Manifesto (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Founder | Michael Hampton |
| Defunct | 1993 |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. , United States |
Key people | Michael Hampton, Bert Queiroz, Ivor Hanson |
| Products | Music albums, singles, EPs |
Manifesto was a rock ensemble originating from Washington, D.C., United States, comprising Michael Hampton on vocals, guitar, and drum programming, Bert Queiroz on bass, and Ivor Hanson handling drums. The group came together in 1988 following the conclusion of Hampton's earlier bands Embrace and One Last Wish. That same year, they debuted with the 7-inch single "Burn," which was issued by Skip Groff's Y&T Records. Their sole full-length album, titled Manifesto, was released in 1992 via the UK-based independent label Fire Records. Shortly after its American release in 1993, the band dissolved.
Departing from the hardcore punk sound characteristic of Hampton's former projects, Manifesto embraced a more melodic style inspired by 1980s guitar-driven and jangle pop influences. To achieve this sonic direction, they enlisted producer John A. Rivers, recognized for his work with British guitar pop groups such as Close Lobsters and the Pastels, for their debut album.
Band members
- Michael Hampton – vocals, guitar, drum programming
- Bert Queiroz – bass guitar
- Ivor Hanson – drums
Studio albums
- Manifesto (1992)
EPs
- History (1990)
- Pattern 26 (1993)
Singles
- "Burn / Longtime" (1988)
- "Walking Backwards" (1991)
- "Gravity" (1992)
- "Pattern 26" (1992)
- "Sugar" (1992)