Marcus Mumford
Singer-songwriter and frontman of Mumford & Sons
Born
January 31st, 1987
38 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in 1987, this American-English singer-songwriter co-founded the band Mumford & Sons, which gained prominence in the folk rock genre. The band released their debut album, 'Sigh No More,' in 2009, which featured the chart-topping single 'Little Lion Man.' Their follow-up albums, 'Babel' and 'Wilder Mind,' further solidified their place in the music industry. In addition to his work with the band, collaborations with various artists and contributions to soundtracks highlight a successful solo career.
Co-founded the band Mumford & Sons
Released the album 'Sigh No More'
Achieved Grammy Awards for Best New Artist
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