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"One version is about a car, the other is about a feminine hygiene product. Guess which the kids liked to shout more?" The story of the failed Springsteen song that topped the American charts after being banned in the Bible Belt

How Manfred Mann took a song, added the Chopsticks chords, got the song banned and scored a No.1

Louder

‘It shook the plaster off the ceiling’: Self Esteem and David Hare on reviving rock romp Teeth ’n’ Smiles

It lit up the 1970s with its nihilistic tale of a hippie band imploding in a trail of drugs, booze and violence. What can it tell us about the music business today? Writer David Hare and wild-child rocker Self Esteem plug in

The Guardian - UK

Decision deferred on housing proposals opposed by celebrities including Jude Law

Others who object to the development in Blackheath station car park include Dominic Cooper, Jools Holland, Manfred Mann and Sarah Hadland.

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"The band's interpretations of other writers' songs are so creative they're essentially new songs with the old lyrics and title": Manfred Mann’s Earth Band mix it up on Nightingales & Bombers

For a band frequently pigeonholed as a singles act, Nightingales & Bombers proved Manfred Mann’s Earth Band could deliver depth and daring in equal measure

Louder

“I got together with Jeff a few years ago. The famous white Strat was sitting on the couch so I said, ‘Jeff, pick it up and play it!’” Rockabilly rover Mick Rogers on playing with Frank Zappa, touring with Kiss, and rootsy jams with Jeff Beck

The veteran rocker recalls how Frank Zappa helped him get his first Les Paul – and also got him kicked out of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band – and discusses his recordings with Jeff Beck, which Rogers says were the last the late virtuoso ever made

Guitar World

“Why is writing your own material such an obsession for so many people? They should be grateful we don’t write songs. They’d be terrible”: Manfred Mann has no time for his own back catalogue

Bandleader insists he’s not prog and he’s never made a classic album - but he knows what he’s good at, and he still loves doing it

Louder

78-year-old man turns to producing synth-pop to cure depression: "I hope what I'm doing inspires other people in their '70s"

Brian Hug found a new lease on life after entering the recording studio and says "it's never too late" for others to do the same

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Legendary pop pioneers announce Tyneside date on 60th anniversary UK tour

The Manfreds - formerly known as Manfred Mann - have announced a comprehensive UK tour, including a date at The Sage Gateshead, later this year

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Motormouth: Device to improve mpg?

Q: I've seen online a so-called EcoChip, which is supposed to reduce fuel consumption by up to 55%. Is this legit? Does it work? It plugs into the car's onboard diagnostic system. Will using it void my OEM or my extended warranty? Thanks, your thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

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