Mumford & Sons
Mumford & Sons are an English folk rock band from London.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Indie folk, folk rock, bluegrass |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Gentlemen of the Road Island (UK) Universal Music (Canada) Universal Music Australia (AUS) Glassnote (US) |
| Associated acts | Old Crow Medicine Show Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes Laura Marling The Wedding Band King Charles Johnny Flynn Dawes |
| Website | Official website |
| Members | Marcus Mumford Winston Marshall Ben Lovett Ted Dwane |
The band was formed in 2007 by band members Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett, Winston Marshall and Ted Dwane. Lead vocalist Marcus Mumford organised the band and their performances and was one of the most visible members of the band because of this the band decided to use the name Mumford & Sons.
They released their debut studio album Sigh No More on 2 October 2009. They later released their second studio album Babel on 21 September 2012. Babel won a Grammy Award for Album of the Year at the 2013 Grammy Awards.[1] They were also a part of the documentary Big Easy Express which won a Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video.[1]
Band members
- Current
- Marcus Mumford - lead vocals, guitar, drums, mandolin (2007–present)
- Ben Lovett - vocals, keyboards, accordion, drums, electric guitar (2007–present)
- Winston Marshall - vocals, banjo, dobro, electric guitar (2007–present)
- Ted Dwane - vocals, double bass, bass guitar, drums, guitar (2007–present)
Discography
Albums
- Sigh No More (2009)
- Babel (2012)
Mumford & Sons Media
Mumford & Sons performing at Dot to Dot Festival in Bristol on 23 May 2009
Marcus Mumford and Winston Marshall on stage in Brighton, 4 October 2010
The band members play multiple instruments in live performances. Here Marcus Mumford sits at a drum kit.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Nominees And Winners". National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 2013-01-01.
