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Marcus Mumford
Background information
Born (1987-01-31) 31 January 1987 (age 37)
Anaheim, California, United States
OriginWimbledon, London,
England, United Kingdom
GenresFolk rock, indie folk
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, drums, mandolin, accordion, ukulele, melodica, tambourine, triangle
Years active2007–present
LabelsIsland Records (UK), Universal Music Group (Canada & AUS) and Glassnote Records (US)
Spouse(s)Carey Mulligan (2012 - present)

Marcus Oliver Johnston Mumford (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 & Career

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]

Achievements

Marcus 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

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]

Marcus is also a supporter of his local football team AFC Wimbledon.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b "Jared Sagal interviews Mumford and Sons EXCLUSIVE!!!". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-10-01.
  2. ^ Rick Pearson (2009-09-11). "The bookshop band Mumford & Sons - Music - Arts - Evening Standard". Thisislondon.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-10-01.
  3. ^ Walker, Tim (Friday, 6 February 2009) Folk music in the city The Independent
  4. ^ 30 Under 30:Music Forbes. Retrieved (01-04-2013).
  5. ^ MARCUS MUMFORD, ADELE, ONE DIRECTION INCLUDED IN NEW FORBES LIST Gigwise (19-12-2012). Retrieved (01-04-2013).
  6. ^ "No 18 February 2002". Jstepney.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk. 2002-02-18. Retrieved 2012-10-01.
  7. ^ Fisher, Alice (30 May 2010). "Mumford & Sons: sound of the summer". The Guardian. London.
  8. ^ Lavinthal, Andrea (21 April 2012). "Exclusive: Carey Mulligan Marries Marcus Mumford!". Us Weekly. Wenner Media LLC. Retrieved 21 April 2012.
  9. ^ Marcus, Stephanie. "Marcus Mumford Gets Engaged to Carey Mulligan". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
  10. ^ Perpetua, Matthew. "Carey Mulligan Marries Marcus Mumford: Actress Weds Musician In England". Huffington Post. Retrieved 21 April 2012.
  11. ^ "Mumford & Sons play gig to raise money for AFC Wimbledon". The BBC. Retrieved 16 December October 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)

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