Album: The Roaring Silence by Manfred Mann's Earth Band (1976)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Record Label: Bronze
Format: Album

Description: The Roaring Silence is an album released in 1976 by Manfred Mann's Earth Band. Like other Earth Band albums, this includes material by other composers. "Blinded by the Light", which reached number one in Billboard's Hot 100, is a cover version of a track by Bruce Springsteen; "Questions" is based on the main theme of Franz Schubert's Impromptu in G flat Major; "Starbird" takes its theme from Igor Stravinsky's ballet The Firebird. This album also marked the arrival of vocalist/guitarist Chris Hamlet Thompson.

Artist Background: Following on from his 60's band "Manfred Mann"(1962-1969), and then "Manfred Mann Chapter Three" ( a British experimental jazz rock band of Mann's formed in 1969 that released two albums), Manfred Mann's Earth Band are an English rock band formed by South African musician Manfred Mann in 1971.Making music in the ''progressive rock'' vein, the band's hits include covers of Bruce Springsteen's "For You", "Blinded by the Light" and "Spirit in the Night". After forming in 1971 and despite a short... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Barclay James Harvest, Uriah Heep, Pavlov's Dog, Saga

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, 1970s, Album, Bronze

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The Roaring Silence is an album released in 1976 by Manfred Mann's Earth Band. Like other Earth Band albums, this includes material by other composers. "Blinded by the Light", which reached number one in Billboard's Hot 100, is a cover version of a track by Bruce Springsteen; "Questions" is based on the main theme of Franz Schubert's Impromptu in G flat Major; "Starbird" takes its theme from Igor Stravinsky's ballet The Firebird. This album also marked the arrival of vocalist/guitarist Chris Hamlet Thompson.

The Roaring Silence

Manfred Mann's Earth Band

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