the Mission
USA
Formed: 1986
Genres: Pop/Rock
Styles: Alternative/Indie Rock, Goth Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, College Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
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Derided by critics as pompous, melodramatic, and bombastic, the Mission, as they were known in their native U.K. (their name had to be changed in America owing to a Philadelphia R&B band with the same moniker), nonetheless attracted a core audience of goth rock fans. The Mission was formed in 1986 by guitarist/singer Wayne Hussey and bassist Craig Adams, who both left the Sisters of Mercy to do so. (Hussey had also played with the Walkie Talkies and Dead or Alive.) The two recruited Artery guitarist Simon Hinkler and former Red Lorry Yellow Lor...
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- Dead Or Alive (14)
- Artery (1)
- Red Lorry Yellow Lorry (0)
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Performed Songs By
- Wayne Hussey (3)
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