburg, Germany with Status Quo - not MMEB
... https://www.purple.de/dirk/purple/tours/2004/04-07-03.php

Dirk
Deep Purple Tour Page ... https://www.purple.de/dirk/purple/
#228
Nigel Stanworth (Tuesday, 22 February 2022 10:45)

Hi Kim,
Thanks for the new dates and updated details, all now added to the Tour Archive.
The Gilleleje festival turns out to have been 25-27 July (I managed to find a flyer for the festival on the web and have added this to the page as well).
Many Thanks
Nigel
#227
Kim Gisborne (Monday, 21 February 2022 20:42)

Hi Nigel,

A few more for the list, from 83 and 86 when I lived in Sussex. I have put an asterisk by the shows I went to, and I am aware of live cassette recordings of all of the others (to verify dates).

4 Feb 83 - Cardiff, St. Davids Hall (tour warm-up)
* 10 Feb 83 - Crawley, Leisure Centre (tour warm-up)

* 21 Mar 86 - Brentwood, Essex Institute of Higher Education
* 24 Mar 86 - Woking, Old Schoolhouse
25 Mar 86 - Newmarket, Cabaret Club
* 26 Mar 86 - Chelmsford, Chancellor Hall
* 23 July 86 - Southend, Technical College
24 July 86 - Brentwood, Hermit Club
* 19 Aug 86 - Woking, Old Schoolhouse
Also, the venue for 3 June 91 in Guildford was called Flicks.

Hope these help. The 23 July 86 show is definite, I remember Chris Thompson joking about the royal wedding earlier in the day (Andy & Fergie). I wasn't at the 24 July 86 show (I note you have a Danish festival listed) - all I can say is a have a cassette of the Hermit Club, Brentwood show (not that I've listened to it in years!)

Cheers,
Kim
#226
Nigel Stanworth (Monday, 14 February 2022 10:11)

Hi Heinz,
You'd have to ask Manfred on that one.
Nigel
#225
Julian H (Sunday, 13 February 2022 17:11)

Can't believe that I'm only now reading of Pat King's passing. RIP :(
#224
Heinz Bleck (Sunday, 13 February 2022 15:46)

but why doesn't manfred play in uk ?

Heinz
#223
Nigel Stanworth (Saturday, 12 February 2022 19:53)

Hi Heinz,
Manfred isn't playing any UK gigs hence the substitute. The gig was at HRH12 (Hard Rock Hell) and has been put back to November 2023 anyway.
Nigel
#222
Heinz Bleck (Saturday, 12 February 2022 15:42)

Hallo,
Why is Mickey Simmonds playing in the UK on 03/16/23 and not Manfred Mann ?
Greetings Heinz
#221
muteKi (Monday, 03 January 2022 05:58)

Victor: Thankfully, Greg Russo's updated release of Mannerisms does actually identify the sources of some of these passages. In the case of Pleasure and Pain, it's actually another Massenet passage, specifically Méditation, from Thaïs.
#220
Victor Luchits (Friday, 31 December 2021 15:29)

Hello!

Just wanted to share a little bit of trivia with you :) I was re-listening to "Soft Vengeance" the other day (can't believe it's been almost 25 years since it was released!) and my mom pointed out that "Wherever Love drops pt2" has a keyboard melody that seemed familiar. After a short investigation we discovered that indeed Manfred was quoting Massenet's Élégie in the introduction of that "song". I'm sure many of you are very well aware of that, but it was a nice little detective trip on YouTube for us.

I vaguely remember that "Pleasure and Pain" also contins a classical quote played on the Hammond in the introductory part of the song, but I can't remember the name of the composition and the author. Bach? Hayden? If anyone on the PE remembers, please let me know :)

I hope you had a great Christmas and Happy New 2022!
#219
Nigel Stanworth (Wednesday, 22 December 2021 09:54)

Hi Dave,
Thanks for the information, I've updated the gig archive list and also added a gig in Akron on 17 June 73 which also appears on the Quo page.
Nigel
#218
Dave Schulps (Wednesday, 22 December 2021 01:46)

You have a date for MMEB on June 21st, 1973 at the Tower Theatre in Upper Darby, PA. While it is possible they also played there, I saw them that night at the Arlo Theatre in Camden, NJ on a bill with Climax Blues Band and Status Quo. In addition to my memory of having seen them, I also have a Status Quo Piledriver Tour itinerary link (https://www.quogigography.net/92.html) that backs up the lineup of the show I vividly remember.
#217
Nigel Stanworth (Tuesday, 14 December 2021 16:28)

Hi Uli,
Sorry I can't help with that, whether the gigs go ahead as planned is down to the band, venue, national governments and Covid! Given how quickly things can change I'd just suggest keep checking the venue website. Fingers crossed they do go ahead.
Nigel
#216
Uli (Monday, 13 December 2021 11:55)

Hello together, some official news about the upcoming concerts this week? Thanky you!
#215
Stein Erik Groenstad (Saturday, 11 December 2021 23:17)

Have been a big fan for many, many tears
#214
Julian H. (Sunday, 31 October 2021 21:50)

Only just realized I missed Manfred's birthday. Drat! Here's to hoping for more music from the Master of the Minimoog soon. Belated wishes :)
#213
Nigel Stanworth (Tuesday, 12 October 2021 09:45)

Hi Helge,
There's no membership, Platform End used to be a quarterly fans magazine but with the internet moved online (no subscription) and is now a place to (hopefully) find things of interest about the band.
Nigel
#212
Helge Willassen (Monday, 11 October 2021 20:38)

Membership?
#211
M S (Monday, 11 October 2021 20:18)

Please schedule US dstes!!!
#210
Nigel Stanworth (Saturday, 18 September 2021 12:40)

Hi Roger,
Thanks for those dates - added to the Tour Archive.
Nigel
#209
Roger (Friday, 17 September 2021 10:03)

I have two more gigs for you:

https://gigsnstuff787616231.wordpress.com/2021/09/08/manfred-manns-earth-band-wednesday-5th-thursday-6th-november-1975-scarborough-penthouse/

https://gigsnstuff787616231.wordpress.com/2021/09/16/manfred-manns-earth-band-thursday-6th-november-1975-scarborough-penthouse/
#208
Nigel Stanworth (Saturday, 28 August 2021 17:21)

Hi Heinz,
This Facebook link https://m.facebook.com/groups/571832276234236/permalink/3741364789280953/
includes a post from Mick Rogers which explains what the situation is. It was posted in Feb 2020. As its a closed group which you may not be a member of the relevant bits are:
"No Manfred hasn’t retired , if we’re able to he’ll be playing the 2021 gigs plus but not the UK ones as he now lives in Sweden."
Hope that helps.
Nigel
#207
Heinz Bleck (Saturday, 28 August 2021 16:35)

hallo Nigel
An Eartband without Manfred is like an egg and ham without ham. Why doesn't Manfred play in England?

Greetings Heinz
#206
Nigel Stanworth (Saturday, 28 August 2021 15:36)

Hi Heinz,
As far as I am aware MMEB with Manfred will still play Europe. For the UK date I assume another keyboard player will fill in (I don't know who that will be).
Nigel
#205
Heinz Bleck (Friday, 27 August 2021 09:19)

is the earth band finally over?
greetings Heinz
#204
Heinz Bleck (Thursday, 26 August 2021 20:58)

Hallo Nigel

what does that mean without Manfred?
greetings
#203
Nigel Stanworth (Sunday, 08 August 2021 10:52)

Hi Phil,
Don't know if you have seen, 'The Earth Band' (i.e. minus Manfred) are playing the HRG Prog XII event at Great Yarmouth 17-20 March 2022 (EB headline Thursday).
Now it is not confirmed but the band have always played a 'warm up' date the night before these events (as was the case with Frome) so may be worth keeping an eye open for a gig in the preceding day(s), possibly somewhere in East Anglia?
Manfred is still planning to play with the band in Europe by the way.
Nigel
https://www.hrhmag.com/2021/02/15/hrh-prog-xii-3-days-2-arenas-featuring-tangerine-dream-the-earth-band-pendragon-more/
#202
Phil Crawford (Friday, 06 August 2021 23:43)

Can you all consider a British tour as soon as possible?!!
It's been too long since we've seen you at Frome........
#201
Nigel Stanworth (Saturday, 03 July 2021 12:51)

Jorg,
Thanks for the updated dates for ChIII/ Emanon, all now added to the Tour Archive.
Nigel
#200
Jörg Fedders (Friday, 02 July 2021 12:53)

CD-recommendation: The Bad Apples: Played!
with Robert Hart, Mick Rogers, Micky Moody, Jimmy Copley, Ian Jennings
Guest on 'Holy Cow': Manfred Mann
Great Music but don't expect the sound of the Earth Band
#199
Jörg Fedders (Monday, 28 June 2021 12:29)

