founding member

noun

: an original member of a group (such as a club or corporation)

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The band, which still features founding member Mike Love, also performs Aug. 22 at the Blue Note Summer Sessions at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 16 July 2025 The group has undergone several lineup changes over the years, but is currently helmed by founding member Liam and his brother Noel, who joined Oasis after its inception. Nicole Briese, People.com, 11 July 2025 As the veteran rock group releases a new album and readies for a tour that will take them to seven states, founding member Jock Bartley reveals his love for other travel destinations besides his everyday Rocky Mountain high. Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 The Rapture has announced its first proper headlining tour in 15 years, with founding member Luke Jenner and the rest of the indie group heading out across North America and Europe this fall. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for founding member

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“Founding member.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/founding%20member. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.

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