25.06.2021. Mr Marshall was born in Wandsworth, south-west London, and attended 25,000-per-year St Paul's school - was a founding member of Mumford & Sons Marshall is embroiled in controversy after he tweeted praise for right-wing writer, Andy Ngo for the release of his book. Winston Marshall, the banjo player and lead guitarist of Mumford & Sons, has faced backlash online for a Tweet supporting controversial right-wing journalist Andy Ngo.. Expand. Why has Mumford & Sons' Winston Marshall faced backlash after praising Andy Ngo? Mumford & Sons Banjo Player Quits Band To Speak Freely On Politics Winston Marshall took a break from the band earlier this year after being accused online of endorsing the far right. Though theres Marshall wrote About Photo # 4575901: Winston Marshall is leaving Mumford & Sons. Ethan Miller/Getty. To my right Ben, with his unparalleled passion for music, pounding at the keys. LONDON (AP) Winston Marshall, a founding member of folk-rock group Mumford & Sons, announced Thursday that is leaving the band so that he can speak freely about political issues. Mumford And Sons member Winston Marshall has left the band after receiving criticism for espousing right-wing views and supporting Andy Ngos new The musician was criticised after tweeting support for conservative US journalist Andy Ngo over the weekend. Mumford & Sons lead guitarist and banjo player has announced that he is leaving the group, after he praised the controversial right-wing author Andy Ngo on Twitter. Mumford & Sons guitarist and banjo player Winston Marshall is officially leaving the group after taking a leave of absence in March on the heels of a controversy in which he supported a right-wing pundit. He tweeted in support of journalist Andy Ngo (a gay man and the son of Vietnamese immigrants), saying he had read his book; Unmasked. In March, Marshall found himself in hot water after sharing a tweet praising the book Unmasked: Inside Antifas Radical Plan to Destroy Democracy, penned by controversial right-wing figurehead Andy Ngo. Winston Marshall, the banjo player and guitarist for Mumford & Sons since 2007, announced his departure from the band after he received backlash for his political beliefs. 6 Mumford and Sons banjo player Winston Marshall Credit: AP Why I'm Leaving Mumford & Sons | Opinion. The 33-year-old musician announced that he will leave the folk rock band after 14 years, after he was embroiled in controversy earlier this year for praising a book by right-wing journalist Winston Marshall took a break from the band in March after sparking a social media storm by tweeting admiration for a book by right-wing writer-activist Andy Ngo. Mumford and Sons banjoist Winston Marshall took to social media on Saturday to laud noted right-wing agitator Andy Ngo as a brave man and congratulate him on publishing a book about ANTIFAs radical plan to destroy democracy. Finally had Mumford & Sons (@MumfordAndSons) June 24, 2021. LONDON (AP) Winston Marshall, a founding member of folk-rock group Mumford & Sons, announced Thursday that is leaving the band so that he can speak freely about political issues. Right-wing agitator Andy Ngo recently published his first book, Unmasked: Inside Antifas Radical Plan to Destroy Democracy, and he got a glowing review from Marshall Winston. Mumford and Sons are praising right wing fascist Andy Ngo? Marshall Leaves Mumford & Sons After Tweeting Support For Right-Wing Book. In March, Marshall found himself in hot water after sharing a tweet praising the book Unmasked: Inside Antifas Radical Plan to Destroy Democracy, penned by controversial right-wing figurehead Andy Ngo. The 33-year-old banjo player quit the folk-rock group following a controversial post praising right-wing Fans of Mumford & Sons, a chart-topping band formed in Mumford & Sons have previously gotten into hot water for being spotted with pop Mumford and Sons' banjo player has allegedly been kicked out of the band after 14 years for holding right wing views, causing friction with the rest of the band. Winston Marshall, founding member of English folk act Mumford & Sons, has confirmed that he will officially be departing the band. Mumford And Sons member Winston Marshall has left the band after receiving criticism for espousing right-wing views and supporting Andy Ngos new Mumford & Sons Banjoist Quits After Andy Ngo Praise Controversy. Mumford & Sons Banjo Player Quits Band To Speak Freely On Politics Winston Marshall took a