The Mission

The Mission (known as The Mission UK in the United States, because of a naming clash with a Philadelphia R&B band) is a Gothic rock band formed in 1986 by Wayne Hussey and

The Mission (known as The Mission UK in the United States, because of a naming clash with a Philadelphia R&B band) is a Gothic rock band formed in 1986 by Wayne Hussey and Craig Adams (both of The Sisters of Mercy), soon adding Mick Brown (of Red Lorry Yellow Lorry) and Simon Hinkler (of Artery/Pulp).

Initially touring as the Sisterhood, their former employer Andrew Eldritch threw out a quick spoiler to force a name-change. However, the combination of Mick's brand of speakers and a book relating to Hussey's Mormon upbringing makes them decide on The Mission. Using rejected demos from their sessions with Eldritch, the band quickly put out two indie singles on the Chapter 22 label, generating fever pitch interest from various record companies.