What’s Paul Jones of the Manfreds learnt from 60 years onstage? 

The Manfreds start their 60th Anniversary Tour in September with Paul, Mike D’Abo and Tom McGuinness in the line-up. He talks to us here about the first and best shows he’s seen and …
… being told “there’s a soul/R&B singer in Birmingham and if he ever comes to London you’re finished”.
… how Brian Jones “opened up a secret door”.
... “stealing from Tennyson” for the lyrics of 5-4-3-2-1.
… being with Mick Jagger and Long John Baldry watching Alexis Korner calling up guest “shouters” and all thinking “pick me!”
… what T-Bone Walker taught him.
… seeing Lonnie Donegan at the Kings Theatre, Southampton, and the absurdity of doing ‘It Takes A Worried Man’ in your skiffle band when you’re only 15.
… Bob Dylan at Earl’s Court.
… the earth-shifting impact of the Modern Jazz Quartet.
… and the early adventures of ‘Blues Boy’ Jones.
Tickets for the Manfreds’ 60 Anniversary tour here …
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