The Innocence Mission

The Innocence Mission
Background information
OriginLancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
GenresAlternative rock, indie pop, indie folk, dream pop
Years active1986–present
Labels
MembersKaren Peris
Don Peris
Mike Bitts
Steve Brown
Websitewww.theinnocencemission.com

The Innocence Mission (sometimes stylized as the innocence mission) is an American alternative rock and indie folk band that was formed in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1986. The group's current members are Karen Peris (née McCullough), her husband (and fellow guitarist) Don Peris, and Mike Bitts (on bass guitar). While all of these members have contributed to the composition of the band's music, Karen Peris serves as the innocence mission's primary songwriter. She is also a multi-instrumentalist, additionally playing instruments such as the accordion and the Hammond organ on the band's releases. As of October 2024, the group has released a total of fourteen studio albums.