The Mission (known as the Mission UK in the United States) are an English gothic rock band formed in 1986. Initially known as the Sisterhood, the band was started by frontman Wayne Hussey and bassist Craig Adams (both from the Sisters of Mercy), soon adding drummer Mick Brown (Red Lorry Yellow Lorry) and guitarist Simon Hinkler (Artery and Pulp). Aside from Hussey, the lineup has changed several times during the years and the band has been on hiatus twice.
The band's catalogue consists of ten studio albums: God's Own Medicine (1986), Children (1988), Carved in Sand (1990), Masque (1992), Neverland (1995), Blue (1996), Aura (2001), God Is a Bullet (2007), The Brightest Light (2013), and Another Fall from Grace (2016), with several live albums, compilations, and other miscellaneous releases.
Also Known As: The Mission UK
Members:
Wayne Hussey - guitars, lead vocals, keyboards, piano (1986-1996, 1999-2008, 2011-present)
Craig Adams - bass, backing vocals (1986-1992, 1999-2002, 2011-present)
Simon Hinkler - guitars, keyboards (1986-1990, 2011-present)
Alex Baum - drums (2022-present)
Past members:
Mick Brown
Rik Carter
Andy Cousin
Scott Garrett
Rob Holliday
Mark Thwaite
Rich Vernon
Steve Spring
Mike Kelly
From: Leeds, England
Genre(s):
Gothic rock,
post-punk,
hard rock,
alternative rock
Active From: 1986-1996, 1999-2008, 2011-present
Associated Acts:
The Mission UK,
The Sisters of Mercy