Marcus knows his way around a pair of jorts, and he has Jake Gyllenhaal to thank for getting him together with Carey Mulligan. Also, they are not Muppets.
Marcus Mumford Is Not The Father Of His Bandmates
Let's just clear that one up right away. It's just the name of the band.
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Marcus Mumford Was Born In America
Though he was raised in England, Mumford was born in Southern California while his parents were visiting missionaries for The Vineyard, an evangelical Christian movement with a strong emphasis on worship music.
Their Lyrics Are Full of Christian Themes
Given his upbringing, it should come as no big surprise that Mumford's lyrics are full of references to Christianity. For example, he sings "I was still but I was under your spell / When I was told by Jesus all was well / So all must be well / Just give me time" in "Below My Feet," and the lyrics "Not With Haste" call back to Revelation 21:4.
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Marcus Mumford Met His Wife Carey Mulligan As A Kid
The couple only dated for a few months before tying the knot, but they were childhood friends – pen pals, even! – who first met through their respective churches. Mulligan went on to become an acclaimed actress before meeting Mumford again as an adult.
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