Mándu

Chris Moraitis , who performed as Mándu, was an Australian rock music vocalist. He released his debut solo album, To the Shores of His Heaven, in 1974. He joined Lobby Loyde's Southern Electric group and was recorded on two of their albums, Obsecration (May 1976) and Live with Dubs (live album, 1980). According to Australian musicologist, Ian McFarlane, Mándu had "a distinctive and emotional voice" and his solo album, "stands as a worthwhile period piece, a work graced with elegant songs, soaring arrangements and fine musicianship." However, in 1980 he "disappeared from view, re-emerging briefly during the mid-1980s with a band called Mándu Bándu."

Biography

Mándu (Chris Moraitis) moved to Melbourne from Queensland in the early 1970s. He issued a concept album, To the Shores of His Heaven, in 1974 using studio musicians: Steve Cooney on mandolin and guitar, Phil Manning on guitar, Barry Sullivan on bass guitar, Peter Sullivan on keyboards and Gary Young on drums. It was recorded at Melbourne's Armstrong Studios and produced by Ern Rose for Image Records/Astor Records. The album was retitled, We Ran Across the Sky, and reissued in 1980.

Mándu joined Australian rock guitarist Lobby Loyde's group Southern Electric, and sang on their album, Obsecration (May 1976).

Released: 1974 Format: LP Label: Image (ILP743)

Singles Year Title Album 1974 "We Ran Across the Sky" To The Shores of His Heaven 1975 "Gimme Shelter"