If you still needs some tour dates (MMCT):
22.03.1969 London ICA as Emanon Source: Radio days 3
26.04.1969 London ICA as Emanon Source: Radio days 3
13.05.1969 Marquee London as Emanon Source: Radio days 3
01.06.1969 Kinema Ballroom in Dunfermline as Emanon Featuring The Breed support Manfred Mann Source: Radio days 3
09.02.1970 France broadcast on tv (not in october) Tout En Scene TV show, One Way Glass and Snakeskin Garter performed Source: lt inamedia pro
13.03.1970 Lincoln College Ball, Oxford, ENG support by Van der Graaf Generator Source: concert fandom
02.04.1970 San Francisco, CA, USA The Fillmore (Jethro Tull, Manfred Mann, Chapter Three, Bessie Jones, Georgia Island Singers, Clouds) Source: ROCKTOURBASE
03.04.1970 San Francisco, CA, USA Filmore West with Jethro Tull Source: ROCKTOURBASE
04.04.1970 San Francisco, CA, USA Filmore West with Jethro Tull Source: ROCKTOURBASE
05.04.1970 San Francisco, CA, USA Filmore West with Jethro Tull Source: ROCKTOURBASE
30.04.1970 "Ungano's NYC New York USA" Source: ROCKTOURBASE
01.05.1970 "Action House Island Park New York USA" Source: ROCKTOURBASE
02.05.1970 "Action House Island Park New York USA" Source: ROCKTOURBASE
03.05.1970 "Southeastern Massachusetts University
Amherst
Dartmouth Massachusetts 01003
United States" WOODS OF DARTMOUTH FESTIVAL' Source: http://archives-exh.lib.umassd.edu/items/browse?tag=Woods+of+Dartmouth&collection=5
06.05.1970 New York, USA Filmore East with Jefferson Airplane Source: concerts.fandom.com/wiki/Manfred_Mann
07.05.1970 New York, USA Filmore East with Jefferson Airplane Source: concerts.fandom.com/wiki/Manfred_Mann
08.05.1970 Philadelphia, PA, USA Electric Factory Source: concerts.fandom.com/wiki/Manfred_Mann
09.05.1970 Philadelphia, PA, USA Electric Factory Source: concerts.fandom.com/wiki/Manfred_Mann
06.06.1970 Langelsheim, BRD Beat Club Source: lt setlist.fm
24.10.1970 Festival Of Contemporary Music' - Showground (Lincoln Road) Newark (Notts) Manfred Mann Chapter III, Cherokee Smith [replaced Sabbath as headliner], Johnny Johnson And The Bandwagon, Cochise, Hawkwind, Emery Chase, Medicine Hat, Golden Wheel Discotheque, Grathite. Source: Black Sabbath website

Kind regards
#198
Carsten Henkel (Sunday, 27 June 2021 09:46)

Fan from Gieboldehausen Germany.
Dear Manfred Manns I`m listen your music since the 1980 years by band tape of my father, and
i was very amused by your sound.
Today I have bought more than 10 record of the EMI Years and one of them cost me 50€ by
second record shop. For a few years you was playing in Duderstadt, that is a town in the near
of my home village. I was hope to get you in my 60 years radio museum in Gieboldehausen.
But it don`t came to a meeting because I was on hospital, so there was no way to contact.
Now I send you the newspaper of the past and wish me a new chance ;-).
https://www.goettinger-tageblatt.de/Die-Region/Gieboldehausen/Manfred-Mann-nach-Gieboldehausen-eingeladen
Best regards from
Carsten (vintage 1971)
#197
Nigel Stanworth (Saturday, 26 June 2021 12:41)

Hi Ernst Harald,
Thanks for the info, I have updated the list. The second one I assume was 2007 not 2005 as you said.
Nigel
#196
Ernst Harald Larsen (Saturday, 26 June 2021 10:29)

Hi
I'm a big fan of Mannfred Mann's Earth Band.

Some info in the great timeline concert list.
The Mannfred Mann's Earth Band has visited my area (Haugesund) in Norway 4 times + a lot of other times in Norway.

Here is the correction.

04 November 2005, Haugesund, Byscenen. (Missing the venue: Byscenen)
02 June 2005, Kopervik (not Haugesund) Venue: Festplassen (In a big tent, festival)
06 October 2012, Kopervik (MISSIN in the list) Venue: A big tent in the town sentrum.
25 Februar 2017, Haugesund, Missing venue: Festiviteten Theatre.

I was at both Kopervik concert's. Missing the Haugesund gigs, do to sold out in hours.
I recorded the Kopervik gigs for my own use.

The band will play in Haugesund on 29th April next year. I have ticket.

Cheers
Ernst H. Larsen (living in Kopervik)
#195
muteKi (Tuesday, 22 June 2021 22:39)

Looks like Mannthology is now streamable on youtube (and presumably spotify, et al, but youtube is my streaming site of choice especially while at work). I am fascinated to discover per my comment from about a year ago that the Going Underground single mixes featured here are still different from the ones on the old remasters, but it does answer my question about timestamps quite handily. (And yes, it does indeed seem that the US album and German single versions of Third World Service are different, but not by much. Going to be fun to do a spot-the-differences on some of the various versions here...)
#194
Nigel Stanworth (Sunday, 20 June 2021 09:55)

Hi Andy,
"Do you think Manfred will ever perform in England again" - I have as much idea as you Andy. There are three factors in play, Covid, Brexit and Age, how they will play out over the next 12-18 months is anyone's guess. We just need to keep our fingers crossed.
Nigel
#193
Andy Monaghan (Saturday, 19 June 2021 21:47)

Been listening to Be not too hard and reminiscing of the first time I saw Manfred and his Earth Band. It was at the Newcastle City Hall on the roaring silence tour what a fantastic night.
#192
Andy Monaghan (Saturday, 19 June 2021 21:36)

Hi Nigel. Do you think Manfred will ever perform in England again �
#191
Nigel Stanworth (Saturday, 19 June 2021 15:35)

Hi Julian (and Jens),
Ian Tompson (who worked in The Workhouse at the time of the fire) has confirmed that it wasn't arson. The fire brigade suspected that it was due to faulty electrics related to a new air conditioner that had been installed (that was the hot spot). Rick Astley was in the studio at the time recording his ‘Hold Me In Your Arms’ album. He lost his album and it had to be totally re-recorded, delaying its release by a few months.
(I have updated the Platform End to include this information.)
Nigel
#190
Nigel Stanworth (Saturday, 19 June 2021 10:23)

Hi Julian,
Not sure what the exact cause of the fire was - let me see if I can find out.
Mannthology was released on 11 June, however for German fans the delivery from the manufacturers is currently being held up in Customs with the revised 'release; date now 23 June.
Nigel
#189
Julian (Friday, 18 June 2021 20:13)

Philip Cohen claims that the Workhouse fire was arson, but I don't know where he got that. He said, I quote: "The intent was to destroy a project being produced at the studio by dance music producers Stock,Aitken & Waterman."

By the way, what is up with the release date of Mannthology? I thought it was already released?
#188
Nigel Stanworth (Thursday, 17 June 2021 10:54)

Hi Jorg,
I'll need to check on the availability of 'Be Not Too Hard' to be put up on You Tube, the video of the track was found in the vaults of ITN (UK independent TV news) in New York.
Nigel
#187
Jörg Fedders (Thursday, 17 June 2021 10:11)

Great; a new newsletter!
In the "Story of MMEB" is a snippet of a TV-appereance of "Be not too hard". Wouldn't it be possible it show that clip on youtube?
I also look for "Down Home", which was done at "The Old Grey Whistle Test". It was once on youtube and is now deleted.
#186
Jörg Fedders (Tuesday, 15 June 2021 09:25)

If you like live gigs here you can listen to the Earth Band from 26.06.1972 Town Hall, Adelaide, AUS:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q70NZ2o3XI

The tracks are: I'm gonna have you all, Ashes to the wind, Black and Blue, Stout/Magnified and Quinn. The running time is 44 minutes.
It's a private recording (not mine), sound is not overwhelming, but ok.
The Video includes a list with the gigs of the australian tour 1972 (many of them are not in the tour archive)
#185
Nigel Stanworth (Saturday, 12 June 2021 21:48)

Hi Jens,
Not aware what the cause was, given the amount of equipment I would imagine electrical.
Nigel
#184
Jens Goetzke (Saturday, 12 June 2021 18:22)

Was the cause of the fire ever identified?
#183
Jörg Fedders (Saturday, 12 June 2021 01:51)

Just got the Deluxe Boxset, looks great. Just watching the documentary, good and interessting; but the format-problems are a totaly desaster.
#182
Jörg Fedders (Tuesday, 08 June 2021 15:33)

I guess on the potraits are:
Dave Brooks (with short hair and without beard)
Manfred Mann
Dave Coxhill (twice)
Carl Griffith
On stage: the arm of Manfred Mann, Collinge, Brooks, Steve York
The other on stage: Hugg in furs, Griffith, Coxhill, Brooks and Bernie Living
The Band picture: Living, Coxhill, Brooks, Griffith, York, Mann
#181
Jörg Fedders (Tuesday, 08 June 2021 15:00)

Manfred Mann Chapter Three at Woods of Dartmouth Festival 3rd of may 1970.
Here you can find very rare pictures of the band; never seen them before.
May someone can help to identify some of the less known members of the band.
Living and Collinge seem to be in the band during the US-Tour; I've read they left the band before the US-Tour.
http://archives-exh.lib.umassd.edu/items/browse?collection=5&search=Manfred+Mann
#180
Nigel Stanworth (Monday, 07 June 2021 11:33)

