Marion (band)
Encyclopedia
Marion are an English
rock
band, originally formed in 1993, in Macclesfield
, Cheshire
. They became synonymous with the Britpop
music scene, appearing on the Britpop Now BBC television special. Influenced by local stars like Joy Division
, Buzzcocks
and The Smiths
, they were hailed as possible successors to The Smiths
but never achieved the success predicted for them, falling prey to the so-called "Curse of Morrissey" — Morrissey
's praise and support for young bands were said to be fatal. Unfortunately, Harding's well documented drug addiction got in the way of a very promising career and they split up in 1999.
In 2006 Jaime Harding and Phil Cunningham
recruited a new set of musicians and reformed the band and are currently working on new material having played their first live gig together as Marion in more than 7 years on 1 April 2006 in Bath. They followed this up with sold-out shows in Manchester and London in September 2006.
As of September 2011, Marion have reformed again - with Jaime and Phil joined by Tony Grantham and Julian Phillips from the original line-up.
, Joe Moss, who liked it enough to agree to manage the band. Nick left and Phil Cunningham was recruited to play guitar.
Gigging relentlessly gained the band a reputation as an excellent live band, and eventually a single, "Violent Men
", was released on Rough Trade Records
. By this time Julian Phillips had taken over bass duties. They went on to sign for London Records
in October 1994 and released a succession of singles, "Sleep
", "Toys For Boys" and "Let's All Go Together", while continuing to tour, and build a fan base via the NME
Brats Tour and support slots with Radiohead
and Morrissey
in 1995. They also gained notoriety around this time when "Sleep" was used in an advert for Citroën cars, and this led to an appearance on Channel 4
's The Word
programme, and an appearance on the cover of Melody Maker
in April.
, with producer Al Clay. They recorded the album through May and June before playing the Glastonbury Festival
late June (Nick's first gig with the band). It was released early 1996, and promoted with singles "Sleep
" (re-recorded and reissued) and "Time". The album went top 10, and touring continued, including trips to Europe, Japan and America.
with former guitarist of The Smiths
, Johnny Marr
. Around this time, cracks began to appear in the band, in part due to the excesses of the rock and roll lifestyle taking hold. Additionally, interference from London Records
caused further friction, as they asked for various songs to be re-written. A single, "Miyako Hideaway
", was released in early 1998, and the band played gigs and festivals in support, even once again travelling to Japan. However, the album wasn't released till September that year when it almost apologetically crept onto the shelves of shops with little or no promotion. Another single, "Sparkle", was released, but only in Japan.
The band headed to America to start afresh, and try to gain a new record deal. Around this time, Tony left the band (late 1998), with Johnny Regan replacing him. Despite radio airplay for the track "The Smile", and even some appearances of the video for "Miyako Hideaway
" on MTV
, London Records
and their prospective US label were unable to reach an agreement that would allow Marion to release and promote The Program in America. So, in May 1999, the band gave up and went their separate ways.
and Joe Moss, nothing has so far ultimately come of it. From the result of this sessions these tracks were recorded: Can't Help You, Loaded All This To Say, Anyway. Harding went on to take time away from the music business, heading off to Eastern Europe for a prolonged break.
Cunningham continued to play guitar, joining as a touring guitarist for Electronic
and working with bands Run Run Run and Label (Harding even joined Label on stage at one point to run through a couple of Marion tracks - "Sleep
" and "The Only Way"), and went on to join New Order
when Gillian Gilbert
left the band for personal reasons. Tony Grantham has also continued in the music business, initially in Chalk and most recently, RYNA
. Murad has left the music business, but Nick has continued, working as both a session bass player and graphic designer.
on drums, they duly played a show comprising both old and brand new songs. Initially, this was meant to be a one-off show under the name Marion, with a new name to be chosen at a later date, but it was ultimately decided to keep performing under the same name. Further sold out shows were played in Manchester and London in September and then again in December to even bigger crowds, with new songs debuted both times. Cunningham continued to divide his time between Marion and New Order
up until New Order's split and is now said to be working on 'various projects'.
On 24 August Carl from the band, via 'The Marion Archives' announced that the band were still together but had suffered some major setbacks. The open letter states that the response to the reformation was far greater than they expected but that since both Che had broken his neck, and Harding had been admitted to hospital with a blood condition that required open-heart surgery. He was described as being 'unwell' but that he was making a slow and steady recovery. The letter stated that the band hoped to be playing around Christmas 2007. On 18 October 2008, the band supported Puressence
at Manchester Academy 1, a reversal of the order when the two bands toured together in the mid-1990s.
