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Mike & The Mechanics

Band, GB
Rock and Pop

Formed : 1985 // United Kingdom Mike & The Mechanics started off as a side project for Mike Rutherford during a hiatus from Genesis. He started writing songs with Chris Neil and B.A. Robertson after writing and recording two solo albums on his own. The first Mike + The Mechanics album released in 1985 yielded three hits with "Silent Running", "All I Need Is A Miracle" and "Taken In." From there, the Mechanics have released eight albums, including Living Years. That album's title track hit #1 in the U.S. BAND LINEUP: Mike Rutherford : Guitar, bass (1985-Present) Paul Carrack : Vocals, keyboards, guitar, drums (1985-2005) Paul Young : Vocals, percussion (1985-2000) Peter Van Hooke : Drums (1985-1995) Adrian Lee : Keyboards (1985-1995) Gary Wallis : Drums (1995-Present) Andrew Roachford (2009 - Present) Tim Howar (2009 - Present)

     
Members
PortraitAdrian Lee
key *1957 GB
PortraitTim Renwick
voc, g *1949 GB
PortraitPeter Van Hooke
dr *1950 GB
PortraitPaul Carrack
voc, key *1951 GB
PortraitGary Wallis
dr, perc *1964 GB
PortraitAnthony Drennan
g, eg *1958 IE
PortraitMike Rutherford
b, g *1950 GB
PortraitAndrew Roachford
voc, key *1965 GB
PortraitPaul Young
voc 1947-2000
Hugo Flower
g, bvoc
Tim Howar
voc, bvoc *1969 CA
Band Membership
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Out Of The BlueMike & The Mechanics2019Single
Out Of The BlueMike & The Mechanics2019Album
Out Of The BlueMike & The Mechanics2019Single
Out Of The BlueMike & The Mechanics2019Single
Silent RunningMike & The Mechanics2018Compil.
The Best Is Yet To ComeMike & The Mechanics2017Album
Let Me FlyMike & The Mechanics2017Album
Don't Know What Came Over MeMike & The Mechanics2017Album
Don't Know What Came Over MeMike & The Mechanics2017Single
The Singles 1985 - 2014Mike & The Mechanics2014Compil.
Reach Out (Touch The Sun)Mike & The Mechanics2011Single
Try To Save MeMike & The Mechanics2011Single
The RoadMike & The Mechanics2011Album
Live At Shepherds Bush LondonMike & The Mechanics + Paul Carrack2005Album
RewiredMike & The Mechanics + Paul Carrack2004Album
If I Were YouMike & The Mechanics + Paul Carrack2004Single
Rewired + The Hits (The Latest + Greatest)Mike & The Mechanics2004Compil.
One Left StandingMike & The Mechanics Featuring Paul Carrack2004Single
Perfect ChildMike & The Mechanics + Paul Carrack2004Single
Favourites: The Very Best OfMike & The Mechanics2000Compil.
Whenever I StopMike & The Mechanics1999Single
Mike & The Mechanics (M6)Mike & The Mechanics1999Album
All The Light I NeedMike & The Mechanics1999Single
Now That You've GoneMike & The Mechanics1999Single
I Can't Stop The DanceMike & The Mechanics1999Album
Silent RunningMike & The Mechanics1996Single
HitsMike & The Mechanics1996Album
All I Need Is A Miracle '96Mike & The Mechanics1996Single
HitsMike & The Mechanics1996Compil.
Another Cup Of CoffeeMike & The Mechanics1995Single
Mea Culpa And Other Songs You Should KnowMike & The Mechanics1995Compil.
Over My ShoulderMike & The Mechanics1995Single
A Beggar On A Beach Of GoldMike & The Mechanics1995Single
Over My Shoulder / That Look In Your EyeMike & The Mechanics / Ali Campbell1995Single
Beggar On A Beach Of GoldMike & The Mechanics1995Album
All I Need Is A MiracleMike & The Mechanics1994Album
Word Of MouthMike & The Mechanics1991Single
A Time And PlaceMike & The Mechanics1991Single
Word Of MouthMike & The Mechanics1991Album
Get UpMike & The Mechanics1991Single
Live At The TowerMike & The Mechanics1991Album
Everybody Gets A Second ChanceMike & The Mechanics1991Single
Stop BabyMike & The Mechanics1991Single
Off The Record Specials With Mary TurnerMike & The Mechanics1990Album
RevolutionMike & The Mechanics1989Single
Seeing Is BelievingMike & The Mechanics1989Single
A Closer LookMike & The Mechanics1989Album
Off The Record SpecialMike & The Mechanics1989Album
Los Anos Vividos / Perdida En Tus OjosMike & The Mechanics, Debbie Gibson1989Single
Nobody KnowsMike & The Mechanics1989Single
King Biscuit Flower HourMike & The Mechanics1989Album
Nobody's PerfectMike & The Mechanics1988Single
Mike On Mike II - Exclusive Candid InterviewMike & The Mechanics1988Album
Living YearsMike & The Mechanics1988Album
The Living YearsMike & The Mechanics1988Single
Live YearsMike & The Mechanics1986Album
Taken InMike & The Mechanics1986Single
The Living Years / Taken InMike & The Mechanics1986Single
Mike & The MechanicsMike & The Mechanics1985Album
Mike + The MechanicsMike & The Mechanics1985Album
All I Need Is A Miracle / Silent RunningMike & The Mechanics1985Single
Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)Mike & The Mechanics1985Single
All I Need Is A MiracleMike & The Mechanics1985Single
Hanging By A ThreadMike & The Mechanics1985Single
Mike On Mike Exclusive Candid InterviewMike & The Mechanics1985Album
Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground) / All I Need Is A MiracleMike & The Mechanics1985Single
T.V. Scene / Silent RunningLinda Di Franco / Mike & The Mechanics1985Single
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