Manfred Mann's Earth Band

Manfred Mann's Earth Band was formed in 1971 by Manfred Mann, a South African-born musician who had become one of the UK's most prominent hitmakers in the 1960s. The band draws on progressive rock, jazz, and a British rock tradition, and is celebrated for creative interpretations of songs by artists including Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan — most notably their iconic cover of 'Blinded by the Light'. They have released albums across five decades and in recent years have incorporated soul-rock...