Marcus Mumford
| Marcus Mumford | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Marcus Oliver Johnstone Mumford |
| Born |
31 January 1987 Anaheim, California, United States |
| Origin |
Wimbledon, London, England, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Folk rock, indie folk |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, drums, mandolin, accordion, ukulele, melodica, tambourine, triangle |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Island Records (UK), Universal Music Group (Canada & AUS) and Glassnote Records (US) |
Marcus Oliver Johnstone Mumford (born 31 January 1987) is an English musician, best known as the lead singer of the band Mumford & Sons. He also plays a number of instruments with the group, including guitar, drums and mandolin.
Early life and career
Marcus was born on 31 January 1987, in Anaheim, California, to English parents.[1] As a result, he has held both British and American citizenship from birth.
Mumford's family moved back to their native England when Marcus was six months old.[1] He grew up on Chatsworth Avenue in Wimbledon Chase, southwest London, and attended King's College School in Wimbledon.[2] There he met future fellow band member Ben Lovett.[3] He returned to London to focus on his music career after his first year of study at the University of Edinburgh. Marcus' voice type is the lyric baritone.
It was in Edinburgh that he penned most of Mumford & Sons' debut album, Sigh No More. He began his musical career playing drums for Laura Marling on tour, along with the other current members of Mumford & Sons. It was through touring with Marling and gaining experience playing important gigs, as well as experimenting with his early writing that they decided to set up the band in 2007.[4]
Mumford was included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list of music stars in December 2012 for his achievements with Mumford & Sons. Forbes commented of the list which also included acts such as Adele and Rihanna: "In sum they represent the entrepreneurial, creative and intellectual best of their generation. Individually, they are engaging, surprising and incredibly hardworking."[5][6]
Mumford sang a cover of Dink's Song with Oscar Isaac for the 2013 Coen brothers film Inside Llewyn Davis. Although Mumford is not seen in the film, Mumford is said to be the protagonist's musical partner, Mike, who has committed suicide before the starting point of the film.
Personal life
Marcus' parents, John and Eleanor (née Weir-Breen),[7] are national leaders of the Vineyard Church in the UK and Ireland.[8]
In April 2012 Marcus married English actress Carey Mulligan in Somerset, England.[9] They were childhood pen pals who lost touch and reconnected as adults. They married a few weeks after wrapping production on the Coen brothers film Inside Llewyn Davis, which they were both involved in.[10][11]
Mumford is a supporter of his local football team AFC Wimbledon.[12]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Jared Sagal interviews Mumford and Sons EXCLUSIVE!!!". YouTube. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- ↑ "The Tatler List". Tatler.
- ↑ Rick Pearson (11 September 2009). "The bookshop band Mumford & Sons – Music – Arts – Evening Standard". Thisislondon.co.uk. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- ↑ Walker, Tim (Friday, 6 February 2009) Folk music in the city The Independent
- ↑ 30 Under 30:Music Forbes. Retrieved (1 April 2013).
- ↑ MARCUS MUMFORD, ADELE, ONE DIRECTION INCLUDED IN NEW FORBES LIST Gigwise (19 December 2012). Retrieved (1 April 2013).
- ↑ "No 18 February 2002". Jstepney.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk. 18 February 2002. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
- ↑ Fisher, Alice (30 May 2010). "Mumford & Sons: sound of the summer". The Guardian (London).
- ↑ Lavinthal, Andrea (21 April 2012). "Exclusive: Carey Mulligan Marries Marcus Mumford!". Us Weekly (Wenner Media LLC). Retrieved 21 April 2012.
- ↑ Marcus, Stephanie. "Marcus Mumford Gets Engaged to Carey Mulligan". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
- ↑ Perpetua, Matthew. "Carey Mulligan Marries Marcus Mumford: Actress Weds Musician In England". Huffington Post. Retrieved 21 April 2012.
- ↑ "Mumford & Sons play gig to raise money for AFC Wimbledon". The BBC. Retrieved 16 December October 2012.
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