break from the band earlier this year after being accused online of endorsing the far right. Mumford & Sons banjo player Winston Marshall says he is leaving the folk-rock group so he can speak his mind without the other members of the band "suffering the consequences." Winston Marshall quit Mumford & Sons because he didnt want the band to face some pretty ugly accusations after facing controversy of his own. In a now-deleted tweet, Winston Marshall praised In a post on medium, Marshall claims he doesn't want his views to bring down his bandmates. According to PageSix, Mumford & Sons viewed that comment as the final straw. Ahh, there it is. Mumford & Sons Winston Marshall Quits Band After Praising Right-Wing Provocateur I know now that, as long as I am a member of the band, speaking my Finally had the time to read your important book. They really fucked it up this time. On Saturday, the Mumford & Sons banjo player praised the troll for releasing such an important piece of literature (its cover is branded with an endorsement from Tucker Carlson). 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Winston Marshall provoked a backlash in March after tweeting his support for a book by Ngo, a right-wing provocateur. 10 Mar 2021 8:08 AM Click to share this on Facebook Mumford & Sons Winston Marshall Quits Band After Praising Right-Wing Provocateur I know now that, as long as I am a member of the band, speaking my Mumford & Sons banjo player Winston Marshall has announced that he is taking time away from the band, following a controversial tweet supporting a new book by right-wing After Mumford & Sons' Winston Marshall praised far-right personality Andy Ngo's new book, commenters - including Portugal. Mumford & Sons' lead guitarist has quit the band following backlash to a tweet supporting a right-wing author. By David Renshaw. Winston Marshall provoked a backlash in March after tweeting his support for a book by Ngo, a right-wing provocateur. The Mumford & Sons founding member Winston Marshall announced that he's parting ways with the folk-rock band so that he can "speak freely" about politics. Mumford & Sons Banjo Player Praises Right-Wing Troll Andy Ngo. Marshall wrote Close. March 10, 2021. The musician announced that he was quitting the band following a Twitter backlash over a tweet which supported a right-wing author. 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. Mumford & Sons Band Member Leaves After Backlash Over Tweet Condemning the Far-Left By Movieguide Staff. The fact it can leave Mumford & sons leave the band. Mumford & Sons founding member Winston Marshall has left the Grammy Award-winning band after repeatedly courting controversy by supporting right-wing provocateur/antifa critic Andy Ngo and befriending Canadian academic Jordan Peterson (who has been accused of transphobia, misogyny, and Islamophobia). Marshall wrote a lengthy explanation in an essay for Medium Thursday, explaining that he didn't want to cause his bandmates "more trouble" nor "continue to self-censor." Mumford & Sons banjoist Winston Marshall has praised the announcement of a new book by journalist Andy Ngo. The 33-year-old had been their lead guitarist for Mr Marshall was born in Wandsworth, south-west London, and attended 25,000-per-year St Paul's school - was a founding member of Mumford & Sons It was fascinating and saying just because you're calling out hypocrisy on the left doesn't make you a right-wing extremist as well. Winston Marshall, banjo player and lead guitarist of Mumford & Sons, has quit the folk-pop band.. What a blessing it was to be so close to such talent as theirs. Winston Marshall , Musician, co-founder Hong Kong Link Up Then followed libelous articles calling me "right-wing" and such. Mumford & Sons member quits band after endorsing right-wing book. Mumford & Sons lead guitarist and banjo player, Winston Marshall, has been heavily criticized after he tweeted that he was reading right-wing journalist Andy Ngos book. Mumford & Sons banjo player, Winston Marshall is taking time away from the band following backlash on social media. Marshall wrote a lengthy explanation in an essay for Medium Thursday, explaining that he didn't want to cause his bandmates "more trouble" nor "continue to self-censor." Winston Marshall quits Mumford & Sons after praising right-wing pundit As a result of my actions I am taking time away from the band to examine my blindspots. Marshall praised Ngos new book, Unmasked, which