I apologise, as this was not at all my intention. As a result of my actions I am taking time away from the band to examine my blindspots.įor now, please know that I realise how my endorsements have the potential to be viewed as approvals of hateful, divisive behaviour. I have offended not only a lot of people I don’t know, but also those closest to me, including my bandmates and for that I am truly sorry. Winston Marshall, the banjoist of Mumford & Sons, is 'taking time away' from the band after he was criticized for supporting a book written by controversial right-wing writer Andy Ngo. Over the past few days I have come to better understand the pain caused by the book I endorsed. after he endorsed a book by conservative journalist Andy Ngo. But also, Im glad this sub is about music and not politics because yall sound like 12 year olds who got all their weekly news from Pod Save America.
ANDY NGO MUMFORD FULL
Here’s the full text of Marshall’s apology: A few months after Mumford & Sons guitarist and banjo player Winston Marshall tweeted approvingly about the valuable work of journalist Andy Ngo. Marcus Mumford is the lead singer of Mumford & Sons and now also a solo artist.
Mumford & Sons have previously gotten into hot water for being spotted with pop. Last night, in a statement posted on Twitter, Marshall apologized for endorsing Ngo’s book and wrote that he is “taking time away from the band to examine my blindspots.” Mumford & Sons Banjo Player Praises Right-Wing Troll Andy Ngo. You’re a brave man.” (Ngo’s book is called Unmasked: Inside Antifa’s Radical Plan To Destroy Democracy.) The tweet, quickly deleted, caused an instant backlash. Three days ago, Winston Marshall, lead guitarist and banjo player for stadium-folk act Mumford & Sons, tweeted in support of writer and right-wing disinformation spreader Andy Ngo: “Finally had the time to read your important book. Winston Marshall, former guitarist and banjo player of Mumford & Sons, felt he had no choice but to leave the band after he received vitriolic and threatening posts for praising Andy Ngo's. You really fucked it up this time, didn’t you, my dear?
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