Manni Schmidt

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

Manni Schmidt
Background information
Birth nameManfred Schmidt
Born27 November 1964
Andernach, West Germany
GenresHeavy metal, power metal, speed metal
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsGuitar
Bass guitar
LabelsNapalm Records
Associated actsGrave Digger
Rage
Capital Joke

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]

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
  • Welcome To Heartland [Demo] (1993)

With Grave Digger

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