Person · Male
Chris Thompson
vocalist with Manfred Mann’s Earth Band
- From
- Ashford, United Kingdom
- Since
- 1947–present
- Rating
- ★ 5
- Releases
- 43
- rock
- progressive rock
About
Christopher Hamlet Thompson (born 9 March 1947) is an English singer, songwriter and guitarist known both for his work with Manfred Mann's Earth Band, specifically for his lead vocal on the classic hit "Blinded by the Light" and for his solo accomplishments. In his early career, he used the self-chosen middle name 'Hamlet' to distinguish himself from a folk singer of the same name, who also came from New Zealand, the place where Thompson was brought up.
Member of
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Manfred Mann’s Earth Band background vocals, guitar, lead vocals
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Hale & Pace and the Stonkers additional, background vocals
Discography
Albums
Singles
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Oceans Of Light (Endlich Weihnachtszeit)
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Blood On His Hands Apple Music
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Zu leben (To Live)
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Blinded by the Light
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Seeds of Life
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Beat of Love
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Tower of Love
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The Beat of Love
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Sea of Emotion
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Lullaby for Grownups (Good Night)
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The Challenge (Face It)
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Tank Malling
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Take Me to Heaven
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Going Underground
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Do Anything You Wanna Do
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Love and Loneliness
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Push & Shove
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Bye Bye Love
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If You Remember Me / Theme From "The Champ"
Live
Compilations
Links
Listen
Official
Social
Concerts
Parent
Also known as
CHRIS THOMPSON/MADS ERIKSEN BAND · Christopher Hamlet Thompson · Christopher Thompson
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- e5fcfcb6-45d2-438a-90f6-9fa9f7784697
- ISNI
- 0000000089597982
- IPI
- 00075306972
- IPI
- 00160111039
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 11 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.