Marcus Mumford Contemporary English musician, leader of the band 'Mumford' Date of Birth: 31.01.1987 Country: Great Britain

Biography of Marcus Mumford

Marcus Oliver Johnston Mumford was born in 1987 in Yorba Linda, California. His parents, both British, moved to England when Marcus was just six months old. He grew up in Wimbledon and attended King's College School. It was at this school that he met Ben Lovett, with whom he later formed the band Mumford & Sons.

After completing a year at the University of Edinburgh, Marcus returned to London to pursue a career as a musician. He collaborated with other artists, including Laura Marling, before forming his own band in 2007. Mumford & Sons released their debut album, 'Sigh No More', in 2009, which reached the top of the UK Albums Chart and the Billboard 200. The album received numerous awards, including ARIA Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and BRIT Awards.

Their second album, 'Babel', was released in 2012 and also topped the charts in the UK and the US. The three-year gap between their first and second albums was due to their extensive touring schedule. Marcus Mumford mentioned in an interview after the release of 'Babel' that they would try to record their third album sooner.

Mumford & Sons have gained immense popularity, especially in the UK. Their concerts sell out quickly, and their music videos on YouTube, such as 'Little Lion Man', have garnered millions of views. Some of their other well-known songs include 'I Will Wait', 'Winter Winds', 'Whispers In The Dark', and 'The Cave'. The band remains at the height of their fame.

In terms of Marcus Mumford's personal life, he was previously in a relationship with Laura Marling and later married the renowned actress Carey Mulligan in April 2012. The couple had known each other since childhood and had been dating since 2011.