Hi Jorg,
Greg Russo put together all the Radio Days material and sourced the tracks himself, so sadly no the Venus & Furs stuff you sent me wasn't the template for that CD.
Looking forward to seeing the finished product for Mannthology.
All the best
Nigel
#179
Jörg Fedders (Monday, 07 June 2021 11:18)

Hello, (doesn’t need to be released here)
one of the best releases of the last years were the Radio Days CDs.
Years ago i've sent to you (Nigel) a CD with the music from the "Venus in furs" movie, directly taken from the movie.
Was that the template for the second CD of Radio Days Vol 3 (Chapter Three)?
I ask only for information, because that would make me happy.
The new Deluxe Box Mannthology is also already ordered here in Germany
All the best
Jörg Fedders
#178
Jörg Fedders (Thursday, 27 May 2021 14:30)

Just found Steve Waller Live 1985 on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFPT3q8Is8g
#177
Paul Stanitz (Tuesday, 25 May 2021 04:23)

My brother tells a story of traveling in Europe in the 70s where he met another musician from Sweden while in Italy. As they played for a small crowd that gathered, my brother informed them they were in Manfred Mann. Not sure that the crowd grew very much based on the lie because they weren't very good, unlike Manfred Mann.
#176
Nigel Stanworth (Monday, 24 May 2021 16:41)

Hi muteKi,
I can confirm that the DVD is Region free, had confirmation back.
Nigel
#175
Nigel Stanworth (Saturday, 22 May 2021 10:59)

Hi muteKi,
Let me check on whether the DVD is region free and I'll come back with the answer.
NIgel
#174
muteKi (Saturday, 22 May 2021 02:02)

Well I guess the tracklist answers my question from almost a year ago about whether or not the Davy's single for Budapest is edited or extended from the album cut. ;)

The DVD collection is up on US Amazon, and I have to admit that I'm tempted to push the buy button on that one, but the info page claims that it's a region 2 DVD. I would presume it's PAL format, but my understanding was that the discs are actually region free. (If they are, then I'd still have means to play them.) Is Amazon wrong?
#173
Nigel Stanworth (Friday, 21 May 2021 10:11)

Hi Rene,
I believe that Mannthology will be available on CD-Warehouse next week for order (label's own site) and they will ship internationally. Plastichead also ship internationally and have it available for pre-order.
In terms of signed copies - I'd be surprised given the current logistics, Manfred now lives in Sweden and the rest of the band in the UK.
Nigel
#172
René (Friday, 21 May 2021 07:29)

The Deluxe Anthology can be pre-ordered now. Edel delivers only within Germany and Austria. Any chance for the rest of the world? What about signed copies?

Chers
René
#171
Nigel Stanworth (Tuesday, 11 May 2021 16:40)

Hi Jorg,
The 6LP version will be late autumn (Oct/ Nov) probably due to how busy the vinyl pressing plants are.
Nigel
#170
Jörg Fedders (Tuesday, 11 May 2021 16:36)

Will all three editions be released in june?
#169
Jörg Fedders (Wednesday, 05 May 2021 16:03)

Christmas in summer :-) and a documentary
#168
Nigel Stanworth (Wednesday, 05 May 2021 15:41)

Hi Jorg,
The versions on there are all the original single versions, no re-creations. A number are rare versions only issued in one country or promo versions.
Nigel
#167
Jörg Fedders (Wednesday, 05 May 2021 15:15)

Hi, the MANNTHOLGY DELUXE EDITION could be really nice; will there be the real Single Versions on it; in the past there were some re-created single versions on cd; for example Runner or Demolition Man? I only miss the extended german B-Side Chicago Insitute (6:08 Min) on this set; my own Vinyl Single is not in good condition.
For sure i will by this deluxe set...
All the best ... Jörg
#166
Julian H. (Saturday, 01 May 2021 16:07)

...If I want to gripe, I don't quite get the sequencing. It seems to be pretty wild. I would've preferred a chronological approach, even if it means sometimes having two versions of one song in succession. Going from Mardi Gras Day to Demons and Dragons is a bit much, and it could've been grouped by eras. But I'll reserve judgement until I've actually heard it.

And to the comments below, I still think that both Stepping Sideways and the third Chapter Three album (Fish & Chips) should be released in original order at some point. But this is a good release as any to celebrate the anniversary.
#165
Nigel Stanworth (Saturday, 01 May 2021 16:07)

Hi Julian,
Hope you enjoy this when it comes out. The version of 'Father of Day' is the UK stereo single mix with full ending that came from the "EMI Introduce The New Bronze Age" LP.
'Tribute' is the B side of the US single 'Living Without You.'
'Footprints' is as per the album, there is no radio mix that I'm aware of.
Where we've been able to locate 'different' versions of the singles then they have been included.
There's also some great anecdotes from the band members (past and present) which provide some interesting insights into how some of the songs came together, Chris Thompson provides a fascinating insight into how Budapest Live came about.
Nigel
#164
Julian H. (Saturday, 01 May 2021 15:29)

Well, that's nice! As always the announcement passed me by until I specifically opened this page. Among other things finally, a DVD featuring the current line-up! �

Incidentally, I was just recently wondering why "A Fool I Am" seems to be the redheaded stepchild in the MMEB catalog. I really like the song & think it's better than some that made the Chance album. Yet it was not included on either Odds & Sods or the 40th anniversary box set bonus disc. In fact, it's only CD release before this has been the remaster of Chance. So it's nice that the song is being reissued so I can also get it on CD. �

"First time on CD" for the 7" edit of "Father of Day" shouldn't be correct though - it is on Best Of Volume II from the late 90s, as is the edit of "Tribute" and I think a few more. � It *would* be appropriate for "Footprints" though, since I assume this is the radio mix, which has not been released on CD, right?
#163
Nigel Stanworth (Sunday, 25 April 2021 20:06)

Hi Heinz,
That might still happen - keep the faith.
Nigel
#162
Heinz Bleck (Sunday, 25 April 2021 20:01)

I was hoping there would be an album with brand new songs.

Greetings Heinz
#161
Nigel Stanworth (Sunday, 25 April 2021 18:12)

Hi Heinz,
The fire at the Workhouse means that almost all the master tapes for the albums were lost so the 'new' material just isn't there. The set collects all the singles including those just released in one country e.g. Norway, or in a few cases never released (the singles which would have accompanied Stepping Sideways).
Mannthology collects all the singles together for the first time and there is stuff on there I hadn't heard before in its single format. The accompanying book (100 pages) has high quality photos and extensive notes including some great contributions from past and present band members. The Story of MMEB documentary has been put together by fans for the fans and at 100 minutes is a great watch.
Nigel
#160
Heinz Bleck (Sunday, 25 April 2021 16:47)

It's a shame that there are only known things with the new album, I was hoping for something really new!
Greetings Heinz
#159
Nigel Stanworth (Friday, 23 April 2021 16:57)

Hi Douglas,
Sorry its taken a few days to reply but the You Tube clip above should explain what's happening. CD Warehouse will have Mannthology available but probably won't be listed there until a few weeks before the release date - keep checking.
The Deluxe 4CD set has 'anecdotes' from the band members included in the notes plus some rarely seen photos.
Nigel
#158
Douglas (Tuesday, 20 April 2021 13:22)

Hi Nigel. I must have missed this, but can you shed any light on the forthcoming Mannthology release in June and specifically the deluxe 4 CD edition with 2 extra DVDs and a book with stories from band members? Will this be available from cdwarehouse as i would prefer to purchase from the official site. Thanks.
#157
Douglas (Monday, 29 March 2021 20:03)

I'm with Nigel on this, and I play it often as one of my favorites
#156
Nigel Stanworth (Monday, 29 March 2021 18:47)

I've always thought it was "it's sheer bliss"

Nigel
#155
Ari Puranen (Monday, 29 March 2021 18:04)

i heard something like "sweet something... sheer cliff" .... but ...., hmmm . Or "sweet summer"?
#154
Robert Svensson (Sunday, 28 March 2021 16:48)

Hi Nigel, the "Tjenare..!" comes at 3:36. It sounds just like you would say it in swedish and the meaning of the expression is: Hi..! (in a cheerful way).

Robert
#153
Nigel Stanworth (Sunday, 28 March 2021 12:55)

Hi Robert,

I've had a listen but couldn't hear it - can you provide a timestamp where you think the "Tjenare.." is?

Nigel
#152
Robert Svensson (Sunday, 28 March 2021 10:00)

Hello does anyone know something about my question..? On Angel station "You are, I am" you can hear someone say "Tjenare..!" right after the solo. Is this the Swedish "Tjenare.." or something else...?

Regards Robert Svensson
#151
Victor Luchits (Friday, 26 March 2021 14:54)

"we resound to break the roaring silence" - I think this one hits the bulls eye! Very close to what I hear in the song and something that actually makes sense! I suppose this line alludes to what nightingales and bombers share in common.
#150
Julian H. (Thursday, 25 March 2021 00:15)

On Nightingales & Bombers, I think I remember the line as "can we start to make a move in silence" or something similar.
#149
muteKi (Thursday, 18 March 2021 19:23)

Can't say for sure either but to me it sounds like "we resound to break the roaring silence".
#148
Victor Luchits (Wednesday, 17 March 2021 18:23)

Nigel,

nice catch! I've even gone as far as using online tools to isolate the vocals in the mix and I can definitely confirm your observation. Unfortunately, the rest of the phrase is still a mystery. "if we sound to grave of roaring silence" is my best attempt at deciphering the whole phrase so far and yet it still doesn't make any sense!