On the 6 October 2008, it was announced that the October and November gigs had been cancelled, due to Harding contracting pneumonia
. The gigs were not re-scheduled.
Towards the end of September 2011, Harding and Cunningham have been joined by Grantham and Phillips from the original line up, with a come back gig scheduled for December 2011 in Manchester.
In November 2011 it was announced by Marion's new management company Townsend Records that the band's new (original) line-up would be making a live debut on Thursday, November 24th at a secret location in their hometown Macclesfield for 60 invited fans. These fans were asked to meet in the Snowgoose Bar on Sunderland Street, Macclesfield and then marched around the corner at 9pm onto George Street to the recently opened studio, Cabin 5150, where they were treated to a one hour performance which included both old and new material in the studio's live room. It had been 16 years since this line-up last performed together.
1995-1999
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-current
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band, originally formed in 1993, in Macclesfield
Macclesfield
Macclesfield is a market town within the unitary authority of Cheshire East, the county palatine of Chester, also known as the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. The population of the Macclesfield urban sub-area at the time of the 2001 census was 50,688...
, Cheshire
Cheshire
Cheshire is a ceremonial county in North West England. Cheshire's county town is the city of Chester, although its largest town is Warrington. Other major towns include Widnes, Congleton, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Macclesfield, Winsford, Northwich, and Wilmslow...
. They became synonymous with the Britpop
Britpop
Britpop is a subgenre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom. Britpop emerged from the British independent music scene of the early 1990s and was characterised by bands influenced by British guitar pop music of the 1960s and 1970s...
music scene, appearing on the Britpop Now BBC television special. Influenced by local stars like Joy Division
Joy Division
Joy Division were an English rock band formed in 1976 in Salford, Greater Manchester. Originally named Warsaw, the band primarily consisted of Ian Curtis , Bernard Sumner , Peter Hook and Stephen Morris .Joy Division rapidly evolved from their initial punk rock influences...
, Buzzcocks
Buzzcocks
Buzzcocks are an English punk rock band formed in Bolton in 1976, led by singer–songwriter–guitarist Pete Shelley.They are regarded as an important influence on the Manchester music scene, the independent record label movement, punk rock, power pop, pop punk and indie rock. They achieved commercial...
and The Smiths
The Smiths
The Smiths were an English alternative rock band, formed in Manchester in 1982. Based on the song writing partnership of Morrissey and Johnny Marr , the band also included Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce...
, they were hailed as possible successors to The Smiths
The Smiths
The Smiths were an English alternative rock band, formed in Manchester in 1982. Based on the song writing partnership of Morrissey and Johnny Marr , the band also included Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce...
but never achieved the success predicted for them, falling prey to the so-called "Curse of Morrissey" — Morrissey
Morrissey
Steven Patrick Morrissey , known as Morrissey, is an English singer and lyricist. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the alternative rock band The Smiths. The band was highly successful in the United Kingdom but broke up in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career,...
's praise and support for young bands were said to be fatal. Unfortunately, Harding's well documented drug addiction got in the way of a very promising career and they split up in 1999.
In 2006 Jaime Harding and Phil Cunningham
Phil Cunningham (rock musician)
Phil Cunningham is a British guitarist who is a member of the band Bad Lieutenant. He was previously a member of New Order, where he replaced Gillian Gilbert as a band member, but with a slightly different role, with less synthesizer and more guitar work.Cunningham was also a member of the...
recruited a new set of musicians and reformed the band and are currently working on new material having played their first live gig together as Marion in more than 7 years on 1 April 2006 in Bath. They followed this up with sold-out shows in Manchester and London in September 2006.
As of September 2011, Marion have reformed again - with Jaime and Phil joined by Tony Grantham and Julian Phillips from the original line-up.
