Mumford & Sons are an English folk rock band. The band consists of Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett,
Winston Marshall, and Ted Dwane.
-Wikipedia
Members:
Marcus Mumford -
lead vocals, guitar, drums, mandolin
Ben Lovett -
vocals, keyboards, accordion, drums, electric guitar
Winston Marshall -
vocals, banjo, dobro, electric guitar
Ted Dwane -
vocals, double bass, bass guitar, drums, guitar
Name Origin:
The band name originates from the fact that Marcus Mumford was the most visible member,
organising the band and their performances.
Lovett indicated that the name was meant to invoke the sense of an "antiquated family business name".
From: London, England
Genre(s):
Folk rock,
bluegrass
Associated Acts:
Old Crow Medicine Show
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
Laura Marling
The Wedding Band
Awards:
2010
ARIA Music Awards - Mumford & Sons - Most Popular International Artist
Q Awards - Mumford & Sons - Best New Act
2011
Billboard Music Awards - Sigh No More - Top Rock Album
Billboard Music Awards - Top Alternative Album
Billboard Music Awards - Top Alternative Artist
Brit Awards - Sigh No More - British Album of the Year
2013
Brit Awards Mumford & Sons - Best British Group
Echo Awards - Mumford & Sons - International Rock/Pop Group
Grammy Awards - Babel - Album of the Year
Grammy Awards - Big Easy Express - Best Long Form Music Video
Juno Awards - Babel - International Album of the Year