Mike d'Abo: Biography, Facts and Career
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Michael David d'Abo (born 1 March 1944) is an English singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of Manfred Mann from 1966 to the group's dissolution in 1969, and as the composer of the songs "Handbags and Gladrags" and "Build Me Up Buttercup", the latter of which was a hit for the Foundations. With Manfred Mann, d'Abo achieved six top twenty hits on the UK Singles Chart, including "Semi-Detached, Suburban Mr. James", "Ha! Ha! Said the Clown" and the chart topper "Mighty Quinn". He is the father of actress Olivia d'Abo.
Quick facts about Mike d'Abo
- Full name: Mike d'Abo
- Born: 1944-03-01
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q716250
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Who is Mike d'Abo?
Michael David d'Abo (born 1 March 1944) is an English singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of Manfred Mann from 1966 to the group's dissolution in 1969, and as the composer of the songs "Handbags and Gladrags" and "Build Me Up Buttercup", the latter of which was a hit for the Foundations.
What nationality is Mike d'Abo?
Mike d'Abo is United Kingdom.
When was Mike d'Abo born?
Mike d'Abo was born on 1944-03-01.
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