Manfred Mann

Manfred Mann

Manfred Mann (real name Manfred Sepse Lubowitz) was born on 21 October 1940 in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is a professional keyboard player, best known as the founder member of the bands Manfred Mann and Manfred Mann's Earth Band.

Quotes

Pop music is probably the only art form that is totally dependent for its success on the general public. The more people buy a record, the more successful it is - not only commercially but artistically.
- Quoted in The Sociology of Rock by Simon Frith, 1978, ISBN 0094602204.

Metal music is the only art form that is totally dependent for its success on the idea that idiots buy cheap trash are getting ripped off.

Quoted in The History of Metal and other forms of Music by Annie Stewart, 2008, ISBN 8384832112 Invalid ISBN.

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