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Martin Doherty
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| Birth name | Martin Clifford Doherty |
| Born | 24 December 1982 |
| Origin | Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
Martin Clifford Doherty, born on December 24, 1982, is a talented musician, singer, and record producer from Scotland. He is a key member of the pop band Chvrches, which is based in Glasgow. With Chvrches, he has helped create four studio albums. Before Chvrches, Martin played with other bands like The Twilight Sad and Aereogramme.
Martin plays several instruments, including keyboards, a sampler, and guitar. He also sings both lead and backing vocals. He helps write songs and produce music for Chvrches.
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Martin Doherty's Musical Journey
Early Bands and Meeting Iain Cook
Before Chvrches was formed, Martin Doherty was a touring musician for the band The Twilight Sad. He was also the lead singer of a rock band called Julia Thirteen. This band started in 1999 and ended in 2006.
In 2004, Martin met Iain Cook while they were both studying at the University of Strathclyde. They became good friends. In 2006, Iain Cook helped record Julia Thirteen's first album, called With Tired Hearts EP. The next year, in 2007, Martin joined Iain Cook's band, Aereogramme.
Singing with Chvrches
On Chvrches' first album, The Bones of What You Believe, Martin sings lead vocals on two songs: "Under the Tide" and "You Caught the Light". He also plays bass guitar on "You Caught the Light." For a short time, he also sang lead on the song "We Sink" during early performances. However, the main singer, Lauren Mayberry, later took over that role.
On Chvrches' second album, Every Open Eye, Martin sings lead vocals on "High Enough to Carry You Over" and "Follow You." "Follow You" is a special bonus track found on deluxe versions of the album. "High Enough to Carry You Over" was first performed live on March 13, 2016, in Chicago, Illinois.
Martin Doherty currently lives in LA with his partner.
Family Life
Martin Doherty's father is a Catholic deacon. He also works as a teacher, teaching religious education.
Martin Doherty's Music Albums
With Chvrches
- The Bones of What You Believe (2013)
- Every Open Eye (2015)
- Love Is Dead (2018)
- Screen Violence (2021)
With The Twilight Sad
- Forget the Night Ahead (2009)
With Aereogramme
- My Heart Has a Wish That You Would Not Go (2007)
With Julia Thirteen
- With Tired Hearts EP (2006)
See also
In Spanish: Martin Doherty para niños
