2009-08-13

Artist: Manfred Mann's Earth Band

1970s and on - Manfred Mann’s Earth Band Manfred Mann went on to write advertising jingles after the first group’s demise, but also continued to work in the group format. Initially he formed Manfred Mann Chapter Three, an experimental group who evolved into Manfred Mann’s Earth Band. The Earth Band was, from a pop perspective, almost deliberately contrary, but combined the stylistic approach of progressive rock with Mann’s keen ear for melody. Mann’s interest in English 20th century classical music saw him re-create Gustav Holst’s Planets Suite, garnering an unlikely UK hit with a version of the "Jupiter" movement that had lyrics added and entitled "Joybringer".