Group

Mike + the Mechanics

From: Dover, United Kingdom
Since: 1985–present
Rating: ★ 1.65 (3 votes)
Releases: 49

rock
soft rock
aor
new wave
pop rock

About

Mike and the Mechanics (stylised as Mike + The Mechanics) are an English rock band formed in Dover in 1985 by Genesis guitarist Mike Rutherford, initially as a side project during a hiatus period for his other group. They are known for the hit singles "Silent Running", "All I Need Is a Miracle", "Taken In", "The Living Years", "Word of Mouth", "Over My Shoulder" and "Now That You've Gone".

Initially, the band included Rutherford (the only constant member), vocalists Paul Carrack and Paul Young, keyboardist Adrian Lee, and drummer Peter Van Hooke. After a decade together, Lee and Van Hooke dropped out in 1995 and were not replaced. Following Young's death in 2000, Carrack became the band's sole lead vocalist until 2004 when the band (essentially a duo at this point) dissolved, with Rutherford and Carrack both agreeing the band had "run its course". In 2010, the band was revived with Rutherford headlining a completely new set of musicians, including vocalists Andrew Roachford and Tim Howar.

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Members

Mike Rutherford 1985–2004, 2010–now · original member bass, eponymous, guitar family
Anthony Drennan 2010–now bass, guitar family
Tim Howar 2010–now lead vocals
Andrew Roachford 2010–now keyboard, lead vocals
Gary Wallis 2010–now drums (drum set)
Luke Juby now background vocals, bass, keyboard, saxophone, whistle
Adrian Lee 1985–1995 · original member · former keyboard
Peter Van Hooke 1985–1995 · original member · former drums (drum set)
Paul Young 1985–2000 · original member · former lead vocals, percussion
Paul Carrack 1985–2004 · original member · former keyboard, lead vocals