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List of the Mission band members

The Mission are an English gothic rock band founded by singer/guitarist Wayne Hussey and bassist Craig Adams, who were soon joined by drummer Mick Brown and guitarist/keyboardist Simon Hinkler. The band currently consists of Hussey (the sole constant member), Adams (who was absent between 1992 and 1999, and 2002 and 2011), Hinkler (who was absent between 1990 and 2011) and drummer Alex Baum (since 2022).

Three line-ups of The Mission performing in 2008, 2017 and 2023

History

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In summer 1985, Hussey and Adams left the Sisters of Mercy,[1] they were first joined by Mick Brown, of Red Lorry Yellow Lorry, on drums after refusing to use a drum machine.[2] To be a live band, they were joined by guitarist Simon Hinkler (who was then playing keyboards in Artery). The band released God's Own Medicine (1986), Children (1988) and Carved in Sand (1990) before Hinkler left in May 1990.[3] Hinkler was replaced first by David Wolfenden,[4] then Tim Bricheno, and then Paul "Etch" Etchells.

The band was reduced to a trio for recording Masque (1992). By the time it came to touring the band consisted of Hussey, Brown, guitarist Mark Thwaite, keyboardist Rick Carter and bassist Matthew Parkin. Parkin was replaced by Andy Hobson in 1993, and then by Andy Cousin. This new line-up played on Neverland (1995) and Blue (1996) before breaking up in 1996.

Hussey reformed the band in 1999, with Adams and Thwaite returning alongside new drummer Scott Garrett.[5] Thwaite was replaced by Rob Holliday in 2001.[6] Richard Vernon replaced Adams in 2002.[7][8] Garrett was replace by Steve Spring in late 2003.[9] Thwaite returned in 2005.[10] The band disbanded again in 2008.[11]

The original line-up, minis Brown, who had stopped drumming over 15 years ago,[12] returned. Hussey, Adams and Hinkler were joined by drummer Mike Kelly.[13] The reunited band released The Brightest Light (2013) and Another Fall from Grace (2016). Kelly left in March 2022,[14] he was replaced by Alex Baum.[15]

Band members

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Current

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Image Name Years active Instruments Release contributions
Wayne Hussey
  • 1986–1996
  • 1999–2008
  • 2011–present
  • guitars
  • lead vocals
  • keyboards
  • piano
 all releases
Craig Adams
  • 1986–1992
  • 1999–2002
  • 2011–present
  • bass
  • backing vocals
 all releases except Neverland (1995), Blue (1996) and God Is a Bullet (2007)
Simon Hinkler
  • 1986–1990
  • 2011–present
  • guitars
  • keyboards
Alex Baum 2022–present drums none to date

Former

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Image Name Years active Instruments Release contributions
Mick Brown 1986–1996 drums all releases from God's Own Medicine (1986) to Blue (1996)
David Wolfenden 1990 guitars "No Snow, No Show" for the Eskimo (1993)
Tim Bricheno God Is a Bullet (2007)
Paul "Etch" Etchells
  • guitars
  • keyboards
 none
Mark Thwaite
  • 1992–1996
  • 1999–2001
  • 2005–2008
  • guitars
  • mandolin
 all releases from Neverland (1995) to God Is a Bullet (2007)
Rick Carter 1992–1996
  • keyboards
  • guitars
  • Neverland (1995)
  • Blue (1996)
Matthew Parkin 1992–1993 bass Neverland (1995) uncredited
Andy Hobson 1993
Andy Cousin 1993–1996
  • Neverland (1995)
  • Blue (1996)
Scott Garrett 1999–2003 drums
Rob Holliday 2001–2005 guitars none
Richard Vernon 2002–2008
  • bass
  • backing vocals
 God Is a Bullet (2007)
Steve Spring 2003–2008 (died 2020) drums
Mike Kelly 2011–2022

Timeline

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References

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  1. ^ Sleeve notes The First Chapter (reissue) Wayne Hussey, April 2007
  2. ^ Roach, Names, pp 28–29
  3. ^ Petra (October 2004). "Interview mit Simon Hinkler". www.and-the-dance-goes-on.de. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  4. ^ Scott (1 June 1990). "The Mission UK Review/Interview - SLUG Magazine". www.slugmag.com. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  5. ^ "The Mission - Albums". themissionukband.com. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  6. ^ Godisch, Tanja; Sümnicht, Petra (April 2003). "Interview mit Rob Holliday". www.and-the-dance-goes-on.de. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  7. ^ Sümnicht, Petra (November 2003). "Interview mit Richard Vernon". www.and-the-dance-goes-on.de. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  8. ^ "Richard Vernon Interview". 2009. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  9. ^ Sümnicht, Petra; Godisch, Tanja (July 2004). "Interview mit Steve Spring". www.and-the-dance-goes-on.de. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  10. ^ Sümnicht, Petra (March 2008). "Interview mit Mark Gemini Thwaite". www.and-the-dance-goes-on.de. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  11. ^ "The Mission - Biography". themissionukband.com. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  12. ^ Grace, Paul (6 October 2016). "Interview: Wayne Hussey". Louder Than War. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  13. ^ Quietus, The (12 October 2011). "The Mission Celebrate Their Quarter Century: Wayne Hussey Interviewed". The Quietus. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  14. ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. 20 March 2022. Retrieved 4 September 2024. Earlier this evening Mike Kelly, the Mission drummer for the past 11 years, posted on his FB page that he has left the band.
  15. ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 4 September 2024. All of us here at Mission HQ are delighted to be able to announce that we have found ourselves a new drummer! ALEX BAUM.
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