Winston Marshall is a British musician and songwriter who is well-known as the banjoist and the lead guitarist of the Grammy Award-winning band, Mumford & Sons which consists of Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett, and Ted Dwane as the other 3 members. He has released popular songs like Little Lion Man, Roll Away Your Stone, The Wolf, and Guiding Light with the band.
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Residence
London, England, United Kingdom
Manager
As a member of Mumford & Sons, he is represented by –
- Adam Tudhope of Everybody’s Management
- Chalk Press Agency Ltd
Genre
Folk rock, Indie rock, Alternative rock
Instruments
Banjo, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Dobro, Techno music, Electronic Dance Music, and Vocals
Labels
- Gentlemen of the Road
- Island Records
- Glassnote Records
- Universal Music Group
- Dew Process
- Tragen Records
- Eagle Vision
Girlfriend / Spouse
Winston Marshall has dated –
- (2015) – Winston and singer Katy Perry were rumored to be dating each other in 2015.
- (2015-Present) – Winston and actress Dianna Agron got engaged in 2015, and the duo tied the knot on October 15, 2016, in Morocco.
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Shoulder Length Hair
- French Breard
Best Known For
Being a banjoist and the lead guitarist of the popular British folk-rock band Mumford & Sons
First Album
Winston released his debut studio album titled Sigh No More in 2009 in association with his London-based rock band Mumford & Sons. Their album got Brit Award in the “Best British Album” category in 2011, 6 Grammy Award nominations, and a Mercury Prize nomination.
First TV Show
He made his first TV show appearance on Live from the Artists Den in 2013.
Winston Marshall Facts
- Before Mumford & Sons, he was a member of the band, Captain Kick and the Cowboy Ramblers.
- In 2015, Winston started to form his interest in techno music and electronic dance music after attending James Ford residency.
- In 2016, Marshall came in contact with Austrian DJ duo HVOB and they collaborated to recorded an album named Silk which got released on March 24, 2017, via Tragen Records.
- Marshall temporarily got engaged with a group called Salvador Dalí Parton in October 2013, with Gill Landry, Mike Harris, Jake Orrall, and Justin Hayward-Young. He parted his ways with the group the very next day. During the first day, the members of the group wrote 6 songs in 20 minutes and did 6 shows around Nashville, Tennessee.
- British GQ magazine stated Winston as the “6th Worst-Dressed Man of 2012” and mentioned that the banjoist of the Mumford & Sons should get in mind that he is from West London, not from West Virginia.
- His band Mumford & Sons usually focuses on the Vintage theme.
- Before committing to the Mumford & Sons, Marshall and his mates and used to perform with the British folk singer and songwriter, Laura Marling.
- Winston ran a jam night at a tiny music club named Bosun’s Locker before joining the band.
- He along with HVOB released their first single, The Blame Game in February 2017.
- Winston Marshall is not active on social media.
Featured Image by Winston Marshall / Instagram
Facts of Winston Aubrey Aladar Marshall
- Gender Male
- full nameWinston Aubrey Aladar Marshall
- nicknamesWN5TN
- birthplaceWandsworth, London, England, United Kingdom
- Date of Birth December 20, 1987
- Age 37 years 0 months
- Horoscope Sagittarius
- Lucky Number 3
- Lucky Stone Turquoise
- Lucky Color Orange
- Best Match for Marriage Leo, Aquarius
- ethnicity / ethnic backgroundEnglish and French
- nationalityAmerican
- net worth$13 million.
- professionMusician, Songwriter
- weight80 kg or 176.5 lbs
- height6 ft or 183 cm
- hair colorDark Brown
- eye colorDark Brown
- body type / buildSlim
- motherSabina De Balkany
- fatherPaul Marshall
- sistersGiovanna Marshall