Originally from Sheffield in South Yorkshire, England, Reverend & the Makers
formed in 2005 by lead singer Jon McClure, known as "The Reverend." The band was
signed to the London label Wall of Sound after a successful concert, which led
to a recording session featuring Alex Turner, the leader of Arctic Monkeys, who
invited them to embark on their sold-out tour. With a unique mix of indie guitar
pop, electronica and a Madchester-inspired funk, the group released their debut
single, “Heavyweight Champion of the World”, which reached number one on the UK
Independent charts, which wa...