Victor
#147
Robert Svensson (Sunday, 14 March 2021 19:06)

Hello, on Angel station "You are, I am" you can hear someone say "Tjenare..!" right after the solo. Is this the Swedish "Tjenare.." or something else...?

Regards Robert Svensson
#146
Andy Monaghan (Wednesday, 10 March 2021 04:33)

I would just like to wish the brilliant Chris Thompson a belated happy birthday for yesterday
#145
Nigel Stanworth (Sunday, 21 February 2021 18:17)

Hi Victor,
That's an interesting question - and not one I have an answer for. I have had a close listen and I think I heard 'The Roaring Silence' at approx 58s to 60s but may be imagining it (always did wonder where that album title came from). What does anyone else think?
Nigel
#144
Victor Luchits (Thursday, 18 February 2021 11:52)

Hi!

Listening to Nightingales and Bombers for zillionth time right now - the album has stood the test of time surprisingly well! What an excellent blend of rock, prog, pop and fusion.

After all these years of repeated listens, I still haven't figured out the "lyrics" to the title track though. Any idea what exactly the female singer sings on top of the main melody when the whole band enters?

Cheers!
#143
Nigel Stanworth (Saturday, 13 February 2021 10:11)

Hi Heinz,
There is 'something new' in the pipeline - just don't know when it will be delivered yet.
Nigel
#142
Heinz Bleck (Saturday, 13 February 2021 10:03)

will there ever be a new album or is the earthband finished?
#141
Nigel Stanworth (Friday, 12 February 2021 10:30)

Hi Asbjorn,
No Manfred definitely hasn't retired, the band is still very much Manfred Mann's Earth Band, probably just promoter's/ venues using 'shorthand.'
Nigel
#140
Asbjørn Waltila (Thursday, 11 February 2021 18:59)

Hi!
Has Manfred retired since there is some ongoing gigs with only The Earth Band ?
#139
Nigel Stanworth (Wednesday, 10 February 2021 16:37)

Hi Geir,
Not sure about the European recordings, I know Greg Russo's book suggest they are from Europe but the source that Denver was where the recordings were done is Manfred himself (interviewed by Andy Taylor for the Plain Talking CD which was released back in 1992). Martha is a studio recording I believe . Circles and Chicago Institute are also studio recordings.
NIgel
#138
Geir (Tuesday, 09 February 2021 18:54)

Hi, thank you for the information regarding my question.

However I found some information on the internet that the two live recordings was done in Europe but it didn’t say where. That said regarding your friends information that they were done in Denver doesn’t ad up.

I think it’s strange that no one has asked about this before and I think it would be of relevance for all fan’s to figure this out.

There are even some people that several other tracks on the album also are live recordings, such as Martha, Circles and Chicago Institute?

Do you have any knowledge about it?

Best regards
Geir
#137
Nigel Stanworth (Tuesday, 09 February 2021 13:53)

Hi Geir,
A fellow MMEB friend from down under has the answer to your question: "According to Manfred on the Plain Talking CD they were recorded in a small club in Denver." Hope that helps.
Nigel
#136
Nigel Stanworth (Sunday, 07 February 2021 17:36)

Hi Geir,
Sorry, no information on where they were recorded, have checked back to contemporary articles and its not mentioned.
Nigel
#135
Geir (Sunday, 07 February 2021 13:18)

Hi, do you have any information about where the live recordings on the Watch album where Recorded ?

Best regards
Geir
#134
Nigel Stanworth (Tuesday, 05 January 2021 16:59)

Hi Nicolaas,
The Good Earth promotion was hugely popular and in the end I believe it was impossible to register every single claim individually. The land is still there and you have the rights to access it to the present day.
There is a copy of the 'Platform End' magazine in this site (https://www.platform-end.co.uk/archive-1/platform-end/magazines-7-9/ ) which has more details.
In 1995 the BBC filmed a visit to The Good Earth - you can see this on You Tube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nu5oUELdRA
Hope that helps.
Nigel
#133
Nicolaas (Tuesday, 05 January 2021 14:01)

As an early buyer of The good earth I was entitled to register as owner of a square piece of land in Llanerchyrfa in the County of Brecon, Wales. How can I check this registration?
#132
Michael Hufnagel (Friday, 25 December 2020 06:41)

I want to wih all of you, Manfred, the Band, the staff, the fans a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Stay safe
#131
Adrian Tabarcea (Wednesday, 23 December 2020 13:14)

Manfred Mann's Earth Band - LOVE TILL I LL DIE !!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS, People !
#130
Nigel Stanworth (Monday, 21 December 2020 10:33)

Hi Jean-Marc,
#Time Is Right' was definitely part of the live set for a period in the mid-70's ('75; '76 and '77). It has not appeared on any official releases as a live recording but there are some unofficial releases which included it.
Nigel
#129
Jean-Marc Brodeur (Monday, 21 December 2020 03:10)

I just recently started listening again (and again !) to my two old MMEB vinyl records, which are Solar Fire and Nightingales and Bombers, that I bought in the seventies. "Time is right", from Nightingales and Bombers, has always been and remains my favorite MMEB song but seems to have received less attention than it should have. Why ?
And, as I bought more MMEB music on ITunes over the last few days, I couldn't find a live version of "Time is right" (and neither on YouTube). Did MMEB ever play "Time is right" live? If they did, does a live version appear on a Cd / DVD ?
#128
Nigel Stanworth (Thursday, 10 December 2020 14:42)

Captain,
Thanks for the info about the Pittsburgh date, I've updated the Tour Archive page. I did have a gig down with a query for Pittsburgh in Nov that year but noted as the Stanley Theatre - is/ was that another name for the Civic Arena?
Nigel
#127
Captain Ransid (Wednesday, 09 December 2020 16:40)

Hiya
Press cutting from the following link has MMEB at the Civic Arean Pittsburgh on 28th Nov 1975
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12974891/manfred-manns-earth-band-23-nov-1975/
Cheers
#126
Nigel Stanworth (Saturday, 14 November 2020 15:19)

Hi Graham,
All the band tour dates are under Archive/ Tour Archive on the menu at the top of the page or the menu in the top right corner on mobile. Then select 1983 and the page will scroll down. Hope that helps.
Nigel
#125
Graham Chapman (Saturday, 14 November 2020 11:38)

Hi. Trying to find list of venues for the Somewhere In Africa tour. Particularly London venues or those close to London. Trying to remember which venue we attended with Irene.
#124
John Hatton (Thursday, 22 October 2020 21:26)

Belated Birthday wishes from Ireland....thank you for all your wonderful music...Stay Safe
#123
Julian (Wednesday, 21 October 2020 22:43)

Happy happy birthday dear Manfred! Here's to hopefully seeing you back on stage once all this madness is over. The SWR1 Hitparade had quite a few MMEB songs playing today, and right now "July Morning" on which we all know who played the Moog solo!

PS: I think the Prog Magazine / LouderSound story is a bit bogus. There's a photo in it that's clearly not Manfred, and the claim that Klaus Voormann suggested the MMEB name seems to be a bit of chinese whispers. The Wikipedia writer refers to Voormann's book, but I have that, and Klaus only said that in his opinion the music of the D'Abo led Manfred Mann group lacked balls and wasn't really rock'n'roll to him. It's a tenuous link to suggest a connection to MMEB, and we know that the name came from Chris Slade.
#122
Michael Hufnagel (Wednesday, 21 October 2020 18:52)

Happy Birthday Manfred. Keep on rocking and hope to see you and the band at Vienna soon
#121
Michael Sanz (Wednesday, 21 October 2020 18:27)

Dear Manfred!
Hurray-hurray-hurray!
Happy Birthday – Lycklig födelsedag!
Michael
#120
Andy Monaghan (Wednesday, 21 October 2020 16:06)

Having a day listening to every that is Manfred. Too be honest that's not much different to any other day �. Keep on rocking
#119
Andy Monaghan (Wednesday, 21 October 2020 15:58)

Happy birthday Manfred. Hope you have a great day �
#118
Jörg Herder (Wednesday, 21 October 2020 12:43)

All the best and have fun on your birthday !!

