Muse 3 members: Matthew Bellamy lead vocals, guitars, piano, keyboards, keytar Christopher Wolstenholme bass, backing vocals, harmonica, keyboards, guitars Dominic Howard drums, percussion, synthesizers, backing vocals, sampling, harmtar Matthew Bellamy Born June 9, 1978 Son of ‘The Tornados’ guitarist George Bellamy Moved in with grandmother after parents divorced Ranked #19 on Gigwise’s 50 Greatest Guitarists Ever Engaged to pregnant actress Kate Hudson Influences include Jeff Buckley, Beethoven, Jimi Hendrix, andTom Morello Chris Wolstenholme Born on December 2, 1978 in Rotherham Moved to Teignmouth at age 11 Learned bass guitar for the band Married to wife Kelly with 3 children Biggest influence on Muse is his love for heavy rock. Has been described as “quite a headbanger” In his eyes “Life is Rock” Dominic Howard Born December 7th, 1977 in Stockport “Dom” moved to Teignmouth at the age of 8 Sister helped expose him to music, and he experimented with the electrical keyboard at age 5 Inspired by Stewart Copeland, Dave Grohl, and Buddy Rich Described as “the trio’s boss” and known for sense of humor Loves being on the road Influences Classical: Green Day Hector Berlioz Jimi Hendrix Frederic Chopin Killers Philip Glass, Michael Jackson Gustav Holst Marilyn Manson Franz Liszt Metallica Sergei Rachmaninov Ninc Inch Nails Francisco Tarrega Pink Floyd PyotrTchaikovsky The Police HeitorVilla-Lobos Prince Queen Modern: Radiohead ACDC Rage Against the Machine AphexTwins, Red Hot Chili Peppers Arctic Monkeys Frank Sinatra The Beach Boys, Smashing Pumpkins The Beatles, The Smiths .David Bowie Tool Jeff Buckley U2 The Cure Tom Waits Depeche Mode, The Who The Four Seasons Background Info Formed while attending Teignmouth Community College Previously named Gothic Plague, Fixed Penalty and Rocket Baby Dolls Won Battle of the Bands After winning the band changed their name to Muse. Background and Discography In1995 Muse was spotted by Dennis Smith In 1997 Smith offered Muse free studio time Self-titled EP was released with the 'Dangerous' label one year later. Signed to Maverick in 1998. They released their first single 'Uno followed by 'Cave' ‘Showbiz’ released in 1999 Produced by John Leckie 'Origin of Symmetry’ followed in 2001 Single ‘Plug in Baby’ reached number 11 'New Born' hit top 20 Hullabaloo DVD released in 2002 only Muse album to release on SACD Background and Discography ‘Absolution’ released in 2003 War in Iraq changed vibe of album 'Time is Running Out’ was the only single in the top 10 on UK charts. A European tour followed album Muse won Best British Rock/Indie Band By 2004, Muse toured Australia, France, Japan, the U.S, and Canada. Compared to Coldplay 'Black Holes and Revelations' released in 2006. Influenced by jazz, R&B, and soul. co-produced by Rich and Muse. reached No. 1 on U.K. chart and in much of Europe and Australia. reached number nine on the Billboard 200 album chart in US Live album H.A.A.R.P. released in 2008 Featured two concerts at Wembley Stadium Tours and Performances Resistance Tour 2009-2010 starting in Teignmouth Held two shows at Wembley Stadium in September 2010 Toured with U2 Longest U.S. tour to date Headlined the Big Day Out Festival in January 2010 Took place in Australia and New Zealand Twilight book/movie series has increased popularity/fame Author Stephanie Meyers requested musi by the band for the soundtracks.