Mike & The Mechanics music

About Mike & The Mechanics

Origin:

Decades: 1980's and 1990's

While Phil Collins was pursuing his solo career in 1985, Genesis bassist/guitarist Mike Rutherford formed the pop/rock band Mike + the Mechanics. Featuring Rutherford (bass), former Ace and Squeeze member Paul Carrack (vocals, keyboards), ex-Sad Cafe member Paul Young (vocals), keyboardist Adrian Lee, and drummer Peter Van Hooke, the group released their self-titled first album late in 1985. The record produced two Top Ten hit singles, "Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)" and "All I Need Is a Miracle," wh... Read More

Fans of Mike & The Mechanics

nobigdeal5514

United States

53 plays

Robyn

Thomasville, Ga

39 plays

Ol' blue eyes

France

36 plays

dane

Redfield, Ks

27 plays

dinesh_gd2003

Colombo Sri Lanka

22 plays

Robert

United States

ONLINE

19 plays

Comments about Mike & The Mechanics

RedRover928 (He…

Flagstaff, Az

Sunday July 12 2009 10:05 PM

“ The Living Years is the SH!T! ”

grant67

Toronto Canada

ONLINE

Thursday July 09 2009 08:09 PM

“ they are agreat band love there music ”

heffnersheri

Mount Holly, Nc

Monday June 29 2009 06:00 PM

“ Oh Wow! I haven't heard this song in YEARS! ”

Flavio

Pordenone Italy

Sunday June 21 2009 04:11 PM

“ where is Looking Back Over My Shoulder??? WHERE?!!!! ”

Go Army!

Savannah, Ga

Tuesday June 09 2009 08:06 PM

“ The living years, a very nice song just relax and maybe sip some wine. ”

Rudy

Israel

Wednesday May 20 2009 09:00 AM

“ one of favorite groups ; remember me ;greats times. ”

Genna

Saint Kitts And .…

Sunday May 17 2009 05:33 PM

“ 'The Living Years' is so deep. I love it although it makes me just a wee bit sad ”

Billy Idol

Queretaro Mexico

Tuesday April 28 2009 01:36 PM

“ I do believe in reincarnation. "the leaving years" song's lyrics brings bout this topic. The line that says -"I thiink I caught his spirit (his dead father's) later that same year. I'm sure I heard his echo in my baby's new born tears"-. It's definitely dedicated to his father's memory. ”

Billy Idol

Queretaro Mexico

Tuesday April 21 2009 12:54 PM

“ Back in the 80's I used to live in LA. this song "the leaving years" made it to the top hitparade on April 1988.It was played on the radio over and over. I still love listening to Mike & his Mechanics. it brings me great memories back again! ”