Early days (1991-1995)
Harding and Cunningham played together in various bands (such as Cloud, Push The King and The Shags), starting in their school days. After leaving school, Harding was immediately forced into work by his mother, taking a job in a garage (hence his receiving credit for providing 'motor insurance' on early demos). With Tony 'Beard' Grantham on guitar, Nick on second guitar, Murad Mousa on drums, and Damian Lawrence on bass, and at the beginning 0f 1993 the band adopted the name Marion, in tribute to Harding's gran and set about recording a demo. A friend suggested Jamie should send the demo to former manager of The SmithsThe Smiths
The Smiths were an English alternative rock band, formed in Manchester in 1982. Based on the song writing partnership of Morrissey and Johnny Marr , the band also included Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce...
, Joe Moss, who liked it enough to agree to manage the band. Nick left and Phil Cunningham was recruited to play guitar.
Gigging relentlessly gained the band a reputation as an excellent live band, and eventually a single, "Violent Men
Violent Men
Violent Men was the debut single by Marion, released June 1994 on Rough Trade Records-Personnel:* Jaime Harding - vocals, harmonica* Tony Grantham - guitar* Phil Cunningham - guitar* Julian Phillips - bass* Murad Mousa - drums-Trivia:...
", was released on Rough Trade Records
Rough Trade Records
Rough Trade Records is an independent record label based in London. It was formed in 1978 by Geoff Travis who had opened a record store off Ladbroke Grove...
. By this time Julian Phillips had taken over bass duties. They went on to sign for London Records
London Records
London Records, referred to as London Recordings in logo, is a record label headquartered in the United Kingdom, originally marketing records in the United States, Canada and Latin America from 1947 to 1979, then becoming a semi-independent label....
in October 1994 and released a succession of singles, "Sleep
Sleep (Marion song)
"Sleep" was the 2nd single released by Marion in February 1995. It was re-recorded for their first album, This World and Body, and this version was also released as single in March 1996....
", "Toys For Boys" and "Let's All Go Together", while continuing to tour, and build a fan base via the NME
NME
The New Musical Express is a popular music publication in the United Kingdom, published weekly since March 1952. It started as a music newspaper, and gradually moved toward a magazine format during the 1980s, changing from newsprint in 1998. It was the first British paper to include a singles...
Brats Tour and support slots with Radiohead
Radiohead
Radiohead are an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke , Jonny Greenwood , Ed O'Brien , Colin Greenwood and Phil Selway .Radiohead released their debut single "Creep" in 1992...
and Morrissey
Morrissey
Steven Patrick Morrissey , known as Morrissey, is an English singer and lyricist. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the alternative rock band The Smiths. The band was highly successful in the United Kingdom but broke up in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career,...
in 1995. They also gained notoriety around this time when "Sleep" was used in an advert for Citroën cars, and this led to an appearance on Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
's The Word
The Word (TV series)
The Word was a 1990s Channel 4 television programme in the United Kingdom.-Format:Its presenters included Mancunian radio presenter Terry Christian, comedian Mark Lamarr, Dani Behr, Katie Puckrik, Jasmine Dotiwala, Alan Connor, Amanda de Cadenet and "Huffty"...
programme, and an appearance on the cover of Melody Maker
Melody Maker
Melody Maker, published in the United Kingdom, was, according to its publisher IPC Media, the world's oldest weekly music newspaper. It was founded in 1926 as a magazine targeted at musicians; in 2000 it was merged into "long-standing rival" New Musical Express.-1950s–1960s:Originally the Melody...
in April.
This World and Body-era (1995-1996)
In early 1995, Nick Gilbert replaced Phillips on bass and the band started recording their first album, This World and BodyThis World and Body
This World and Body is the debut album by Marion released on London Records. It reached #10 in the UK albums chart. The album contained the singles "Sleep", "Toys For Boys", "Let's All Go Together" and "Time"...
, with producer Al Clay. They recorded the album through May and June before playing the Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury Festival
The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, commonly abbreviated to Glastonbury or even Glasto, is a performing arts festival that takes place near Pilton, Somerset, England, best known for its contemporary music, but also for dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret and other arts.The...
late June (Nick's first gig with the band). It was released early 1996, and promoted with singles "Sleep
Sleep (Marion song)
"Sleep" was the 2nd single released by Marion in February 1995. It was re-recorded for their first album, This World and Body, and this version was also released as single in March 1996....
" (re-recorded and reissued) and "Time". The album went top 10, and touring continued, including trips to Europe, Japan and America.
