History of Marcus Mumford in Timeline
Marcus Mumford is a British-American musician, singer, songwriter, and producer, best known as the frontman of the folk band Mumford & Sons. He contributes vocals and plays multiple instruments, including guitar, drums, and mandolin. He is married to actress Carey Mulligan, and they have three children together.
January 1987: Marcus Mumford Born
In January 1987, Marcus Oliver Johnstone Mumford was born. He is known as a singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer, and best known as the lead singer of the folk band Mumford & Sons.
January 1987: Born in California
On January 31, 1987, Marcus Mumford was born in Yorba Linda, California, to English parents. He has held both UK and US citizenship since birth.
2007: Formed Mumford & Sons
In 2007, Marcus Mumford, along with other musicians, formed the band Mumford & Sons after gaining experience touring with Laura Marling and experimenting with his early writing.
April 2012: Married Carey Mulligan
In April 2012, Marcus Mumford married Carey Mulligan in Somerset. They were childhood pen pals who reconnected as adults.
December 2012: Forbes 30 Under 30
In December 2012, Marcus Mumford was included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list of music stars for his achievements with Mumford & Sons.
2013: Covered "Dink's Song"
In 2013, Marcus Mumford sang a cover of "Dink's Song" with Oscar Isaac for the Coen brothers film Inside Llewyn Davis. He voiced the musical partner, Mike.
September 2014: Featured on "When I Get My Hands on You"
On September 23, 2014, the video for "When I Get My Hands on You" was released, featuring Marcus Mumford on lead vocals from the album Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes.
2014: Produced "Hold Fast"
In 2014, Marcus Mumford produced Hold Fast by Christian Letts, which was released in February 2015. He also co-wrote four tracks on the record.
February 2015: Release of Hold Fast
In February 2015, Hold Fast by Christian Letts, which was produced and co-written by Marcus Mumford, was released.
May 2015: Released "Wilder Mind"
On May 4, 2015, Mumford & Sons' third album, Wilder Mind, was released.
January 2016: Produced "Gamble for a Rose"
In January 2016, Marcus Mumford produced the album Gamble for a Rose by King Charles.
November 2018: Released "Delta"
On November 16, 2018, Mumford & Sons' fourth album, Delta, was released, featuring appearances from Maggie Rogers, Yebba and Gill Landry.
January 2021: Wrote "Cannibal"
In January 2021, Marcus Mumford wrote "Cannibal", a song about his personal struggles, which was later included in his debut solo album.
July 2022: Announced Debut Solo Album
On July 12, 2022, Marcus Mumford announced his debut solo album Self-Titled would be released in September of that year, produced by Blake Mills.
