The Jesus and Mary Chain
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 1983 in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Active: 1983 - present
Biography
The Jesus and Mary Chain is a noise pop and post-punk band formed by brothers Jim Reid and William Reid, from East Kilbride, Glasgow, Scotland. They released albums, singles and EPs until their demise in 1998. Having influenced many alternative rock, indie rock and indie pop bands alike, the group reunited in 2007. The initial line-up, formed in 1983, was augmented by bassist Douglas Hart and drummer *Bobby Gillespie*. JAMC's early shows were legendary in underground circles.
Genres
The Jesus and Mary Chain Discography
- Psychocandy (1985) - Album - rated 4.04/5
- Just Like Honey / Head (1985) - Single - rated 4.3/5
- Some Candy Talking E.P. (1986) - EP - rated 3.78/5
- Darklands (1987) - Album - rated 3.66/5
- Barbed Wire Kisses (B-Sides and More) (1988) - Compilation - rated 3.73/5
- Automatic (1989) - Album - rated 3.63/5
- Honey's Dead (1992) - Album - rated 3.9/5
- Stoned & Dethroned (1994) - Album - rated 3.17/5
- Munki (1998) - Album - rated 3.21/5
- I Love Rock N Roll (1998) - Single
- Cracking Up / Rocket (1998) - Single
- Cracking Up (1998) - EP
- 21 Singles (2002) - Compilation - rated 4.03/5
- BBC Live in Concert (2003) - Album
- Damage and Joy (2017) - Album - rated 3.38/5
- Glasgow Eyes (2024) - Album - rated 2.61/5
Members
- Jim Reid - vocals, guitar, bass, synthesizers (1983–1999; 2007–Present)
- William Reid - guitar, bass, vocals, synthesizers (1983–1999; 2007–Present)
- Mark Crozer - bass, rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2007–2008; 2012–Present)
- Scott Von Ryper - guitar, backing vocals (2015–Present)
- Justin Welch - drums (2021–Present)
- Douglas Hart - bass (1984–1991)
- Ben Lurie - rhythm guitar, bass, organ (1989–1998)
- Steve Monti - drums (1990–1995)
- Nick Sanderson - drums (1993–1998)