Jörg Herder from Gummersbach Germany
#117
XOFF (Sunday, 18 October 2020 12:03)

At the end of this message , you’ll find a link to let you listen to the Beatles in January 69 doing jams during the Get Back sessions ...I never heard a part of this jams until today : Caribbean jamble ...in this jam you can listen John Lennon pronounce very clearly :
« Manfred Mann » at the moment 18’25’’
I’ve been very surprise and proud , because Manfred Mann’s earth band and the Beatles have always been my favorite bands !!!! W/Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGwXbU4ZZM4&list=RDsGwXbU4ZZM4&start_radio=1&t=0
#116
Kevin Kaminer (Monday, 12 October 2020 03:35)

Finally! I got to see my bucket list band MMEB in Alkmaar, NL last year. Still so good after all these years. I would love to see MMEB play the USA again like they did so many times in the 1970s when I was a teenager. I missed seeing them then but have been a fan for 45 years. Please play the States again, maybe next year for the Earth Band's 50th anniversary. Everyone take care.
#115
Nigel Stanworth (Sunday, 11 October 2020 12:15)

Bernd,
Thanks for the corrected date, I've updated the Tour Archive.
Nigel
#114
Bernd (Saturday, 10 October 2020 20:06)

correct date 1973 Big Eden https://rockinberlin.de/index.php?title=17._April_1973_Manfred_Mann%27s_Earthband
#113
Nigel Stanworth (Friday, 04 September 2020 12:48)

Hi John,
Mick has confirmed that there is some remote recording taking place but no other details.
Nigel
#112
John Derk (Thursday, 03 September 2020 19:49)

Any word on a recording of Soar Fire? I heard that Mick and Colin were working on it.
#111
Mark Littrell (Sunday, 30 August 2020 04:10)

Hello
I was writing to ask if you would review a cover of Blinded by the Light by Sina Doering of Sina Drums. She is the drummer of the Gas, a band that opened for you last summer. On behalf of her fans, we all love when the original artist reviews and comments on her talent as a drummer. You can find her cover on You Tube under Sina Drums. This would be awesome. I am fan of yours from the 70's

Thank you
Mark Littrell
#110
Nigel Stanworth (Friday, 10 July 2020 09:09)

Hi Nate,
I don't know about any plans for Chris to play with the band but I do know that Chris is planning to retire from live performances. This is an extract from Chris Thompson's official facebook page:

After much thought, I have decided I am going to retire from live performances.
I know I’m gonna miss it, but I have a whole lot of other things that I would like to do and beside that, it’s time!
It’s not happening tomorrow, it will take me about 2 years to do this as I would like to play in all the places we have played regularly over the years, one more time and hopefully play in many others as well during this time.
My planned finish date will be around my 75th birthday in March 2022.

Take care and stay well
Nigel
#109
Nate Mayfield (Friday, 10 July 2020 08:36)

Hello from the USA,
I would love to see the band live....although we in the US aren’t lucky enough to get an MMEB gig. Is there any chance Chris Thompson will be playing with the band? I’d love to see them live, but of course with the legendary Thompson.

Hope you all are well!

Nate
#108
Nigel Stanworth (Wednesday, 08 July 2020 10:52)

Message for Zak Pugh, further to your message can you contact me via nigel.stanworth@yahoo.co.uk

Nigel
#107
muteKi (Monday, 29 June 2020 05:55)

Hi all,

Been slowly working on getting my MMEB digital collection set up. (Thank goodness for all the FLAC files on Bandcamp, probably the best place to get a lossless copy of, say, A Fool I Am -- though it seems like the recordings there are based on the old ca. '99 remasters and not the new ones from 2011, as the truncated Black and Blue on Messin' would attest.) About the only thing you can't easily get is the US exclusives off Afrika, which I'm thankful got a digital remaster by One Way that's not *too* hard to find if you look in the right places (not Amazon, clearly)

I've also been trawling through the Discogs listing to try to figure out what if anything could be missing -- Two Friends has obviously never been anywhere near a CD, though thankfully all the singles (including the ones from Plains Music) after it appeared on CDs.
I'm a little curious about the Budapest Davy's single -- anyone know if the 12" is just the album cut? If so that means the 7" is even more edited down than the album version was -- a tragic fate to befall that song! Shame it didn't get a proper restoration on the Budapest DVD, but at least the concert recording seems to exist in bootlegs on YouTube even if it is only in mono (almost certainly a VHS transfer; the technology of the day, alas!).

That said it seems like some of the singles from around that era were given pretty odd timestamps on the records -- the 12" cut of Going Underground surely didn't have the extended version at ~7:10 and the 7" version at 5:01!? Makes trying to find the stuff that slipped away from CD releases all the more frustrating. I'm going to hazard a guess that the timestamp on Third World Service's 7" is a bit wrong as well -- is that edit the same as the (shorter) US album release, with the radio announcer in the intro and outro?

Anyway thanks y'all and hoping these unfortunate times you all stay well!!
#106
Uli (Friday, 05 June 2020 08:47)

Hope the band and the stuff is doing well! Are there any projects planned in the near future?
Wish you all the best and see you on the road again soon!
#105
David Piscopo (Monday, 27 April 2020 14:49)

Sometimes u discover an album that just resonates with your emotions in such a big way that it impacts yourself. After maybe 20 years or so I just had that experience with Manfred Mann Chapter Three first album from 69. What a masterpiece. I simply love the entire album. It resonates with me at so many levels. Fantastic piece of work. I'll chersh this album forever. Thank you Manfred Mann.
#104
Andy Monaghan (Sunday, 12 April 2020 20:26)

I first came across Manfred and his Earth band back in the 70's when I was just a boy , and loved them ever since. First saw them on the roaring silence tour at the Newcastle city hall, what a wonderful night. Andymonaghan1960@gmail.com
#103
Nigel Stanworth (Wednesday, 01 April 2020 12:20)

IN ANOTHER WORLD - CORONAVIRUS APPEAL
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/simon-webb-481
This is a coronavirus appeal. It is to raise money for health service workers and their families. By donating, or by purchasing the song or the album, you will be helping to raise money for the brave people who are fighting the deadly coronavirus.
Please donate for this tremendous cause.
Nigel
#102
Alan J Brown (Monday, 30 March 2020 06:52)

Absolutely incredible stories.....many thanks for your hard work in putting the interviews together Nigel, very much appreciated.
#101
Nigel Stanworth (Wednesday, 04 March 2020 08:05)

Hi Ray,
The plans for the 50th anniversary are very different to the 40th anniversary set so I'd buy the 40th set as well (:-).
Nigel
#100
Ray (Wednesday, 04 March 2020 01:04)

New to the site. Absolutely love MM and the bands.
I was just about to purchase the 40th anniversary set and realized that next year is the 50th. Should i wait?
#99
Nigel Stanworth (Thursday, 27 February 2020 12:17)

Hi Michael,
Thanks for sharing this You Tube link, Manfred had said he was doing some things with a Lithuanian 'zither' player but I hadn't heard anything else. Sounds good.
Nigel
#98
Michael (Thursday, 27 February 2020 10:22)

Finding his Lithuanian roots…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XArWWcNboo
Nice!
#97
Joe Kozma (Monday, 10 February 2020 03:24)

Please Have a USA Tour Your Music Is So Great
#96
Steve S (Friday, 31 January 2020 22:21)

Hi Nigel,
Thanks for the clarification.
Rgds
Steve
#95
Nigel Stanworth (Tuesday, 28 January 2020 08:10)

Hi Steve,
I have checked and can confirm that Jamie Moses is NOT a member of the band. I have edited Wikipedia (apart from the footer which I can't seem to edit).
Hope that helps.
Nigel
#94
Steve S (Monday, 27 January 2020 21:51)

Hoping someone can clarify.
I am confused by the Wikipedia entry for Manfred Mann's Earth Band.
Jamie Moses is listed as a member of the current lineup.
I can't find any evidence to confirm this - is this something recent or fake news?
Thanks.
#93
Andy Monaghan (Friday, 17 January 2020 21:45)

I loved reading this. Absolutely Mantastic.
#92
Brian Daniel (Thursday, 09 January 2020 14:23)

I attended a gig at Swansea University, Manfred Manns Earth Band,��
1973/4 period, not in your list.
#91
Julian (Wednesday, 18 December 2019 15:33)

Thanks, Nigel. This solidified my decision to see the band in Heilbronn.

Had a nice chat with Ian and Robert before the show - although I'm not sure the latter understood my complaints about the lyrics in "For You", oh well (all the live recordings with him miss some songs...but this one song, which others have done much more justice, *always* remains!)... "give me my money back, don't want it anymore..." *ahem*

The gig was great as usual, with some limiting factors.... I thought it was too loud. Not deafeningly so, but the last time they played at the venue in 2012, I did not wear earplugs - this time I did. John Lingwood is such a loud drummer, I'm not sure he even needs amplification! Vocals also had a shrill edge at times. Other than that the mix was good, perhaps guitars too loud compared to keys, but I just wish the volume had been kept a notch down. Incidentally, Ian agreed with me that the band(s) sounded awful in Fürth 2016!

The other factor is that the setlist has just become so predictably boring, even with a few nice surprises like a great Mick Rogers solo spot before "Father...", a full version of "Blinded" with guitar solo!! (but no "She Was", alas), "Spirits" (with a pretty good Mick solo, although the song never sounded as good in recent years as it did in the first half of the band's career, dunno why) or Mick's quick "Silent Night"... I just sincerely hope that this will change with the new album. It's not encouraging to go see the band more often, even if the songs and solos always sound different, when they're still playing more or less the same set that I saw seven years earlier, apart from "Dancing in the Dark" replaced by "Stronger". MMEB have such a great back catalogue, it's a shame that most of the songs never get played. And who knows how much longer they'll be able to continue. Manfred and Mick seem to be healthy and fit but...

