Review
"'Mannerisms' was worth waiting for. Three years of solid investigation has produced a book unlike anything that's ever been published about this band. And our world needs people like Greg Russo to produce books like 'Mannerisms.' Greg Russo could not have chosen a better moment to publish this book." - --
Smilin' Ears Magazine, Holland"Fans of '60s musician Mann will be in bliss. This is an exhaustive account of the man's life, music, fellow band members, and musical releases from the early 1960's to the present." - --
Reference and research book news"Finally, an author has undertaken to write about the work of Manfred Mann to describe the various phases of his bands. Absolutely meaningful, and published for the first time, are the activities of Manfred Mann's fellow musicians. The book is highly recommended, especially since it is not likely a subsequent, more detailed work about this group will be available in the future!" - --
Good Times Magazine, Germany"Greg knows more about all the phases of Manfred Mann than all the Manfreds put together! I can vouch for the band that the book is extremely accurate and very painstaking. Greg Russo has really done his homework!" - --
Mike d'Abo, '60s Manfred Mann vocalist"If you're a seeker of knowledge in the Manfred Mann department, then this is the Bible. At over 275 pages, you can almost smell the midnight oil which Greg must have burned to pull all this together. 'Mannerisms' fills in a great gap in the history of British pop music, and Greg Russo has done credit to a great musical institution." - --
Ready, The Blues Band Newsletter, England"It's a book full of immense detail. . . many thanks to Greg Russo for all his hard work." - --
Manfred Mann"It's strange to read things about yourself in 'Mannerisms' that you've forgotten! It's a great book and a great surprise." - --
Mick Rogers, Manfred Mann's Earth Band member"The most thorough account of Mann's musical output you've ever likely to read." - --
Mojo Magazine, England"This large 275 page book is the most thorough account of Mann's history and is superbly illustrated with numerous photographs, sheet music and a variety of worldwide record sleeves. Hard core fans must have this book, however, those with a reasonable interest in Manfred's career will be satisfied. 'Mannerisms' is well written and contains excellent discographies, including those of past band members. In a nutshell, if this is your bag, it belongs somewhere in your collection." - --
Mick Maloney, It Magazine, Australia
From the Back Cover
If you fondly recall the memorable hits "Do Wah Diddy Diddy," "Sha La La," "Pretty Flamingo," "The Mighty Quinn," "Blinded By The Light" or "Runner," you have experienced the artistry of Manfred Mann. Over the past three decades, Manfred has been one of the music industry's most respected song interpreters.
Greg Russo, music writer and long-time Manfred Mann fan and collector, guides "Manfredians" through every musical aspect of Manfred's career: R&B, pop, jazz, progressive rock and everything in-between.
"Mannerisms: The Five Phases Of Manfred Mann" is a thoroughly entertaining look at one of rock's most enduring and enigmatic figures.
