Marcus Mumford
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| 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 a British 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.
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Early life and career [edit]
Marcus was born on January 31, 1987, in Anaheim, California, to British 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, south-west London, and attended King's College School in Wimbledon. Here he met future fellow band member Ben Lovett.[2] He returned to London to focus on his music career after his first year of study at the University of Edinburgh. 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.[3]
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."[4][5]
Personal life [edit]
Marcus' parents, John and Eleanor (née Weir-Breen),[6] are national leaders of the Vineyard Church in the UK and Ireland.[7]
On April 21, 2012, Marcus married British actress Carey Mulligan in Somerset, England.[8] They were childhood pen pals who lost touch and reconnected as adults.[9][10]
Mumford is a supporter of his local football team AFC Wimbledon.[11]
References [edit]
- ^ a b "Jared Sagal interviews Mumford and Sons EXCLUSIVE!!!". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-10-01.
- ^ Rick Pearson (2009-09-11). "The bookshop band Mumford & Sons - Music - Arts - Evening Standard". Thisislondon.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-10-01.
- ^ Walker, Tim (Friday, 6 February 2009) Folk music in the city The Independent[dead link]
- ^ 30 Under 30:Music Forbes. Retrieved (01-04-2013).
- ^ MARCUS MUMFORD, ADELE, ONE DIRECTION INCLUDED IN NEW FORBES LIST Gigwise (19-12-2012). Retrieved (01-04-2013).
- ^ "No 18 February 2002". Jstepney.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk. 2002-02-18. Retrieved 2012-10-01.
- ^ 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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- 1987 births
- American emigrants to the United Kingdom
- English folk guitarists
- English folk singers
- English male singers
- English bluegrass singers
- Mumford & Sons members
- Lead guitarists
- Living people
- People educated at King's College School, Wimbledon
- People from Anaheim, California
- People from Wimbledon, London
