The Jesus and Mary Chain
- Origin:
East Kilbride, Scotland, United Kingdom - Genre: Alternative Rock, Post-Punk
- Years active: 1983-1999, 2007-present
- Website: thejesusandmarychain.uk.com
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Biography
The Jesus and Mary Chain are a Scottish alternative rock band formed in East Kilbride in 1983. The band revolves around the songwriting partnership of brothers Jim and William Reid. After signing to independent label Creation Records, they released their first single "Upside Down" in 1984. Their debut album Psychocandy was released to critical acclaim in 1985 on major label WEA. The band went on to release five more studio albums before disbanding in 1999. They reunited in 2007.
Members:
- Duncan Cameron - guitar (1983-1984)
- Jim Reid - vocals, guitar (1983-1999, 2007-present)
- William Reid - guitar, vocals (1983-1999, 2007-present)
- Murray Dalglish - drums (1984)
- Bobby Gillespie - drums (1984-1986, 2017)
- Douglas Hart - bass (1984-1991)
- John Moore - drums (1985-1986)
- James Pinker - drums (1986)
- Martin Hewes - drums (1986)
- John Moore - guitar (1986-1987, 2012)
- Dave Evans - rhythm guitar (1987-1989)
- Richard Thomas - drums (1988-1990)
- Ben Lurie - rhythm guitar, bass (1989-1998)
- Steve Monti - drums (1990-1995)
- Barry Blackler - drums (1992)
- Matthew Parkin - bass (1992)
- Nick Sanderson - drums (1993-1998)
- Lincoln Fong - bass (1994-1995)
- Geoff Donkin - drums (1998)
- Phil King - bass, guitar (1998, 2007-2015)
- Laurence Colbert - drums (2007-2008)
- Mark Crozer - guitar (2007-2008, 2012)
- Brian Young - drums (2012-present)
- Mark Crozer - bass (2013-present)
- Scott Von Ryper - guitar (2015-present)
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