The Program-era (1997-1999)
The band largely disappeared from sight in 1997 to record their second album The ProgramThe Program (album)
The Program is the second album by Marion, released on London Records, and produced by former guitarist of The Smiths, Johnny Marr. The album did not chart in the UK.- Track listing :All songs by Harding/Grantham/Cunningham except where noted...
with former guitarist of The Smiths
The Smiths
The Smiths were an English alternative rock band, formed in Manchester in 1982. Based on the song writing partnership of Morrissey and Johnny Marr , the band also included Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce...
, Johnny Marr
Johnny Marr
Johnny Marr is an English musician and songwriter. Marr rose to fame in the 1980s as the guitarist in The Smiths, with whom he formed a prolific songwriting partnership with Morrissey. Marr has been a member of Electronic, The The, and Modest Mouse...
. Around this time, cracks began to appear in the band, in part due to the excesses of the rock and roll lifestyle taking hold. Additionally, interference from London Records
London Records
London Records, referred to as London Recordings in logo, is a record label headquartered in the United Kingdom, originally marketing records in the United States, Canada and Latin America from 1947 to 1979, then becoming a semi-independent label....
caused further friction, as they asked for various songs to be re-written. A single, "Miyako Hideaway
Miyako Hideaway
"Miyako Hideaway" is the first single released by Marion from their second album The Program, reaching number 45 in the UK Singles Chart.-Tracklisting:All tracks by Harding/Grantham/Cunningham, except where indicated...
", was released in early 1998, and the band played gigs and festivals in support, even once again travelling to Japan. However, the album wasn't released till September that year when it almost apologetically crept onto the shelves of shops with little or no promotion. Another single, "Sparkle", was released, but only in Japan.
The band headed to America to start afresh, and try to gain a new record deal. Around this time, Tony left the band (late 1998), with Johnny Regan replacing him. Despite radio airplay for the track "The Smile", and even some appearances of the video for "Miyako Hideaway
Miyako Hideaway
"Miyako Hideaway" is the first single released by Marion from their second album The Program, reaching number 45 in the UK Singles Chart.-Tracklisting:All tracks by Harding/Grantham/Cunningham, except where indicated...
" on MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
, London Records
London Records
London Records, referred to as London Recordings in logo, is a record label headquartered in the United Kingdom, originally marketing records in the United States, Canada and Latin America from 1947 to 1979, then becoming a semi-independent label....
and their prospective US label were unable to reach an agreement that would allow Marion to release and promote The Program in America. So, in May 1999, the band gave up and went their separate ways.
The Wilderness years (1999-2005)
Harding went on to work with friend Wayne Ward, writing and demoing tracks, with a view to releasing an E.P. (tentatively titled Sisters) under the name Marion. While numerous tracks were produced from this collaboration, running from 1999-2005 in various sessions, involving both Johnny MarrJohnny Marr
Johnny Marr is an English musician and songwriter. Marr rose to fame in the 1980s as the guitarist in The Smiths, with whom he formed a prolific songwriting partnership with Morrissey. Marr has been a member of Electronic, The The, and Modest Mouse...
and Joe Moss, nothing has so far ultimately come of it. From the result of this sessions these tracks were recorded: Can't Help You, Loaded All This To Say, Anyway. Harding went on to take time away from the music business, heading off to Eastern Europe for a prolonged break.
Cunningham continued to play guitar, joining as a touring guitarist for Electronic
Electronic (band)
-Albums:-Singles:-Music videos:-External links:* *...
and working with bands Run Run Run and Label (Harding even joined Label on stage at one point to run through a couple of Marion tracks - "Sleep
Sleep (Marion song)
"Sleep" was the 2nd single released by Marion in February 1995. It was re-recorded for their first album, This World and Body, and this version was also released as single in March 1996....
" and "The Only Way"), and went on to join New Order
New Order
New Order are an English rock band formed in 1980 by Bernard Sumner , Peter Hook and Stephen Morris...
when Gillian Gilbert
Gillian Gilbert
Gillian Lesley Gilbert is an English musician, keyboardist, guitarist and singer, best known as a member of New Order and a founding member of The Other Two.-Biography:...
left the band for personal reasons. Tony Grantham has also continued in the music business, initially in Chalk and most recently, RYNA
RYNA
RYNA were a rock band from Manchester, England, consisting of four members - Caroline Sterling, Anthony Grantham , Alexander Redhead & Pete Gray...
. Murad has left the music business, but Nick has continued, working as both a session bass player and graphic designer.
