Mance is a male name of American origin with an unknown or unconfirmed meaning. It has been associated with various individuals, including Mance Lipscomb, a renowned U.S. blues singer, and Mance Warner, a prominent U.S. pro-wrestler. In fiction, the name is linked to Mance Rayder, a character from G.R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire and Game of Thrones. Additionally, Mance is the name of a village in Meurthe-et-Moselle, France, and Manče in Vipava, Slovenia. The name also has a connection to the French red wine grape variety, Mances, also known as Fer. While the meaning of Mance remains uncertain, it is a name with a rich cultural and geographical significance.
Beau De Glen "Mance" Lipscomb (April 9, 1895 – January 30, 1976) was an influential American blues singer, guitarist, and songster. Born near Navasota, Texas, Lipscomb's music was deeply rooted in his upbringing, with his father being born into slavery and his mother being of African American and Native American descent. Despite leaving school early to work as a tenant farmer, Lipscomb's passion for music led him to excel as a self-taught guitarist and performer, gaining recognition for his expressive voice and unique "dead-thumb" finger-picking technique.Lipscomb's musical journey gained momentum when he was discovered and recorded by Mack McCormick and Chris Strachwitz in 1960, sparking a revival of interest in country blues. He went on to record numerous albums, showcasing his diverse repertoire that ranged from traditional blues songs to pop numbers and folk tunes. Notably, Lipscomb's talent and storytelling abilities made him a revered figure in the American folk music revival of the 1960s, captivating audiences with his performances at folk festivals and clubs across the United States.His remarkable life and contributions to music were further immortalized in the documentary "A Well Spent Life" directed by Les Blank, offering an intimate portrayal of Lipscomb's journey and influence. Following his passing in 1976, Lipscomb's legacy continues to be celebrated through the annual Navasota Blues Festival and a bronze sculpture unveiled in
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