Florence and the Machine
Band Website: florenceandthemachine.net/
Florence and the Machine is the recording name of English musician Florence Welch and a collaboration of other artists that include Robert Ackroyd (guitar and backing vocals), Chris Hayden (drums and percussion), Isabella Summers (keyboards and backing vocals), Mark Saunders (bass guitar) and Tom Monger (harp). Florence and the Machine's sound has been described as a combination of various genres, including rock and soul. The band's music received praise across the music media, especially from the BBC, before they gained mainstream success.
The band's debut album, Lungs, was released on 6 July 2009, and held the number-two position for its first five weeks on the UK Albums Chart. On 17 January 2010, the album reached the top position, after being on the chart for twenty-eight consecutive weeks.
Band Members Who Play Mya-Moe Ukuleles
Rob Ackroyd
Florence Welch
Isabella Summers
Tom Moth