Reformation (2006-present)
At the beginning of 2006, Harding and Cunningham started working together again, writing new songs, and planning to put together a band for a gig in Bath in early April. Bringing in local musicians Jake Evans on guitar and Che Hargreaves on bass, and recruiting Jack Mitchell from HavenHaven (band)
Haven were an English indie rock band formed in Cornwall, England, in 1996, originally called Blew, their new name taken from a local holiday resort.-Career:...
on drums, they duly played a show comprising both old and brand new songs. Initially, this was meant to be a one-off show under the name Marion, with a new name to be chosen at a later date, but it was ultimately decided to keep performing under the same name. Further sold out shows were played in Manchester and London in September and then again in December to even bigger crowds, with new songs debuted both times. Cunningham continued to divide his time between Marion and New Order
New Order
New Order are an English rock band formed in 1980 by Bernard Sumner , Peter Hook and Stephen Morris...
up until New Order's split and is now said to be working on 'various projects'.
On 24 August Carl from the band, via 'The Marion Archives' announced that the band were still together but had suffered some major setbacks. The open letter states that the response to the reformation was far greater than they expected but that since both Che had broken his neck, and Harding had been admitted to hospital with a blood condition that required open-heart surgery. He was described as being 'unwell' but that he was making a slow and steady recovery. The letter stated that the band hoped to be playing around Christmas 2007. On 18 October 2008, the band supported Puressence
Puressence
Puressence are a British rock band from Failsworth, Greater Manchester, England, formed in May 1992.-Band membership:The band currently consists of:*James Mudriczki: Vocals*Lowell Killen: Guitar*Kevin Matthews: Bass guitar...
at Manchester Academy 1, a reversal of the order when the two bands toured together in the mid-1990s.
On the 6 October 2008, it was announced that the October and November gigs had been cancelled, due to Harding contracting pneumonia
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung—especially affecting the microscopic air sacs —associated with fever, chest symptoms, and a lack of air space on a chest X-ray. Pneumonia is typically caused by an infection but there are a number of other causes...
. The gigs were not re-scheduled.
Towards the end of September 2011, Harding and Cunningham have been joined by Grantham and Phillips from the original line up, with a come back gig scheduled for December 2011 in Manchester.
In November 2011 it was announced by Marion's new management company Townsend Records that the band's new (original) line-up would be making a live debut on Thursday, November 24th at a secret location in their hometown Macclesfield for 60 invited fans. These fans were asked to meet in the Snowgoose Bar on Sunderland Street, Macclesfield and then marched around the corner at 9pm onto George Street to the recently opened studio, Cabin 5150, where they were treated to a one hour performance which included both old and new material in the studio's live room. It had been 16 years since this line-up last performed together.
Band members
1993-1995- Jaime Harding — lead singer
- Phil CunninghamPhil Cunningham (rock musician)Phil Cunningham is a British guitarist who is a member of the band Bad Lieutenant. He was previously a member of New Order, where he replaced Gillian Gilbert as a band member, but with a slightly different role, with less synthesizer and more guitar work.Cunningham was also a member of the...
— guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with... - Sergio F — guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Tony Grantham — guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Ollie 'the beat' Moore — drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
(replaced by Murad Mousa in 1994) - Julian Phillips — bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(replaced by Nick Gilbert in 1995)
1995-1999
- Jaime Harding — lead singer
- Phil CunninghamPhil Cunningham (rock musician)Phil Cunningham is a British guitarist who is a member of the band Bad Lieutenant. He was previously a member of New Order, where he replaced Gillian Gilbert as a band member, but with a slightly different role, with less synthesizer and more guitar work.Cunningham was also a member of the...
— guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with... - Tony Grantham — guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Murad Mousa — drumDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
s - Nick Gilbert — bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
2006-2007
- Jaime Harding — lead singer
- Phil CunninghamPhil Cunningham (rock musician)Phil Cunningham is a British guitarist who is a member of the band Bad Lieutenant. He was previously a member of New Order, where he replaced Gillian Gilbert as a band member, but with a slightly different role, with less synthesizer and more guitar work.Cunningham was also a member of the...
— guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with... - Jake Evans — guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Che Hargreaves — bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Jack Mitchell — drumDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
s (also in HavenHaven (band)Haven were an English indie rock band formed in Cornwall, England, in 1996, originally called Blew, their new name taken from a local holiday resort.-Career:...
