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1) Man are a rock band from South Wales with a cult following. Originally the second incarnation of Welsh rock harmony group The Bystanders, they are a band with 'more history than the Greeks', who are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year.
Man's history is full of weird, colourful stories. Some stories include getting arrested in Belgium on both of their visits, brawling with an Icelandic audience, meeting the likes of Tommy Cooper and Bill Graham, their many line-ups, and so on. Man also have connections with bands like the Neutrons, Gentle Giant, Badfinger, Status Quo and Iceberg (Deke's band while he went solo).
The Bystanders had been a pop harmony group in the 1960s, signed to Pye Records and living in London, who had released a few singles to no great success. But with the departure of singer Vic Oakley and the arrival of guitarist Deke Leonard in 1968, the band - Leonard, Micky Jones, Ray Williams, Clive John and Jeff Jones - decided to change their style altogether, moving from pop to West Coast psychedelia, inspired by American bands such as Quicksilver Messenger Service and Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention.
From 1968 up to 1976 they rocked the UK, America and Germany with their gritty progressive rock. They have been hits with many radio DJs, producers, promoters, and John Lennon was (supposedly) a fan of Deke's album, Iceberg. Some of their most popular songs from this era include Spunk Rock, Bananas, Many Are Called But Few Get Up, C'Mon, Daughter of the Fireplace, and Romain.
1974 was probably Man's biggest year commercially. Rhinos, Winos & Lunatics was tipped to be the album which brought them international fame. Certainly, it was the best reproduction so far of their improvisational live format in the studio. They were subsequently joined by Quicksilver Messenger Service guitarist John Cippolina (or "Chippo" as they called him) for a live album, "Maximum Darkness" which featured two old Quicksilver gems, the Buffy Sainte-Marie song "Codeine" and "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You". Of course, they never did become famous, and in 1976, they broke up, swearing never to be "like one of those bands who reformed in a futile attempt to recapture past glories and maybe earn a buck or two along the way".
They reformed in 1983. The band this time was to stay constant until 1996(ish): Micky Jones and Deke Leonard on guitars, Martin Ace on bass, and John Weathers on drums. During this time, they produced more hits, such as "Feather on the Scales of Justice", "Mad On Her", "Wings of Mercury", "Call Down The Moon", and "Heaven and Hell".
Weathers was fired in 1996 and was replaced by returning former drummer Terry Williams, probably the most successful of the band, having served elsewhere in bands such as Dire Straits although this is not held against him (not much, anyway). Terry left the band in 1997 and was replaced by continuing incumbent Bob Richards. Bob's first gig was a welcome back to Deke who had suffered a mild stroke which required some time off the road for recovery.
Former keyboardist Phil Ryan returned in 1998 taking the band back to the classic 5-piece line-up. Phil played a major role in producing 2000's Endangered Species (which ranks amongst the strongest of the band's lengthy discography) but had to withdraw from the band for personal reasons. He was replaced by Gareth Thorrington who continued with the band until 2006 when he joined the list of sackees.
After surviving into the next millennium, Man produced another album, Undrugged which an attempts at an unplugged type album which started off when Terry Williams was in the band and was finalised by some fresh recordings. It's particularly noticeable for some covers, most notably on Brian Wilson's Sail On Sailor and the Ray Charles classic Georgia On My Mind - the lead vocals on both being handled by Micky.
It was during this time that Micky developed a brain tumour and had to take time off for numerous surgeries. Man continued though, and Micky's son George entered the band temporarily. When Micky recovered, he rejoined just as Deke decided to call it a day, so George became a permanent member of the group.
As before, just when you though a period of stability might ensure circumstance, damned circumstance conspired to intervene once again. In 2005, Micky's health deteriorated due to the re-occurrence of a brain tumour and was replaced by Martin Ace's son Josh. To this day, Micky remains in hospital and the chances of him ever being able to perform again are slim. This is a tragedy for an undervalued and underrated master of the guitar.
Meanwhile, Deke plays sporadic gigs with a reformed Iceberg band, which initially comprised of Deke, former Man member Will Youatt, Clive Roberts, and Bob Richards (Bob was still with Man, though). Sadly, Clive Roberts was diagnosed with lung cancer after their first gig, and died soon after. He was replaced by Brian Breeze, who featured in the original seventies Iceberg lineup (Brian has since been replaced by Ray "Taff" Williams - not to be confused with Ray Williams, the original Man bass player, who died in 1993). Deke is also adding to his literary record by working on a third book. His first two books documented the history of the Manband and also Deke's adventures prior to this. They have been the subject of award-winning radio broadcasts, and the rights have been secured with a view to transferring them to the big screen. Unlike Muhammed Ali, though, Deke is unlikely to be able to play his younger self in the resulting movie!
The latest album "Diamonds And Coal" was released in 2006, after which Gareth Thorrington left, and the band continued as a 4-piece. A 40th anniversary tour in 2008, saw the return of Phil Ryan on keyboards.
For 40 years, Man have delighted fans, angered police and rocked the world with their music. The incorporation of the younger generations of Jones' and Aces' might mean they are able to continue for the next forty.
2) MAN ™ is a free two-headed man, each head listening to the other, working as one with the music.