And if for some reason, they think they have to play every song in the current set (not forgetting that casual fans will know neither "Captain Bobby Stout" nor "Martha's Madman"), I'd like to see at least changing some of the arrangements back to the original versions. The current versions are pretty old now too (sometimes played for a longer period than the originals), often going back to the 90s! John could certainly play "...Carol" at the original tempo (see Budapest), "Martha" (which has now been played more often in its current incarnation than the original) could be chopped down and made a bit punchier. I especially miss the short, but ecstatic guitar solo from the WATCH version, and the double vocal near the end, which shows Manfred's arranging genius so well. Not saying the current version is *bad*, but...

I picked up all of the "Radio Days" volumes (disappointing: No listing of writing & mastering credits or track times...) and the Chapter Three albums. To my surprise, even though they have the download code in the booklet and state that there are no bonus tracks... they are there! On the disc! It certainly makes more sense than adding bonus tracks onto vinyl albums (?!), but I wonder if this is the case for the MMEB albums too? (In that case, it makes it even more annoying that I'm still missing some tracks that aren't on the 40th anniversary box set or Odds & Sods, I'm especially thinking of the b-side "A Fool I Am"...) And what does this tell me about the mastering, are the main albums actually the 2011 remasters?! Seems a bit disingenuous to act as if the bonus tracks were absent, then to discover they're actually there... if I had something to say, I'd update the packaging, and do something about the boring blackness of the artwork while I'm at it...

(I know I sound like an endless complainer - I did enjoy the gig, I swear I do...! And I'll be promoting the hell out of the new album when it surfaces!)
#90
Peter Hay (Tuesday, 17 December 2019 20:40)

Hi,

Not sure if anyone can help as it is probably 25/30 years since the release of MM Box 1 but the booklet that I got with the box was not printed correctly. It repeated some pages of text and on the opposite pages you need to hold the booklet up to a mirror to be able to read it – not sure if this will make any sense unless someone has/had the same issue with their one.

Don’t suppose anyone has a PDF or scan of the booklet in it’s correct form they could post up.

Apologies if this is not the correct forum to ask this
#89
Peter Steventon (Friday, 13 December 2019 16:07)

Just seen the band in Heilbronn 12/12/19
Fantastic show we had front row seats talked to Robert before the show and after.
Well pleased
#88
Nigel Stanworth (Wednesday, 20 November 2019 19:18)

Hi Julian,
I have checked and confirmed that MMEB are definitely NOT playing with Status Quo in Karlsruhe at the Schwarzwaldhalle on 25 October 2020.
MMEB are playing on their own in Karlsruhe on 13 Nov 2020 at the Tollhaus.
Hope that helps.
Nigel
#87
Julian (Wednesday, 20 November 2019 12:57)

Hi! Can you confirm that MMEB will definitely NOT be playing with Status Quo in Karlsruhe at the Schwarzwaldhalle on 25 October 2020? Information on this tour is quite confusing...
#86
Martin Dowland (Wednesday, 13 November 2019 01:16)

3rd gig of the year for me:
Stavanger.
The Konserthus is wide, so a front row seat like mine felt a long way away , but Mick still came over to say hello. Thanks to Robert for chatting to us at the stall after the gig, modestly gentlemanly, straight after a great show.
Ive got Steve's stage prompt again, same as for Helsingborg in March and Graz in August.
I'm aiming to do another gig in Norway and in Augsburg.
Have I had enough yet? Oh no. So long as you keep going, I will soak up the feel good factor. I'm playing bass again, thanks Steve for inspiration.
#85
Ron Osbourne (Thursday, 07 November 2019 20:39)

Awesome websites, looking great!
Sure do wish for a NYC show.

-Ron Osbourne,
Radio DJ
#84
steve (Wednesday, 06 November 2019 20:58)

i would like to know if you guys are still making records and
you going to any touring though out the usa
#83
pascal (Saturday, 26 October 2019 11:44)

hello
see you in 2020
#82
Michael (Monday, 21 October 2019 18:22)

Happy Birthday Manfred!
#81
Julian (Monday, 21 October 2019 18:17)

Happy birthday, Manfred! I'm looking forward to (hopefully) seeing you again in Heilbronn. MMEB were the only rock band I've ever seen at that venue with a good sound mix! Not too loud, well-balanced...

A curious thought: Apart from the singer, the current Earth Band line-up is exactly the same as the one that recorded "Criminal Tango". Why not try one or two songs from that album? I'd like the criminally ;-) underrated "Killer on the Loose", I think Robert's voice might suit that track. According to setlist.fm MMEB never played it live?!
#80
Nigel Stanworth (Monday, 14 October 2019 09:57)

Hi Jens,
Thanks for the updates, have updated the site and the 'Gigometer' count.
Nigel
#79
Moxant (Monday, 14 October 2019 09:44)

When do you come in France ?
#78
Jens Goetzke (Sunday, 29 September 2019 13:47)

Hi Nigel,

small typos:
12 April Hildesheim, Germany Ver Linden must be: Vier Linden
18 September Ludwigshafen, Germany Freidrich-Ebert-Halle must be Friedrich-Ebert-Halle

Jens
#77
Jens Goetzke (Sunday, 29 September 2019 13:31)

Hi Nigel,

I was able to locate another one: 27/28 Aug 1971 as Manfred Mann Group at an Open Air Festival in Zug, Switzerland. Unfortunately the image this information is based on does not allow to determine the exact date.

https://www.posterogs.com/poster/113119-open-air-festival-zug-zug-1971

KR

Jens
#76
Nigel Stanworth (Friday, 27 September 2019 13:15)

Hi jens,
Thanks for the further updates. Vienna 10 Apr 83 is correct, updated. Updated all the others, thanks for checking. I think the Uni of Louisville is right but they also played Detroit next day.
Nigel
#75
Jens Goetzke (Wednesday, 25 September 2019 21:17)

One more:
for the unclear ?? August 1972, Buxton, England, Pavillion Gardens (all night blues and music festival incl Mungo Jerry and Climax Blues Band) I found the following information:
07 Aug 1970 https://concerts.fandom.com/wiki/Sound_%2770
#74
Jens Goetzke (Wednesday, 25 September 2019 21:14)

Hi,

for June 8, 1973 instead of Detroid I find University of Louisville Parkway Field, Louisville, KY per https://concerts.fandom.com/wiki/June_8,_1973_University_of_Louisville_Parkway_Field,_Louisville,_KY

KR

Jens
#73
Jens Goetzke (Wednesday, 25 September 2019 21:08)

Hmm,

I wonder what happened on 28-Aug.1976. Rory Gallagher and MMEB are listed on two festivals: Reading Rock 1976 and https://www.posterogs.com/poster/111797-rock-circus-rottweil-1976
Seems pretty unlikely they did both on the same day?

KR

Jens
#72
Jens Goetzke (Wednesday, 25 September 2019 20:48)

HI,

just noticed for 27 December 75 at Ludwigshafen, Germany you have the wrong venue listed. It is Friedrich-Ebert-Halle (or short Eberthalle like it is named in some other cases). For 1999, 18-Sep there's a small typo in the same venue: Freidric must be Friedrich.

Jens
#71
Jens Goetzke (Wednesday, 25 September 2019 17:16)

Hi Nigel,

another one, but one that's a little mystery to me. It is supposedly a gig in Vienna on 10-Apr-83, which kind of makes sense after the Budapest concerts. But on 09-Apr they played in Cardiff, on the 13th in London and inbetween a day after Cardiff in Vienna? Not completely impossible but logistically very challenging, I'd say.

KR

Jens

http://stimmenderwelt.at/konzerte/stimmen-der-welt-manfred-mann-earth-band/
#70
Nigel Stanworth (Sunday, 22 September 2019 15:39)

Hi Jens,
Thanks for the updates (no problems with the drip feed). I've checked them out as best I can and have added 5. The Plovdiv concert was cancelled - found confirmation of that. Ludwigshafen I will go with the poster. The Biker festival I've listed Earth Band for the 8th as they had gigs the previous 2 days and then 13-15th as I'm not sure which day they played.
Thanks
Nigel
#69
Jens Goetzke (Saturday, 21 September 2019 18:30)

Hi Nigel,

sorry for the continuous bothering, I'll just add them as they come, hope you don't mind. These seem to be missing:
https://www.posterogs.com/poster/108682-manfred-manns-earth-band-hannover-1974
https://www.posterogs.com/poster/106476-manfred-manns-earth-band-hamm-1974

Jens
#68
Jens Goetzke (Saturday, 21 September 2019 18:14)

And another one I cannot find as such in the list above:
https://www.posterogs.com/poster/108664-1-internationales-biker-rock-festival
#67
Jens Goetzke (Saturday, 21 September 2019 17:49)

Hi Nigel,

found another one:
01-Dec-2013 @ Spectrum in Augsburg/Germany. There is a poster photo and gig report here: https://www.myheimat.de/stadtbergen/kultur/manfred-manns-earthband-live-im-augsburger-spectrum-d2566003.html/action/view/amp/
I would think this gig actually took place if there's a report on it.

KR

Jens
#66
Jens Goetzke (Saturday, 21 September 2019 17:09)

Hi Nigel,

I found another discrepancy, not sure what is correct. This poster lists the venue of the gig on 27-Dec-1975 to be in Ludwigshafen, Germany: https://www.posterogs.com/poster/108645-christmas-rock-special-ludwigshafen-1975

In the list above it is given with Hannover. Not sure if the location was actually moved or if it is an error.

