History of Marcus Mumford in Timeline
Marcus Mumford is an American-born British musician widely recognized as the frontman for the folk band Mumford & Sons. He sings lead vocals and is multi-talented, playing instruments like the guitar, drums, and mandolin. Beyond his musical endeavors, he is known for his marriage to actress Carey Mulligan, with whom he is raising a family.
January 1987: Early Life and Family Background
Born in January 1987, Marcus Mumford's family moved back to the UK when he was six months old. He was raised in Wimbledon Chase, southwest London, and attended King's College School, where he met future bandmate Ben Lovett.
January 1987: Birth of Marcus Mumford
Marcus Mumford was born in January 1987 in Yorba Linda, California to British parents.
2007: Formation of Mumford & Sons
In 2007, after touring as a drummer for Laura Marling, Mumford co-founded the band Mumford & Sons with other musicians. They used their touring experiences and early songwriting endeavors as a foundation for the band.
April 2012: Marriage to Carey Mulligan
In April 2012, Mumford married actress Carey Mulligan in Somerset. The couple, who had known each other since childhood as pen pals, reconnected as adults and married a few weeks after working together on the Coen brothers' film "Inside Llewyn Davis." They have three children together.
December 2012: Featured on Forbes 30 Under 30 List
In December 2012, Mumford was recognized for his achievements with Mumford & Sons by being included in Forbes' 30 Under 30 list of influential figures in the music industry.
2013: Contribution to "Inside Llewyn Davis" Soundtrack
In 2013, Mumford collaborated on the soundtrack for the Coen brothers' film "Inside Llewyn Davis." He provided vocals for a cover of "Dink's Song" with Oscar Isaac and voiced the character Mike, the protagonist's musical partner.
September 2014: Collaboration on "Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes"
Mumford participated in the collaborative album "Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes," released in September 2014. The project, produced by T Bone Burnett, included musicians such as Elvis Costello, Rhiannon Giddens, and Taylor Goldsmith. Mumford co-wrote several tracks and sang lead vocals on "When I Get My Hands on You."
2014: Production Work and Songwriting Collaboration
In 2014, Mumford took on the role of producer for Christian Letts' album. He also contributed to the album's creative process by co-writing four of its tracks.
February 2015: Production of Christian Letts' Album
Mumford produced Christian Letts' (Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros) album "Hold Fast," released in February 2015. He also co-wrote four songs on the album: "Copper Bells," "La Mer," "Emeralds," and "Matches."
May 2015: Release of "Wilder Mind"
Mumford & Sons released their third studio album, "Wilder Mind," in May 2015.
January 2016: Production of King Charles' Album
Mumford produced King Charles's album "Gamble for a Rose," which was released in January 2016.
November 2018: Release of "Delta"
In November 2018, Mumford & Sons released their fourth studio album, "Delta," which featured collaborations with artists including Maggie Rogers, Yebba, and Gill Landry.
January 2021: Writing "Cannibal"
In January 2021, Mumford wrote the song "Cannibal" for his solo album. The song delves into his personal struggles. Steven Spielberg directed the music video.
July 2022: Announcement of Debut Solo Album
In July 2022, Mumford announced the upcoming release of his debut solo album, "Self-Titled," set for September 2022. The album, produced by Blake Mills, features collaborations with artists like Brandi Carlile, Phoebe Bridgers, Clairo, and Monica Martin.