A duo consisting of multi-instrumentalists François Rasim Biyikli (piano, rhodes, melodica, guitars, noises) and Charles-Eric Charrier (acoustic bass, guitar, toys), MAN ™ produces a rare and elegant form of electro acoustic music that touches base with unchartered territories where anything is possible and that baffles all definition : it is unusual and smart, luxurious and special.
MAN ™ shapes climatic variations, invites jazz, repetitive music, pop music.
For the band, it is enough to deem its music to be stamped with freedom.
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DISCOGRAPHY
EP ^ (Entropic/GCB), 1999
LP ARTHUR (Autotomie/DSA), 2000
Compilation Test One (Nova Records/Wagram), 2001
LP MAIN GAUCHE (Man Music/DSA/Chronowax), 2002
Compilation Acuarela Songs 2 (Acuarela/Wagram), 2002
EP MAN & MOOSE HILL (333discs), 2004
LP HELPING HAND (Man Music/Sub Rosa), 2005
3) Once, the song Teh Gruwelijke Hardcore was played by MAN, which was formed from members of The Fat Men.
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DISCOGRAPHY
See The Fat Men.
4)
Man was an Italo Disco Artist with two Singles.
Drifting
Man Lyrics
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I got myself a mansion, then I gave it away
It's not the world that's heavy, it's just the things that you save
And I'm drifting, drifting away
Drifting, drifting, drifting along
I rid myself of worries, and my worries were gone
I only run when I want to and I sleep like a dog
I'm drifting, drifting along
They get so excited, nothing gets in their way
My road it may be lonely just because it's not paved
It's good for drifting, drifting away
All the suit coats say, "there is money to be made"
They get so excited, nothing get's in their way
My road it may be lonely just because it's not paved
It's good for drifting, drifting away
Drifting, drifting, drifting, uh huh
I feel like going back there, but never for long
I sometimes wonder if they know that I'm gone
I'm drifting, drifting along
Drifting, drifting along, drifting, drifting along.
"Drifting" by Man is a reflective song that expresses the desire to let go of material possessions and live a simple, carefree life. The lyrics suggest that owning things only adds weight to one's life and that true happiness lies in the freedom to do what one wants without being burdened by materialistic concerns. The opening lines "Drifting, drifting, drifting away/ I got myself a mansion, then I gave it away" indicate that the singer has reached a point where they've realized that owning expensive things doesn't bring them any more happiness. They've gotten rid of their mansion and likely other possessions, choosing instead to "drift away" and live a simple life.
The song also touches on the idea that money and success are not everything and that sometimes the pursuit of them can lead to a lonely path. The lyrics "The suit coats say, "there is money to be made"/ They get so excited, nothing gets in their way/ My road it may be lonely just because it's not paved" suggest that while society may prioritize wealth and success, the singer's chosen path may be less popular and may not have the same guarantees of financial success. Despite this, they find value in drifting along and marching to their own beat.
Line by Line Meaning
Drifting, drifting, drifting away
I'm slowly moving away from my past and my old possessions.
I got myself a mansion, then I gave it away
I accumulated a lot of wealth, but realized it wasn't important and decided to give it away.
It's not the world that's heavy, it's just the things that you save
The weight of material possessions can weigh one down more than the weight of the world.
And I'm drifting, drifting away
I'm continuing to move away from materialism and old ways of living.
Drifting, drifting, drifting along
I'm moving forward in my new way of life without any real plan or direction.
I rid myself of worries, and my worries were gone
Once I let go of my attachment to material possessions, my worries disappeared as well.
I only run when I want to and I sleep like a dog
I have the freedom to do what I want, when I want, and I sleep soundly because of it.
The suit coats say, "there is money to be made"
People obsessed with material gain believe that everything in life comes down to making money.
They get so excited, nothing gets in their way
Their obsession with money is so strong that they won't let anything stop them from getting it.
My road it may be lonely just because it's not paved
My own path in life may be lonely because it's not always easy or popular to reject materialism.
It's good for drifting, drifting away
However, I've realized that this way of life is good for me and my continued growth.
Drifting, drifting, drifting, uh huh
Continuing to move forward without specific direction or purpose.
I feel like going back there, but never for long
Sometimes I feel the pull of the materialistic world, but I never stay there for long.
I sometimes wonder if they know that I'm gone
I wonder if the people still attached to materialism even notice that I'm no longer a part of that world.
I'm drifting, drifting along
Ultimately, I'm content to keep moving forward without a clear path, free from the weight of material possessions and the obsession with money.
Drifting, drifting along, drifting, drifting along.
Continuing to move forward in my new way of life, with no set destination in sight.
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@FasBeam
Wow, this video has gone viral, here is the full video for those who think I cut this video short just before crashing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L05Gk2I1Ylw
@Mo-rc6ph
😂😂ppl thought that/said that
@logantau7130
You hit him ay lol
@coffin7904
Who tf thought you were gonna crash lmfao
@pointofpersonalprivilege
Your marketing trash. Don't lie to everyone, the vid in the link is bad and there is no accident
@Gcock
What particular driving course were you attending? Was it specific to driving on ice or something similar?
@mdhafid2218
The fact that the instructor was chill with it
@inferno350z
What the hell is the course? Driving expensive cars in antartica?
@XVII_tokyo
@@inferno350zit’s an audi 😂
@MrMazanius
@itryeverythingathome it is expensive