Darrell Mansfield

Darrell Mansfield
Origin	California, U.S.
Genres	Gospel, contemporary Christian music, blues, blues rock, rock, country rock, soul/R&B
Occupation(s)	Vocalist, harmonica player, songwriter, recording artist, performer
Instruments	Vocals, harmonica
Years active	1974–present
Labels	Maranatha!, A&S, Polydor, Ocean, Grrr, Spark, GMI Partners, Son
Website	darrellmansfield.com

Darrell Mansfield is an American vocalist, harmonica player, songwriter, recording artist, and performer of various genres including gospel, contemporary Christian music, blues, blues rock, rock, country rock, and soul/R&B. He is considered a pioneer of the Jesus Music movement of the 1970s and has influenced countless contemporary Christian music and mainstream artists alike.^[1]

Biography

In 1974, Mansfield formed the Christian country rock band, Jubal, along with Don Gerber, Paul Angers, Steve Kara, and Henry Cutrona.^[2] After a name change from Jubal to Gentle Faith, the group released their self-titled album, Gentle Faith, in 1976.^[2]

In 1977, Mansfield formed the Darrell Mansfield Band.^[2] He has since recorded over 30 albums and toured throughout the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia.

Mansfield has contributed vocals and harmonica to recordings by artists including Adam Again, Eddie Van Halen, Jon Bon Jovi, Loverboy, and Raphael Saadiq. He has also played alongside Billy Idol, Billy Sheehan, Earl Slick, Jimmy Hall, Joe Turner, Richie Sambora, Rick Derringer, Ted Nugent, and The Blind Boys of Alabama.

Mansfield was inducted into the Hohner Harmonica Hall of Fame in 1980 and is the "Ambassador to California" for the Blues Hall of Fame.^[3]

Mansfield is a vocal advocate for those facing mental health issues.^[2] Having struggled with depression throughout his life as a result of a chemical imbalance, Mansfield attempted suicide on numerous occasions, first in 1971, and later spent two years at Atascadero State Hospital in central California.^[2] He now incorporates the discussion of mental health in his music ministry.

Discography

1976: Gentle Faith (with Gentle Faith)
1979: Higher Power
1980: Get Ready
1983: Darrell Mansfield Live
1983: The Vision
1985: Revelation
1988: Darrell Mansfield Band Live at Calvary Chapel
1990: Trimmed and Burnin' ‒ with Glenn Kaiser
1991: Blues with a Feelin' ‒ with Eric Turner
1991: Live at Flevo
1992: Get Ready (re-release)
1992: Give Him Your Blues
1993: Slow Burn ‒ with Glenn Kaiser
1993: Shack of Peasants
1994: The Blues Night ‒ with Glenn Kaiser
1994: Collection
1995: Mansfield and Company
1995: Tribute to Reverend Dan Smith: The Lord's House
1995: Into the Night ‒ with Larry Howard, Glenn Kaiser
1997: Delta Blues
1997: Crossroads
1998: Last Chance Boogie
1999: Live in Europe
2000: Live on Tour
2000: Soul'd Out
2004: The Best of Darrell Mansfield Vol. 1
2007: Shades
2008: Born to be Wild
2009: Life's Highway
2009: The Best of Darrell Mansfield Vol. 2
2009: People Get Ready (live)
2014: I Am Not Alone

Guest appearances

1975: Karen Lafferty ‒ Bird in a Golden Sky (Maranatha! Music)

Compilation albums

1979: Hosanna USA Live (live) (Maranatha! Music)
1992: Larry Howard's Cornerstone Blues Jam (Live) (Forefront Records) Tracks 4 & 5

Videography

1998: First Love: A Historic Gathering Of Jesus Music Pioneers (live)
2009: People Get Ready (live)

References

↑ "A biographical summary of Darrell Mansfield". darrellmansfield.com. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "A biography of Darrell Mansfield". prayforsurf.net. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
↑ "Local Blues Artists of California". Blues Hall of Fame. February 12, 2009. Retrieved March 9, 2011.

Van Pelt, Doug (January–February 2000). "Indie Album Reviews: DARRELL MANSFIELD BAND" (– ^{Scholar search}). HM Magazine (81). ISSN 1066-6923. Archived from the original on October 20, 2000. Retrieved April 24, 2007.
Van Pelt, Doug (January–February 2000). "Indie Album Reviews: DARRELL MANSFIELD BLUES BAND" (– ^{Scholar search}). HM Magazine (81). ISSN 1066-6923. Archived from the original on October 20, 2000. Retrieved April 24, 2007.