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Mumford & Sons’ Winston Marshall Is ‘Taking Time Away From the Band’ After Controversial Post

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Mumford & Sons member Winston Marshall temporarily left the band after receiving backlash for praising a book written by a right-wing journalist.“Over the past few days I have come to better understand the pain caused by the book I endorsed,” the banjoist, 33, said in a statement shared via Twitter on Tuesday, March 9. “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.

As a result of my actions I am taking time away from the band to examine my blindspots.”He added, “For now, please know that I realise how my endorsements have the potential to be viewed as approvals of hateful, divisive behavior.

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