Mike d'Abo

English singer, songwriter, and musician

Mike d'Abo - English singer, songwriter, and musician
Born

March 1st, 1944
81 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United Kingdom

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Born in 1944, a singer and songwriter gained prominence in the 1960s as the lead vocalist of the pop band Manfred Mann. The band achieved substantial success with hits such as 'Doo Wah Diddy Diddy' and 'Pretty Flamingo'. After leaving the group, pursued a solo career and contributed to various musical projects. Collaborated with numerous artists and wrote songs for other musicians, maintaining a presence in the music scene over the decades.

Sang lead for Manfred Mann

Wrote songs for various artists

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