The Mindbenders facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Mindbenders
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Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders in 1965. L-R: Bob Lang, Ric Rothwell, Eric Stewart and Wayne Fontana
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Manchester, England |
| Genres | Beat, pop |
| Years active | 1963–1968 |
| Labels | Fontana Records |
| Associated acts | Wayne Fontana, Hotlegs, 10cc, Racing Cars, Herman's Hermits |
| Past members | Wayne Fontana Bob Lang Ric Rothwell Eric Stewart Geoff Foot Paul Hancox Graham Gouldman |
The Mindbenders were a cool English music group from Manchester. They played a type of music called "beat music." They started in 1963 and became famous in the 1960s.
They were first known as the backing band for singer Wayne Fontana. Together, they had a number-one hit song called "The Game of Love" in 1965. After Wayne Fontana left, The Mindbenders continued on their own. They had another huge hit song in 1966 called "A Groovy Kind of Love."
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The British Invasion
The Mindbenders were part of a big music movement called the "British Invasion." This is when many British bands became very popular in the United States. It happened in the mid-1960s. Bands like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones were also part of this. The Mindbenders helped bring British pop music to fans all over the world.
Their Biggest Songs
"The Game of Love"
In 1965, The Mindbenders, with Wayne Fontana, released "The Game of Love." This song quickly became a number-one hit. It topped the music charts in the United States. This made them very well-known.
"A Groovy Kind of Love"
After Wayne Fontana left, The Mindbenders released "A Groovy Kind of Love" in 1966. This song was a huge success for them on their own. It reached number two on the US charts. It also did very well in the United Kingdom. Many people still remember this song today.
Band Members
The main members of The Mindbenders included:
- Wayne Fontana (singer, early years)
- Eric Stewart (guitarist)
- Bob Lang (bass guitar)
- Ric Rothwell (drums)
After Wayne Fontana left, Eric Stewart took over as the main singer. Later, Graham Gouldman, who wrote many famous songs for other bands, also joined The Mindbenders for a short time.
What Happened Next
The Mindbenders continued to make music until 1968. After the band broke up, some of the members went on to do other cool things in music. Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman later became part of another very successful band called 10cc.
Images for kids
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Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders in 1965. L-R: Bob Lang, Ric Rothwell, Eric Stewart and Wayne Fontana
