Marcus Mumford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marcus Mumford
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Mumford at Newport Folk Festival in 2018
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Marcus Oliver Johnstone Mumford
31 January 1987 Yorba Linda, California, U.S.
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| Origin | Wimbledon, London |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
Marcus Oliver Johnstone Mumford (born 31 January 1987) is a talented singer, songwriter, and musician. He is best known as the lead singer of the popular folk band Mumford & Sons. He also plays many instruments with the group, including guitar, drums, and mandolin.
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Early Life and Music Journey
Marcus Mumford was born on January 31, 1987, in Yorba Linda, California. His parents, John and Eleanor Mumford, were from England. Because of his parents, Marcus has citizenship in both the United Kingdom and the United States.
When Marcus was six months old, his family moved back to the UK. He grew up in Wimbledon Chase, southwest London. He went to King's College School in Wimbledon, London, where he met Ben Lovett, who would later become a bandmate. After his first year at the University of Edinburgh, Marcus returned to London to focus on music. He then helped create Mumford & Sons' first album, Sigh No More.
Starting the Band
Marcus began his music career playing drums for singer Laura Marling on tour. The other future members of Mumford & Sons also toured with her. This experience helped them learn about playing live shows and writing songs. In 2007, they decided to form their own band, Mumford & Sons.
In December 2012, Forbes magazine included Marcus Mumford in their "30 Under 30" list of music stars. This list celebrates young people who are doing amazing things. Forbes said that the people on the list, like Marcus, were "entrepreneurial, creative and intellectual best of their generation."
Movie and Collaboration Work
Marcus Mumford sang a song called "Dink's Song" with Oscar Isaac for the 2013 movie Inside Llewyn Davis. Even though he is not seen in the film, Marcus provided the voice for a character's musical partner.
In 2014, Marcus was part of an album called Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes. This was a special project with other musicians like Elvis Costello and Rhiannon Giddens. Marcus helped write several songs on this album. He was the lead singer on the song "When I Get My Hands on You."
Mumford & Sons Albums
Mumford & Sons released their third album, Wilder Mind, on May 4, 2015. Their fourth album, Delta, came out on November 16, 2018. This album featured other artists like Maggie Rogers.
Solo Music Project
On July 12, 2022, Marcus Mumford announced his first solo album. It is called Self-Titled and was released in September 2022. The album features other artists such as Brandi Carlile and Phoebe Bridgers. One of the songs on the album is "Cannibal". The famous director Steven Spielberg directed the music video for this song.
Music Production Work
Besides singing and writing songs, Marcus Mumford has also worked as a record producer. This means he helps other artists create their music albums.
In 2014, he produced an album called Hold Fast for Christian Letts. Marcus also helped write four songs on that album. In 2016, he produced the album Gamble for a Rose for the musician King Charles.
Personal Life
In April 2012, Marcus Mumford married actress Carey Mulligan in Somerset, England. They had known each other since they were children, writing letters as pen pals. They reconnected as adults and got married a few weeks after working together on the film Inside Llewyn Davis. Marcus and Carey now have three children.
Marcus is also a big fan of the football team AFC Wimbledon.
Discography
Studio Albums
- Self-Titled (2022)
Singles
- "You'll Never Walk Alone" (2020)
- "Cannibal" (2022)
- "Grace" (2022)
- "Better Off High" (2022)
- "Lay Your Head on Me" (with Major Lazer) (2020)
See also
In Spanish: Marcus Mumford para niños
