Chris Thompson, also known as Chris Hamlet Thompson (born
Christopher Hamlet Thompson; born 9 March 1948) is an English singer and
guitarist known both for his work with
Manfred Mann's Earth Band and for his solo accomplishments.
Chris Thompson has been on the cutting edge of rock for decades. The
lead vocalist on Manfred Mann's Earth Band's chart-topping 1976 hit
version of Bruce Springsteen's "Blinded by the Light," Thompson has
continued to make his presence felt. His distinctive vocals can be heard
on albums by Elton John, the Doobie Brothers, Ozzy Osbourne, Tina
Turner, Ray Charles, John Farnham, and Jefferson Starship, who covered
his tune "Blaze of Love" in 1989, as well as eight albums with Manfred
Mann's Earth Band.