KR
Jens
#65
Jens Goetzke (Saturday, 21 September 2019 14:39)

Hi Nigel,

I guess I can fill one of the gaps in the tour archive:

17-Mar-1977 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum with Gary Wright and Robert Palmer.
See here: https://www.posterogs.com/poster/108554-gary-wright-fort-wayne-1977

KR
Jens
#64
Jens Goetzke (Friday, 20 September 2019 21:48)

Does anybody by any means have more info (or a better image?) of the gig announced on the photo as seen here https://scontent-frt3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/71175777_10214473816947846_2373215219133448192_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_oc=AQnwB1MA913lJWf_fF0NE_-9fXIw72kRklGm_HcFIzMmZKG6qxLBEOxjw8o5r31Y2sk&_nc_ht=scontent-frt3-2.xx&oh=cfd2878372001c08b92f7beb381f459e&oe=5E3B7A73 . It supposedly took place in Plovdiv, Bulgaria in September 2017 and is not listed in the tour archive.
#63
Ralf Saak (Saturday, 07 September 2019 18:20)

Thx, Nige !
That's it. This versions are, what I' m searching for.
I haven't seen, that these CD's are coming out in May 2019.
47 years ago....... a long time to wait.
Absolut geil !
#62
Nigel Stanworth (Saturday, 07 September 2019 08:40)

Hi Ralf,
I think these are the tracks included on the recent Radio Days Vol 4 release (https://www.manfredmann.co.uk/radio-days/). 'Meat' is from a show first broadcast Jan '72 and 'Glorified Magnified' first broadcast Sept '72. There are no other BBC recordings of these tracks I am aware of (I have checked back to the BBC catalogue). Hope that helps and sounds like you need to buy the excellent Radio Days CD (:-)
Nigel
#61
Ralf Saak (Friday, 06 September 2019 12:51)

Hi,
I hope to find a little help on this platform.
In the early 70's, I first heard about the very, very good live performance of the Earthband.
I think it was in 1971, on BFBS (in Germany) they played live Versions of "Meat" and "Glorified magnified". I Never found these versions, unil this time. Nowhere I have found anything about it. Maybe it was a concert of BBC....
But the only CD I have owned, is a CD from BBC, but the songs are not included.
I think I have nearly all official records and a few Bootlegs, but without these 2 songs...
Do someone has an Idea where I can find them?

Hopefully, Ralf.
#60
Nigel Stanworth (Friday, 06 September 2019 12:10)

Hi Ralf,
Thanks for the post, I have added the 1976 & 1986 Hamburg dates to the Tour Archive, the other dates were already shown.
NIgel
#59
Ralf Saak (Friday, 06 September 2019 11:28)

Here are more Tour Dates from the last years, I've seen:
02.05.1975,Hamburg, Musikhalle,26,40DM
27.03.1976,Hamburg, Musikhalle,22,10DM
22.08.1986, Hamburg, Stadtpark.24,20DM
15.09.1996, Hamburg, Große Freiheit, 34,-DM
07.10.1997, Lübeck, MUK,42,-DM

Greetings from of the greatest Fans, until today,
Ralf.
#58
Julian (this time correctly with an "i"!) (Thursday, 15 August 2019 14:59)

There's a yawn in my ear... I think this slew of unorganized and partially unanswered posts (yeah, 5.1 albums aren't possible because the multitracks are gone, but not everybody knows this...) shows that there is still need for a forum. Forgot to mention, the forum was a great archive of information, especially from the days when Manfred would still occasionally post himself, write things about his keyboards, etc. - all that is now basically inaccessible...
I think if the software had been updated to a newer version, more people would have posted again. I've seen it happen on other forums. Spam isn't hard to deal with as long as you have one or two additional mods who can delete it quickly. Some fans might have done it, had you asked.

Plus, there is a reason why nobody should close down a forum without notice - people should be allowed to save the most important threads, their private messages, and have a chance to exchange email addresses with those members they want to stay in contact with. It's frustrating 'cause it's the third forum I was on that closed quickly without such necessary time given.

Anyway, how about some new product for us MMEB fans. Lone Arranger is five years old now, the Bootleg Archives were a nice stopgap. Manfred has been promising a new Earth Band album for years now. None of us are getting any younger, and who knows how long the band will continue to exist? At the very least, a full, untampered-with, HD audio and video Blu-Ray concert video release would be good to properly record the band for posterity. And you already have some excellent source material in form of the gig the band played in 2015 at the SWR1 Hitparade (still with Jimmy on drums, R.I.P.), this was filmed in HD, well-mixed and it hopefully still exists. It was a shortened set but the audience was so into it, it would be great to put it out as an official video document. I'm sure there would be decent bonus material to add (including the priceless interview that Mick and Robert did a few hours earlier at the radio station, talking about oxygen tents and ironing!).

And to drive the point home, I almost didn't realize there's four archive releases out now... if it wasn't for a comment over on SuperDeluxeEdition.com...
#57
Nigel Stanworth (Thursday, 08 August 2019 11:30)

Hi Bill,

There's nothing available (yet) about the story behind the album name "The Roaring Silence" and the album cover. Will see if I can turn anything up regarding this.

Nigel
#56
Bill Wolf (Wednesday, 07 August 2019 18:44)

Please post the story behind the album name "The Roaring Silence" and the album cover, or post a link if it's already available. Thanks
#55
Mark Voss (Wednesday, 07 August 2019 02:56)

Hi Christine,
Ah...your first concert. I'm sure you had a good time! You must have lived in Ulm at the time. At that time I was stationed at Wiley Barracks in Neu Ulm (1978 to 1981).
You mentioned you found an old article about the concert from a local paper. Would you mind scanning and emailing a copy to me? I would really appreciate it! My email address is mjvtlv@yahoo.com THANKS
#54
John Musto (Monday, 05 August 2019 21:55)

UK gigs soon please?
#53
Christine (Friday, 02 August 2019 14:28)

Mark,
Sorry for answering late, I was on holiday...
It was my first concert ever and I tried to keep as much as possible in my mind.
Apart from that there were some articles in our local newspaper. I just found one in my "archives".
#52
Mark (Wednesday, 17 July 2019 18:18)

Christine, How did you even remember that Lucifer's Friend opened for MMEB in April of 1979.....that was a long time ago.
Mark
#51
Mark (Tuesday, 16 July 2019 23:39)

Christine, Awesome....thank you for the info.
I'm pretty sure this is the group that opened for MMEB when I saw them in Ulm.
Thank you from California,
Mark
#50
Christine (Friday, 12 July 2019 21:29)

When I saw the band in April 1979 in Saarbrücken, it was Lucifer's Friends who supported the Earth Band.
#49
Heiner Schöneberg (Tuesday, 25 June 2019 22:20)

Hi Mark, Accept is a Band that played a hard rock. You can find pictures of them on Google.
But it was the Somewhere in Africa Tour.
Greetings from germany.
Heiner
#48
Mark Voss (Monday, 24 June 2019 20:17)

Heiner, You mentioned the bands name was "Accept"? I just never heard of this band. Did you see them in 1979 during MMEB Angel Station tour??? Can you let me know? Thanks so much. Mark
#47
Heiner Schöneberg (Sunday, 23 June 2019 20:34)

Maybe it was accept .I saw them in Kiel-germany.
#46
Mark Voss (Friday, 21 June 2019 22:38)

Hello, I saw MMEB in Ulm Germany (Donauhalle) on 21 May 1979. I'm trying to find out what band opened for MMEB on their Angel Station tour.
Can someone please let me know?
Thanks so much in advance,
Mark V.
#45
Nigel Stanworth (Monday, 17 June 2019 08:31)

Hi James,
No UK dates planned at present, keep an eye on the tour dates on www.manfredmann.co.uk, in recent years it has just been the odd UK date, always worth travelling to.
Nigel
#44
James McGuffie (Sunday, 16 June 2019 22:24)

Hi.
I have enjoyed all things Manfred Mann since the six but l never see them doing UK touring will this happen in the near future.
#43
Jules (Thursday, 13 June 2019 14:56)

I've been obsessed with you guys since I was a 7 year old kid......Angel Station is one of my favourite albums of all time......that keyboard solo in DKIC takes me to another dimension. My life has indeed been enhanced by your music...I couldn't live without it.....Thank you xo
#42
Nigel Stanworth (Thursday, 06 June 2019 12:29)

Hi Geoff,
Don't believe its anyone other than Manfred playing on 'Joybringer'.
Nigel
#41
Geoff (Wednesday, 05 June 2019 19:57)

In the comments after one of the many Youtube renditions of "Joybringer" somebody has said "my husband played synthesiser on that recording" and I assume it wasn't Manfred's wife. Why on earth would manfred need a session musucian.....if he did.....which I doubt. Any ideas?
#40
Nigel Stanworth (Saturday, 01 June 2019 08:56)

Hi Dave,
As Manfred has said in the past, if someone books the band they will play, however I think its unlikely that they will play the U.S. given its so long since they last played there (40+ years). Book a trip and come and see them in Europe?
Nigel
#39
Dave DeLude (Friday, 31 May 2019 23:09)

