The Jesus and Mary Chain are a Scottish alternative rock band formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 1984. The band revolves around the songwriting partnership of brothers Jim and William Reid. They released a constant string of albums, singles and EPs from their formation in 1984 until their breakup in 1999. In 2007 the band reunited and began work on a new album.

The Jesus and Mary Chain are a Scottish alternative rock band that revolves around the songwriting partnership of brothers Jim and William Reid. From East Kilbride in Scotland, the JAMC released a constant string of albums, singles and EPs until their demise in 1999. The band reunited in 2007. The initial line-up was augmented by bassist Douglas Hart and drummer Bobby Gillespie . Gillespie played standing up in the manner of the The Velvet Underground ’s Maureen “Moe” Tucker. The Mary Chai