Man (also known as The Manband) are a Welsh rock band. The group was formed in November 1968 by Micky Jones (guitar and vocals), Deke Leonard (guitar and vocals), Clive John (guitar, keyboards and vocals), Ray Williams (bass guitar) and Jeff Jones (drums), in Merthyr Tydfil, out of previous local band The Bystanders. They were active through to 1976 with an ever‑changing personnel, the last line‑up consisting of Jones and Leonard with John McKenzie (bass), Terry Williams (drums) and Phil Ryan (keyboards). Among others, Martin Ace (guitar and bass) had a significant spell with the group. They released nine studio albums, including the UK‑charting albums Back into the Future (No. 23), Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics (No. 24) and the live album Maximum Darkness (No. 25). Their musical style is rock encompassing elements of psychedelia and progressive rock, and they are noted for their extended live improvisations. The group reformed in 1983, with Jones, Leonard and Ace being joined by new drummer John Weathers. The band remains active, with Ace being the only ever‑present member after further personnel changes. They have released a further eight studio albums. Man evolved out of The Bystanders, a successful close‑harmony pop group from Merthyr Tydfil who played numerous club residencies in Wales, often performing at several venues a night. The Bystanders issued eight singles, including: “98.6” (No. 45 in the UK Singles Chart, February 1967), which was featured in the 2009 film The Boat That Rocked (although Keith’s version was the bigger hit, reaching No. 24 in the UK).
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Live at the Marquee 1983 Trailer – Spunk Rock
Bananas
Many Are Called, But Few Get Up (Live 1975)
Day and Night
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Something Is Happening
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Hard Way to Die
Revelation 1969 Full Album
Back Into The Future 1973 Full Album
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