attacks antifa. Winston Marshall has announced he has quit Mumford & Sons, weeks after receiving backlash for praising a right-wing pundit. You're a brave man,' the tweet reads. Winston Marshall, the bands banjoist, quit over his endorsement of controversial right-wing pundits. Winton Marshall of Mumford & Sons has issued an apology and will take time away from the band after publicly praising right-wing Variety reports: Winston Marshall, the banjoist from folk rock band Mumford & Sons, has exited the group after becoming embroiled in a political controversy for praising a book by right-wing journalist Andy Ngo. Mumford & Sons' lead guitarist has quit the band following backlash to a tweet supporting a right-wing author. The 33-year-old had been their lead guitarist for Three months after praising right-wing troll Andy Ngo on Twitter, Mumford & Sons banjo player Winston Marshall is leaving the band. Winston Marshall, the banjo player and lead guitarist with Mumford & Sons, has said he is taking time away from the band after his praise for far-right agitator Andy Ngo prompted a backlash.. On 7 March, Marshall tweeted of Ngos book Unmasked: Inside Antifas Radical Plan to Destroy Democracy: Finally had the time to read your important book. And Marcus leading us with all the might of a hurricane or all the tenderness of a breeze, depending on what the song demanded. Three months after praising right-wing troll Andy Ngo on Twitter, Mumford & Sons banjo player Winston Marshall is leaving the band. W hen Winston Marshall, the banjo player in Mumford & Sons, quit the folk-rock band, his father, He's 33. The Mumford & Sons' Winston Marshall has announced he has quit the band after a recent backlash for praising a right-wing pundit. Mumford & Sons founding member Winston Marshall announced that he's parting ways with the folk-rock band so that he can "speak freely" about politics. WOKE Twitter trolls caused Mumford & Sons lead guitarist to take "time away from the band" for publicly praising a right-wing writer. By Oliver Pritchard-Jones PUBLISHED: 16:33, Wed, Mar It will be with immense pride that I look back at my time with Mumford & Sons. Though theres Winston Marshall, founding member of English folk act Mumford & Sons, has confirmed that he will officially be departing the band. Winston Marshall of Mumford & Sons says he is leaving the folk-rock group so that he can speak freely about political issues. The 33-year-old banjo player quit the folk-rock group following a controversial post praising right-wing The Man and other bands - were swift to criticize the musician. Mumford & Sons Guitarist Leaves Band After Praising Right Wing Activist: I Want to Speak My Mind About Politics Mediaite 15:28 24-Jun-21 Winston Marshall of Mumford & Sons quits band to speak freely on politics following Andy Ngo controversy The Globe and Mail 15:18 24-Jun-21 The 33-year-old musician announced that he will leave the folk rock band after 14 years, after he was embroiled in controversy earlier this year for praising a book by right-wing journalist Mumford & Sons guitarist and banjo player Winston Marshall is officially leaving the group after taking a leave of absence in March on the heels of a controversy in which he supported a right-wing pundit. The 33 In March, Marshall found himself in hot water after sharing a tweet praising the book Unmasked: Inside Antifas Radical Plan to Destroy Democracy, penned by controversial right-wing figurehead Andy Ngo. Marshall wrote So, leaving is the only way he can speak freely. 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June 24, 2021 11:28 AM, Winston Marshall quit Mumford & Sons because he didnt want the band to face some pretty ugly accusations after facing controversy of his own. 'Congratulations @MrAndyNgo. Mumford & Sons founding member Winston Marshall is opening up about his decision to announce his exit from the band so that he can "speak freely" about politics. Mumford & Sons respond to criticism over photo with right-wing Andy Ngo has released a book called Unmasked, which reveals "antifa's radical plan to destroy democracy". Palmer Report (@PalmerReport) March 7, 2021. i do enjoy finding out what everyones talking about one day late and today i am late to the mumford and sons fascism news ???? Three months after praising right-wing troll Andy Ngo on Twitter, Mumford & Sons banjo player Winston Marshall is leaving the band. 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