Will the band ever come tour in the U.S.?
#38
Nigel Stanworth (Friday, 24 May 2019 08:57)

Hi Tim,
The live dates can be found on the Manfredmann site (https://www.manfredmann.co.uk/tour/ ). In terms of UK dates nothing planned as far as I know in the near future.
Nigel
#37
Tim Hubbard (Friday, 24 May 2019 00:50)

Great to hear from a previous post that some new material is possibly in the works.
Are there any live dates planned in the near future and if so are any planned
in the UK?
#36
Nigel Stanworth (Saturday, 18 May 2019 15:55)

Hi Heinz,
Hopefully news on new material later this summer.
Nigel
#35
Heinz Bleck (Saturday, 18 May 2019 15:34)

Will there ever be a new studio album again?
Greeting Heinz Bleck
#34
Miek Peters (Saturday, 18 May 2019 13:45)

Hi Manfred,
I really really love everything that you and the gangs have ever done and hopefully will continue. Thankyou. https://youtu.be/Lj3w4KSFTP8
Mieke
#33
Mieke Peters - Hauser (Tuesday, 14 May 2019 13:57)

This is great:
https://youtu.be/BBHYefNd2LI
Thanks
#32
martin (Monday, 29 April 2019 09:31)

Wird es eine Live CD von der aktuellen Tour geben?
Will there be a live CD from the current tour?
Das Konzert im Rosenhof war absolut genial!!!
The concert at the Rosenhof was absolutely awesome !!!
#31
kane (Saturday, 27 April 2019 14:27)

Would MMEB have tour at USA someday?
#30
Martin Dowland (Monday, 15 April 2019 01:33)

Belated, but the gig in Helsingborg last month was fantastic: I flew over from Gatwick in the morning, back home the next day. I've got Steve's song prompt as a souvenir. Best thing I've done all year, thankyou. Can't wait for Graz and Stavanger.
#29
Jay Pearce (Tuesday, 09 April 2019 20:38)

Fan since late 1960's.
#28
Günter Brockmann (Saturday, 06 April 2019 13:24)

Geil wäre es eine CD rauszubringen, wo alle Sänger der MMEB zusammen die Hit´s Singen. Angefangen mit Paul bis zu Robert. Das hätte was!!!
#27
diane (Tuesday, 02 April 2019 19:29)

i was shocked to see the song that won the lyric section of the American Song Contest was damn near like you Frog song -- what's up with that? the man would rather have a talking frog. how can a person compete with possible plagiarism??
#26
Vadim Surikov (Friday, 29 March 2019 10:27)

Being a MMEB fan since my 15, now I wonder why the Band still hasn't any albums in 5.1 Surround sound and Hi-Res edition? Best of all it would be full catalogue (the Black Box) or... most fabulous albums on Blu-ray Audio 5.1, DVD-Audio 5.1, SACD 5.1.
Please, give this idea to Mr. Mann!
Look forward to see the your 5.1/Hi-Res on store shelves anyday...
#25
Nigel Stanworth (Wednesday, 27 March 2019 18:04)

Hi Marco,

Sorry no idea regarding the signed vinyl box set. In terms of Plains Music, yes there was a vinyl version released. According to Discogs, Intuition Records INT-3062-1 in Germany and PVB Music PVBC 13, PVBC (D) in South Africa. Have a look at Discogs.com. Hope that helps.

Nigel
#24
Marco Oudheusden (Wednesday, 27 March 2019 15:52)

Great to see these tour dates being archived - so my very first live concert was The Hague februari 1983 when I was 14!

Some years ago there was a vinyl box set with all MMEB records signed by Manfred for sale - is that still available? And has 'Plains Music' ever been released on vinyl?

Cheers from Amsterdam, keep up the good work and play on!

M.
#23
Dianna Rule (Wednesday, 27 March 2019 04:44)

Manfred Mann were you ever at Watford Jazz Club late 50's early 60's because I think we danced together.
#22
Nigel Stanworth (Monday, 25 March 2019 21:50)

Hi Pascal,

The date with Uriah Heep in Paris was 9 June 1975, Paris, France. Palais des Sports, with Uriah Heep
If you have a look at the Tour Archive (almost) all the dates are there.

Nigel
#21
Pascal Lipsky (Monday, 25 March 2019 20:52)

Any chance of gigs in the UK or France later in 2019 ?

I saw Manfred Mann's earth band in Paris when they were fronting for Uriah Heep. 1975 or 1976. Does anyone have the exact date ?

Pascal
#20
Nigel Stanworth (Tuesday, 12 March 2019 08:26)

Hi Tim (#19),

Thanks for the updates, I have updated the Tour Archive to add your dates.
Nigel
#19
Tim Brennan (Monday, 11 March 2019 22:21)

Hi Nigel. I have done some research on when Manfred toured Australia in 1971. The first two gigs were Thursday 6 May in Perth WA at Beatty Park Aquatic Centre (generally just referred to locally as Beatty Park) and Friday 7 May in Melbourne VIC at Festival Hall. You may want to adjust your itinerary of dates. Happy to discuss. Good to see someone in here maintaining access to Platform End!
#18
Mark Voss (Sunday, 10 March 2019 23:40)

Can someone let me know who opened for MMEB in Ulm, Germany on May 21, 1979.
Thanks in advance,
Mark
email: mjvtlv@yahoo.com
#17
Bernt-Åke Bärling (Saturday, 09 March 2019 14:56)

Wonderful Concert in Stockholm last week
#16
Nigel Stanworth (Friday, 08 March 2019 20:00)

Peter (#14),

Thanks for the comments, apologies for taking a couple of days to add your comments - I am just back from the gig in Stockholm, glad you enjoyed the gig and hope to see you at future ones.

Nigel
#15
Nigel Stanworth (Friday, 08 March 2019 19:57)

Howard/ Dave,
Thanks for the gig info, I will check them out and get them added to the Tour List.

Dave, I don't have any info on Chris Slade playing in '79 but will see what I can find out. Yes please for the 'jpg (nigel.stanworth@yahoo.co.uk)

Nigel
#14
Peter (Wednesday, 06 March 2019 09:55)

Hi guys.
I just want to thank You for Your performance at Göta Lejon Stockholm on 5/3-2019.
Please don't take this wrong but I had actually never heard of Manfred Mann before the concert, I was "dragged" to the event together with some dudes :). Evening arrives and I had almost forgot, and I had "low" expectations (not knowing anything about anything). Göta Lejon was full to the last seat and the atmosphere seemed to be on top. I got a positive surprise. The joy and love You radiated during the performance was so vivid, and I left with a big smile on my face. Thanks! You were all great of course, but can't help being a bit stunned by Micks guitar... :))
#13
Howard Coates (Tuesday, 05 March 2019 00:04)

Hi,
I am sure I saw the Earth Band concert in 1976 in the Torquay/Paignton area, at short notice as a warm up for the Roaring Silence tour, possibly in July or August.
Howard
#12
dave lee (Monday, 04 March 2019 14:20)

Hi. Missing gig from your list? The band played Keele University, Staffordshire on 14/3/79. I have the ticket (if you want a jpg copy for the website). My friend says he remembers Chris Slade playing a drum solo in the encore Mighty Quinn, but I reckon he’d left the year before. Maybe Chris played a guest performance...before JohnL joined?? Anyone?
#11
Julan (Tuesday, 19 February 2019 19:04)

Nigel - wouldn't it have been nice to at least inform the users ahead of closing it? Also the link is still there on the website. Some kind of "official" statement for anyone coming to the website would be nicer than simply locking and then deleting it without notice. As I'm not on facebook, this was my only source of MMEB news... :-(
#10
jerome miller (Monday, 18 February 2019 21:16)

Howzit!

When will you gents be hitting the States?!

Really hope you can make it Detroit/Motown/JazzFest way – beyond making and appreciating great music, we know a thing or two about building high-revvin' deuces.

Eish!
#9
Steve Woodcock (66 years old ) (Saturday, 16 February 2019 17:22)

Hi Manfred,
I really really love everything that you and the gangs have ever done and hopefully will continue to do until the platform end.
Luv ya.
#8
Nigel Stanworth (Friday, 15 February 2019 19:04)

Julan, the forum was being plagued by spam posts and was less and less used so has been taken down.
#7
Julan (Friday, 15 February 2019 15:55)

So what happened to the forum?!
#6
Teo Dalekis (Saturday, 09 February 2019 15:20)

Blinded by night spirit's light
#5
Theodoros Terzopoulos (Friday, 01 February 2019 19:16)

One of the biggest rock bands
#4
Bernard (Wednesday, 30 January 2019 14:44)

et la France !!
vous nous manquez
#3
Bertrand (Saturday, 26 January 2019 15:59)

Hello Manfred !

Please !!!!! Come to France !!!!
Do not forget us !

Thanks again for your great music !
Bye
Bertrand
#2
Phil Crawford (Saturday, 05 January 2019 23:12)

Please can you arrange a couple of dates in England soon? Frome was brilliant, as always!
#1
Martin Dowland (Tuesday, 11 December 2018 11:03)

I have recently rediscovered Joybringer, Blinded and Might Quinn as very happy times and as a result have discovered much more en route. Thankyou. You are an inspiration and comfort.