Manfred Mann in Kassel

Manfred Mann was an English beat and rhythm-and-blues band formed in London in 1962 by keyboardist Manfred Mann and drummer Mike Hugg. Fronted first by Paul Jones and later by Mike d’Abo, the group became known for “5-4-3-2-1,” “Do Wah Diddy Diddy,” “Pretty Flamingo” and its version of Bob Dylan’s “Mighty Quinn.” The group played the 1964 NME Poll-Winners’ Concert at Wembley Empire Pool, performing “5-4-3-2-1” during Paul Jones’s tenure as singer. Mike d’Abo took over in 1966 and remained the vocalist for subsequent tours until the band split in 1969.