“We have an identity crisis”: Mike + The Mechanics’ history is a bit more rock’n’roll than Genesis’

Spurred on by surprise early success, Mike Rutherford’s band endured a tough time with a demon-haunted singer, then a replacement who expected rehearsals to be all thought and no action ...
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“I said, ‘Are we sure we can write a song about death?’”: The story of Mike + The Mechanics' The Living Years

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“We have an identity crisis. People say, ‘I knew every one of those songs, but I had no idea they were yours’”: Mike + The Mechanics’ history is a bit more rock’n ...

Spurred on by surprise early success, Mike Rutherford’s band endured a tough time with a demon-haunted singer, then a replacement who expected rehearsals to be all thought and no action ...
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Legendary '80s Rocker, 76, Reveals Emotional Story Behind Chart-Topping Hit

With its heartbreaking lyrics and stirring melody, there's no question that "The Living Years" by Mike + the Mechanics is one of the most moving songs of the '80s. Now, nearly four decades later, ...
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How Mike + The Mechanics Showed off a Lighter Side With “All I Need Is A Miracle”

As a member of Genesis, Mike Rutherford understood the benefit of switching up singles between darker tracks and more lighthearted songs. He remembered that strategy when he began fronting Mike + The ...