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Mumford & Sons Biography

Profession Soundtrack, Actor, Music department

Fast Facts

  • Their 2010 and 2012 albums were certified platinum by the RIAA
  • Has supported the food charity Felix Project
  • Received the O2 Silver Clef Royal Albert Hall Best Group Award in 2017
  • Formed in 2007 by Marcus Mumford, Winston Marshall, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane in London, England
  • Quote: "(from Ben Lovett) "Once you're out there, in front of people, I don’t think there's any choice other than to just give it your all․ The day we struggle to enjoy what we do and just get the gig over with, we'll quit․""
  • Recognized for their bluegrass and folk instrument usage
  • Did not own their own instruments until recording the album "Sigh No More․"
  • Wrote their song "Reminder" by playing a game the group invented where the bandmembers must write 10 songs withing a set period of time

Awards

  • 2012Satellite Award-Best Original Song: nominated
  • 2013Annie-Music in an Animated Feature Production: nominated
  • 2013Critics Choice Award-Best Song: nominated
  • 2013Grammy-Best Song Written for Visual Media: nominated
  • 2013Grammy-Best Long Form Music Video: winner
  • 2013HFCS Award-Best Original Song: nominated
  • 2014Grammy-Best Music Film: nominated