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The Decemberists are an American indie folk rock band. The band was formed in 2000 in Portland, Oregon and has released eight studio albums. The band’s music is known for its heavy reliance on storytelling, with many songs featuring historical and literary references.
Members
| Name | Date of Birth |
|---|---|
| Colin Meloy | October 5, 1974 |
| Chris Funk | August 28, 1971 |
| Jenny Conlee | December 12, 1971 |
| Nate Query | January 7, 1969 |
| John Moen | August 23, 1968 |
The band members have been playing together since their college days at Reed College in Portland, Oregon. They first gained popularity in the early 2000s with their album “Castaways and Cutouts”. Since then, the band has gone on to release several critically acclaimed albums.
Discography
- Castaways and Cutouts (2002)
- Her Majesty The Decemberists (2003)
- Picaresque (2005)
- The Crane Wife (2006)
- The Hazards of Love (2009)
- The King Is Dead (2011)
- What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World (2015)
- I’ll Be Your Girl (2018)
The band has a reputation for putting on energetic live shows, often incorporating audience participation and theatrical elements into their performances.
Social Media
The Decemberists are active on social media. You can follow them on the following platforms:
Personal Life
Colin Meloy, the lead singer of The Decemberists, is married to illustrator and children’s book author Carson Ellis. They have two children together. The other band members are also married with children.
Colin Meloy attended the University of Montana, where he earned a degree in creative writing. Chris Funk and Jenny Conlee both attended Oregon State University. Nate Query attended the University of Oregon, and John Moen attended Willamette University.
Net Worth
According to royalnetworth.com, The Decemberists have an estimated net worth of $10 million USD. This is the equivalent of:
- ₦3.7 billion Nigerian Naira
- $13 million Canadian Dollars
- 48 million Ghanaian Cedi
- 1.08 billion Kenyan Shilling
- 125 million South African Rand
- 35.7 billion Ugandan Shilling
- 725 million Indian Rupee
Awards and Nominations
The Decemberists have been nominated for several awards throughout their career, including:
- Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album (2011, “The King Is Dead”)
- Shortlist Music Prize (2005, “Picaresque”)
- Best Albums of the Year by Pitchfork Media (2005, “Picaresque”)
The band has won several awards, including:
- Album of the Year by Magnet Magazine (2011, “The King Is Dead”)
- Album of the Year by Entertainment Weekly (2006, “The Crane Wife”)
- Song of the Year by Rolling Stone (2006, “O Valencia!”)