The Jesus and Mary Chain were a Scottish alternative rock band that revolved around the songwriting partnership of brothers Jim and William Reid. Hailing from East Kilbride in Scotland, they released a constant string of albums, singles and EPs from their formation in 1984 until their demise in 1999. The Jesus and Mary Chain's early gigs have become the stuff of legend in indie circles. Many shows culminated with the Reids trashing their equipment, which was often followed by the audience rioting.