Manni Schmidt

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

Manni Schmidt
Background information
Birth nameManfred Schmidt
Born (1964-11-27) 27 November 1964
Andernach, West Germany
GenresHeavy metal, power metal, speed metal
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Guitar
LabelsNapalm Records

History

Born in Andernach, West Germany, 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 second 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]

In early 2010, Schmidt formed his own band, Capital Joke.

Discography

With Rage

With Jack of Hearts
  • Welcome to Heartland (demo) (1993)

With Grave Digger

References
  1. "Former Grave Digger Guitarist Discusses His Departure". Blabbermouth. 5 November 2009. Archived from the original on 10 November 2009. Retrieved 19 March 2010.
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