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Mike and the Mechanics (stylised as Mike + The Mechanics) are an English rock supergroup formed in Dover in 1985 by Mike Rutherford, initially as a side project during a hiatus period for his other group Genesis. The band are known for the hit singles "Silent Running", "All I Need Is a Miracle", "Taken In", "The Living Years", "Word of Mouth", and "Over My Shoulder".
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 were revived with Rutherford headlining a completely new set of musicians, including vocalists Andrew Roachford and Tim Howar.
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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 were revived with Rutherford headlining a completely new set of musicians, including vocalists Andrew Roachford and Tim Howar.
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Mike + The Mechanics' The Living Years Reached Top Spot Today March 25, 1989
On this day March 25,1989 The Living Years" by Mike + The Mechanics soared to the top spot as the #1 song in America for the week of March 25 - 31, captivating listeners with its poignant lyrics and stirring melody. Its heartfelt message resonated not only in the U.S. but also reached #1 in...- Pete
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Mike + The Mechanics (1985)
Title: Mike + The Mechanics Artist: Mike + The Mechanics Genre: Rock Released: 1985 Tracks: 1 - Silent Running - 6:14 2 - All I Need Is a Miracle - 4:09 3 - Par Avion - 3:36 4 - Hanging by a Thread - 4:41 5 - I Get the Feeling - 4:30 6 - Take the Reins - 4:18 7 - You Are the One -...- Pete
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