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Chris Thompson – The Voice of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band on Blinded By The Light, War of the Worlds & His Final Live Album
Chris Thompson, the powerhouse voice behind Blinded By The Light, Davey’s on the Road Again, and co-writer of You’re The Voice, joins VRP Rocks for an in-depth conversation about his incredible career. From fronting Manfred Mann’s Earth Band to working with legends like Jeff Wayne, Alan Parsons and Gary Moore, Chris shares fascinating stories from decades in the music industry.
He opens up about his time with Manfred Mann, including the chaotic making of Blinded By The Light and why it almost never got released. He also reflects on recording War of the Worlds, his struggles with the American music industry, and his work with some of rock’s biggest names.
Now, after 60 years in music, Chris has released The Final Round, his last-ever live album, capturing the energy and passion of his legendary performances. He talks about why he’s stepping away from touring, the emotions of his final show and what’s next for him—including a new studio album, book and even a musical!
A must-listen for classic rock fans, this episode is packed with stories, nostalgia and never-before-heard insights from one of rock’s most distinctive voices!
🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast app!
#VRPRocks #ChrisThompson #ManfredMannsEarthBand #BlindedByTheLight #RockLegends #ClassicRock #MusicPodcast
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Chris Thompson – The Voice of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band on Blinded By The Light, War of the Worlds & His Final Live Album
Chris Thompson, the powerhouse voice behind Blinded By The Light, Davey’s on the Road Again, and co-writer of You’re The Voice, joins VRP Rocks for an in-depth conversation about his incredible career. From fronting Manfred Mann’s Earth Band to working with legends like Jeff Wayne, Alan Parsons and Gary Moore, Chris shares fascinating stories from decades in the music industry.
He opens up about his time with Manfred Mann, including the chaotic making of Blinded By The Light and why it almost never got released. He also reflects on recording War of the Worlds, his struggles with the American music industry, and his work with some of rock’s biggest names.
Now, after 60 years in music, Chris has released The Final Round, his last-ever live album, capturing the energy and passion of his legendary performances. He talks about why he’s stepping away from touring, the emotions of his final show and what’s next for him—including a new studio album, book and even a musical!
A must-listen for classic rock fans, this episode is packed with stories, nostalgia and never-before-heard insights from one of rock’s most distinctive voices!
🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast app!
#VRPRocks #ChrisThompson #ManfredMannsEarthBand #BlindedByTheLight #RockLegends #ClassicRock #MusicPodcast
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