Mike + The Mechanics

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Formed:
1985, over 27 years ago.
Snapshot:
A Group with 17 releases, and credited twice on others' music. 7 members.

Biography

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Originally the side project of Genesis member Mike Rutherford, Mike + The Mechanics has so far produced seven studio albums. They are probably best known for the hit singles, "All I Need Is a Miracle", "The Living Years" and "Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)". Rutherford, singer Paul Carrack and former Sad Café lead singer Paul Young were the only permanent members of Mike + The Mechanics until Young's death of a heart attack in 2000.

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Discography

19 releases – 17 under their own name and 2 credits on others' music Edit

Members

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Mike Rutherford

Mike Rutherford

current & founder member
  • lead guitar, bass guitar:
    • 1985-

Andrew Roachford

current member
  • lead singer:
    • 2007-

Tim Howar

current member
  • lead singer:
    • 2011-
Paul Carrack

Paul Carrack

founder member
  • lead singer:
    • 1985-2007

Paul Young

founder member
  • lead singer:
    • 1985-2000

Adrian Lee

founder member
  • keyboard:
    • 1985-1995

Peter Van Hooke

founder member
  • drums:
    • 1985-1995

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