The Resume

(1962-1969)
Formed in England
Manfred Lubowitz (keyboardist)
Mike Hugg (percussionist)
Paul Jones (vocalist)
Mike Vickers (guitarist/sax/flutist)
Dave Richmond (bassist)
Mike D’Abo (vocalist)
Jack Bruce (guitarist)
Tom McGuiness (guitarist)
Recorded ‘Do Wah Diddy Diddy,’ ‘Sha La La,’ ‘Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo),’ ‘5-4-3-2-1,’ ‘Pretty Flamingo,’ ‘Just Like A Woman’ and ‘Got My Mojo Working’

Why they might be annoying:

They primarily recorded R&B music, but are best known for their pop/rock songs.
Lead vocalist Paul Jones left at the height of the band’s popularity (1966).
Manfred Mann is the name of the band, as well as the stage name of the keyboard player.
They are often confused with the keyboardist’s later group, Manfred Mann’s Earth Band.
Their three biggest stateside hits were cover versions of previously recorded songs.
After reforming, they adopted the name ‘The Manfreds’ to avoid legal conflicts with their former keyboardist.

Why they might not be annoying:

They combined elements of R&B, jazz, pop and psychedelic rock in their music.
They drew comparisons to other British Invasion acts such as The Beatles and Rolling Stones.
Their interpretations of various Bob Dylan songs were critically acclaimed.
Their song ‘Do Wah Diddy Diddy’ hit #1 on the US and UK pop charts.

Credit: D

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• British Invasion [The 60's]
• British Rockers
• Buddy! Dude! Man! Guy!
• Double M Initials
• D's Profiles [Series 02]
• I Covered a Bob Dylan Song
• I Performed on Don Kirshner's 'Rock Concert' (1973-81)
• Kid Rock References
• Look at Me, I'm a Man in Shades
• Look at Me, I'm in a Field or Meadow
• Look at Me, I've Been Caught Smoking
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard's US Singles Chart [1960's] (Ranked: 1964)
• People who Have Similar Names on Am I Annoying (Ranked: 433)
• Profiles 15751-16000 (Ranked: 15790)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 15 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 17 Votes: 5.88% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 13 Votes: 30.77% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 11 Votes: 9.09% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 24 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 24 Votes: 20.83% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 22 Votes: 36.36% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 31.25% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 34 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 52 Votes: 40.38% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 70 Votes: 37.14% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 128 Votes: 45.31% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 305 Votes: 43.61% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 540 Votes: 44.81% Annoying