1970s

Man

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Wales' favorite sons, Man rose to fame as a live act in the early 70s. As with any band on the United Artists label, the Manband are top shelf rock band.

Founded: 1968

Location: Swansea, Wales

Website: The Man Homepage

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South African-born Manfred Mann had a series of pop hits in the UK during the 60s. After a brief spell in the jazz-oriented Chapter Three (with Mike Hugg), Mann formed his progressive rock outfit, the Earth Band.

Founded: 1971

Location: London, England

Website: Manfred Mann's Earth Band Home Page

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Manzanera, Phil

Born Philip Targett-Adams, Phil Manzanera is best know for his role in Roxy Music.

Founded: 1951

Location: London, England

Website: Manzanera.com - The website of Phil Manzanera

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Matching Mole

Wyatt's post-Soft Machine band

Founded: 1971

Location: London, England

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Maxophone

Milan-based band had their eponymous album also released in the USA, with English lyrics.

Founded: 1973

Location: Milan, Italy

Website: Maxophone

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Mayall, John & The Bluesbreakers

Led by John Mayall, the Bluesbreakers were a virtual who's-who of the British blues and jazz scene. The band that recorded 1968's Bare Wires eventually morphed into Colosseum.

Founded: 1933

Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire, England

Website: John Mayall - Welcome to the Official John Mayall Website!

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McDonald and Giles

Founding members of King Crimson

Founded: 1970

Location: London, England

Website: Michael Giles (Myspace)

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Mezquita

Spanish progressive rock band from the end of the 70's.

Founded: 1973

Location: Córdoba, Spain

Website: Mezquita Myspace

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Michael Moorcock's Deep Fix

Namesake sci-fi author and Hawkwind collaborator joined with Simon King and ex-High Tide members for a one-off album.

Founded: 1975

Location: London, England

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Missus Beastly

Missus Beastly had two distinct eras during their existence; the first early one produced their debut, an album of atypical psychedelic rock for its time, and the second a much more promising fusion sound similar to Embryo.

Founded: 1968

Location: Herford, Germany

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