Manni Schmidt

Manni Schmidt
Background information
Birth name Manfred Schmidt
Born 27 November 1964
Andernach, Germany
Genres Heavy metal, power metal, speed metal
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Guitar
Bass guitar
Labels Napalm Records
Associated acts Grave Digger
Rage
Capital Joke

Manfred "Manni" Schmidt (born 27 November 1964 in Andernach, Germany) is a heavy metal guitarist and songwriter, best known for having been a member of Grave Digger and Rage.

History

Schmidt begun his career starting his own band Factor 6. However, the heavy metal band Rage had noticed Schmidt and his skills with the guitar, so in 1987 he was asked to become a member of that band. He joined and become a member of the trio and released many albums with them. In 1994 he quit the band. His first son was born in 1997, the 2nd in 2003.

In 2000 another door was opened for him, when guitarist Uwe Lulis left German heavy metal band, Grave Digger, their bassist Jens Becker suggested Schmidt as a replacement, remained with them until October 2009.[1]

Apart from these two bigger and more famous bands, he has also played with bands like Jack of Hearts and Vötka.

In the late springtime 2010, Manni Schmidt formed his own band Capital Joke and is still writing and working on songs for the debut album.

Discography

With Rage

With Jack of Hearts

With Grave Digger

References and sources

  1. ↑ "Former Grave Digger Guitarist Discusses His Departure". Blabbermouth. November 5, 2009. Retrieved 19 March 2010.

External links

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