I know now that, as long as I am a member of the band, speaking my mind on the evils of political extremism could bring them trouble. "I've spent much time since reflecting, reading and listening. CREDIT: Sam Balaban/Press Despite this, Ford has positive memories of producing Depeche Mode’s most recent album, 2023’s ‘ Memento. Winston Marshall has said he quit Mumford and Sons to spare his bandmates from abuse, after he endorsed a book by conservative journalist Andy Ngo. "I condemn unequivocally all political extremism, be it of the Right or Left." Mumford & Sons live at Something In The Water festival. "The tweet was misconstrued by many as an endorsement of the equally abhorrent Far-Right. Winston Marshall, the banjoist from folk rock band Mumford & Sons, has exited the group after becoming embroiled in a political controversy for praising a book by right-wing journalist Andy Ngo. But this was another level."Īnd he told how his bandmates and friends also came under fire from the "viral mob" - adding how he "regrets very much" the "distress" they endured.Įxplaining his tweet about Ngo's book, Marshall insisted: "The book documents the recent activities of the extreme Left in the US. Winston Marshall, member of Mumford & Sons, announced on Twitter that he was truly sorry for. "I've had plenty of abuse over the years. Font Size: The lead guitarist of a popular band apologized and announced Wednesday he is taking time away from the band after he praised Andy Ngo’s book about antifa’s radical history and tactics. The musician has been accused of hypocrisy for praising Andy Ngo’s book, Unmasked: Inside Antifa’s Radical Plan to Destroy Democracy, which was published in 2015.
This appears to have thrown another curve ball into the couple’s marriage. Criticism came swiftly after Winston Marshall of Mumford & Sons tweeted his praise for controversial right-wing personality Andy Ngo on Saturday (March 6). Winston Marshall, the banjo player for Mumford and Sons, announced Tuesday that he was taking a leave of absence after endorsing right-wing journalist Andy Ngo. Marshall said he believed his tweet to Ngo was "innocuous" - but within 24 hours it was trending with "tens of thousands of angry retweets and comments." However, Marshall recently resigned from Mumford, citing a desire to get his soul back. Three months after praising right-wing troll Andy Ngo on Twitter, Mumford & Sons banjo player Winston Marshall is leaving the band.
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