)
2007-2008
- Jaime Harding — lead singer
- Phil CunninghamPhil Cunningham (rock musician)Phil Cunningham is a British guitarist who is a member of the band Bad Lieutenant. He was previously a member of New Order, where he replaced Gillian Gilbert as a band member, but with a slightly different role, with less synthesizer and more guitar work.Cunningham was also a member of the...
— guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with... - Nat Wason — guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
(also in HavenHaven (band)Haven were an English indie rock band formed in Cornwall, England, in 1996, originally called Blew, their new name taken from a local holiday resort.-Career:...
) - Che Hargreaves — bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Jack Mitchell — drumDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
s (also in HavenHaven (band)Haven were an English indie rock band formed in Cornwall, England, in 1996, originally called Blew, their new name taken from a local holiday resort.-Career:...
)
2008-current
- Jaime Harding — lead singer
- Phil CunninghamPhil Cunningham (rock musician)Phil Cunningham is a British guitarist who is a member of the band Bad Lieutenant. He was previously a member of New Order, where he replaced Gillian Gilbert as a band member, but with a slightly different role, with less synthesizer and more guitar work.Cunningham was also a member of the...
— guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with... - Tony Grantham — guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Che Hargreaves — bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Jack Mitchell — drumDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
s (also in HavenHaven (band)Haven were an English indie rock band formed in Cornwall, England, in 1996, originally called Blew, their new name taken from a local holiday resort.-Career:...
)
Albums
- This World and BodyThis World and BodyThis World and Body is the debut album by Marion released on London Records. It reached #10 in the UK albums chart. The album contained the singles "Sleep", "Toys For Boys", "Let's All Go Together" and "Time"...
- (17 February 1996) #10 UKUK Albums ChartThe UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart... - The ProgramThe Program (album)The Program is the second album by Marion, released on London Records, and produced by former guitarist of The Smiths, Johnny Marr. The album did not chart in the UK.- Track listing :All songs by Harding/Grantham/Cunningham except where noted...
- (September 1998)
Singles
- "Violent MenViolent MenViolent Men was the debut single by Marion, released June 1994 on Rough Trade Records-Personnel:* Jaime Harding - vocals, harmonica* Tony Grantham - guitar* Phil Cunningham - guitar* Julian Phillips - bass* Murad Mousa - drums-Trivia:...
" - (June 1994) - "SleepSleep (Marion song)"Sleep" was the 2nd single released by Marion in February 1995. It was re-recorded for their first album, This World and Body, and this version was also released as single in March 1996....
" - (February 1995) #53 UKUK Singles ChartThe UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... - "Toys for BoysToys For Boys"Toys For Boys" is a single by Marion, released in 1995. It reached number 51 on the UK Singles Chart.-Track listing:All tracks by Harding/Grantham/Cunningham, words by Harding.7" and Cassette singles# "Toys For Boys"# "Down The Middle With You"...
" - (May 1995) #57 UK - "Let's All Go TogetherLet's All Go Together"Let's All Go Together" is a single by the band, Marion, released in 1995. It reached number 37 on the UK Singles Chart.-Tracklisting:All tracks by Harding/Grantham/Cunningham, words by Harding.7" and cassette singles# "Let's All Go Together"...
" - (October 1995) #37 UK - "TimeTime (Marion song)Time is a single by Marion released early 1996.-Personnel:* Jaime Harding - vocals* Tony Grantham - guitar* Phil Cunningham - guitar* Nick Gilbert - bass* Murad Mousa - drums...
" - (January 1996) #29 UK - "SleepSleep (Marion song)"Sleep" was the 2nd single released by Marion in February 1995. It was re-recorded for their first album, This World and Body, and this version was also released as single in March 1996....
EP" - (March 1996) #17 UK (re-mix) - "Miyako HideawayMiyako Hideaway"Miyako Hideaway" is the first single released by Marion from their second album The Program, reaching number 45 in the UK Singles Chart.-Tracklisting:All tracks by Harding/Grantham/Cunningham, except where indicated...
" - (March 1998) #45 UK
External links
- marionuk.co.uk
- Marion biography at mp3.com
- [ Marion biography at Allmusic]
- Marion discography at Discogs
- Myspce.com