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Damon Albarn

Blur's Damon Albarn Didn't Want To Do Second Wembley Stadium Show

Damon Albarn wanted to cancel Blur's second Wembley Stadium comeback show - because he was “not into going onstage”.The 'Parklife' hitmakers - comprising Damon Albarn, Dave Rowntree, Graham Coxon and Alex James - got back...

Blur

Spalife: Blur Rocker Alex James Gets A Mani And Pedi Before Awards Ceremonies

Blur rocker Alex James likes to get a manicure, pedicure and facial before attending glitzy events.The cheese-making musician - who is best known as the bassist of the Britpop group - swapped out his partying...

Damon Albarn

Blur To Release Documentary And Concert Film

Blur are to release both a concert film and a documentary charting their 2023 reunion.The 'Parklife' hitmakers - comprising Damon Albarn, Dave Rowntree, Graham Coxon and Alex James - got back together for their first...

Damon Albarn

'It’S Too Much For Me': Damon Albarn Says Blur Is Going On Hiatus Again

Damon Albarn says it's time for Blur to "wrap up" again after a fleeting reunion.The 'Song 2' hitmakers - also comprising Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree - reunited to release their first album...

Alex James

Blur's Alex James Says Raising Five Kids Is 'Harder Than Playing In A Band'

Blur's Alex James says being a dad to five kids is harder than being in a band.The bassist is dad to son Geronimo, 19, twins Artemis and Galileo, 17, and daughters Sable, 14, and Beatrix,...

Blur

Blur Declare Wembley Shows Best Gigs Ever

Blur think their recent Wembley Stadium shows were their “best ever” gigs.The ‘Narcissist’ hitmakers have been performing together for over 30 years but don’t think anything they’ve done can compare to their two recent huge...

Blur

Blur Here To Stay! Britpop Legends Insist The Band Is 'Something That None Of Us Can Ever Walk Away From'

Blur are open to more "interesting" concert opportunities after playing two sold-out nights at London's Wembley Stadium, vowing never to "walk away" from the band.The reunited Britpop legends - who headlined Glastonbury in 1998 and...

Alex James

Alex James Insists Blur's Kids Are More Rock 'N' Roll Than Them

Alex James has insisted Blur's children are much more rock 'n' roll than the Britpop legends.The 'Song 2' bassist - who once claimed to have spend "a million pounds on drugs and booze" but...

Graham Coxon

Graham Coxon: I Didn’T Deserve To Have Fun In Blur’S Hey Day

Graham Coxon felt like he “didn’t deserve” to have a good time after shooting to fame with Blur.The 53-year-old guitarist rose to prominence with the Britpop band in the 1990s but he struggled with anxiety...

Graham Coxon

Blur To Play Two Nights At Wembley Stadium Due To Phenomenal Demand

Blur have announced a second Wembley Stadium reunion gig "due to phenomenal demand".The Britpop legends recently announced a pair of reunion shows at London's Wembley Stadium on July 8, 2023, and Beauregard Festival in Hérouville-Saint-Clair,...

David Rowntree

Dave Rowntree Says Blur's 'Chemistry Cannot Be Manufactured'

Dave Rowntree believes Blur got "much better" after bassist Alex James joined the band.The Britpop legends have just announced a pair of reunion shows at London's Wembley Stadium and Beauregard Festival in Hérouville-Saint-Clair, Normandy next...

Blur

Blur To Reunite For One-off UK Headline Show Next Year

Blur are reuniting for their first headline show since 2015 at London's Wembley Stadium next year.The Britpop legends haven't toured together since their run in support of their comeback LP 'The Magic Whip', seven years...

Graham Coxon

Graham Coxon Wanted Blur To 'Miss' Him

Graham Coxon wanted Blur and their fans to "miss" him when he departed the Britpop group.The guitarist entered rehab for alcoholism in 2001 and his communications with his bandmates broke down and they decided to...

Damon Albarn

Blur 'Lining Up Huge Comeback Gig'

Blur are reportedly planning a major music comeback with a huge gig in London.The Britpop legends are said to have been "privately masterminding" their return over the last year and they are hoping to schedule...

Alex James

Alex James Won't Have A Kitchen Injury At Big Feastival

Alex James has pledged not to "cut [his] finger off" at his Big Feastival.The Blur bassist will be throwing open the doors of his Cotswolds farm to festivalgoers later this month and though he'll be...

Blur

Blur's Dave Rowntree Drops Debut Solo Single

Blur's Dave Rowntree has launched his solo career with his debut single 'London Bridge'.The 'Parklife' group's drummer inked a deal with Cooking Vinyl in 2021 for his first solo LP, and the first taste of...

Big Feastival 2022: Anne-marie, Human League And Stereophonics Headlining Alex James' Event

Anne-Marie, Stereophonics and The Human League are headlining Big Feastival 2022.Blur legend Alex James is welcoming a host of huge acts to his Cotswolds farm over the August Bank Holiday weekend, including the likes of...

Blur

Blur's Dave Rowntree Signs Solo Record Deal For Debut Album

Blur's Dave Rowntree has signed to an indie label for his debut album.The 'Parklife' group's drummer has inked a deal with Cooking Vinyl for his first solo record, which is due out in 2022.The 57-year-old...

Graham Coxon

Graham Coxon: Blur Needs A Reason To Reunite

Graham Coxon has insisted he'll be up for reuniting with Blur when the time is right.The 52-year-old guitarist has compared his workload to "a massive English breakfast" and admitted he probably wouldn't notice if someone...

Alex James

Blur Only Paid Off Debts Incurred In The 90s 'Two Years Ago'

Alex James has claimed Blur only paid off their debts for their 'Leisure' tour "about two years ago".The 'Song 2' group's record label bankrolled their 1992 US run in support of their acclaimed 1991 debut...

Alex James

Alex James Hints At Blur Reunion At Big Feastival

Alex James has hinted Blur could perform at the Big Feastival.The 52-year-old bassist is hoping all his former bandmates, Damon Albarn, Dave Rowntree, and Graham Coxon, will be in attendance at his farm for this...

Tom Grennan And Sophie Ellis-bextor Join Big Feastival Bill

Tom Grennan, Maisie Peters and Sophie Ellis-Bextor have been added to the line-up for The Big Feastival. Blur rocker and cheesemaker Alex James' annual music and food festival is set to return on August Bank...

Alex James

Rag'n'bone Man, Nile Rodgers + Chic And More To Rock 10th Big Feastival In August

The Big Feastival's 10th edition will go ahead this summer.Blur rocker and cheesemaker Alex James' annual music and food festival is set to return on August Bank Holiday (August 27 – 29 August 2021) on...

Sleaford Mods

Sleaford Mods Slam Stormzy For Religious References In Blinded By Your Grace

Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson has criticised Stormzy for the religious references in his lyrics.The punk duo - which also includes Andrew Fearn - slammed the use of the hook 'One time for the Lord?' from...

Damon Albarn

Damon Albarn Looks Forward To More Blur Shows

Damon Albarn is open to playing more Blur shows.The Britpop legends haven't toured together since their 2015 run in support of their comeback LP, 'The Magic Whip', but the 52-year-old frontman reunited with his bandmates...

Alex James

Blur's Alex James: Coronavirus Is Killing Live Music

Alex James says coronavirus is killing live music.The Blur bassist has slammed the UK government for prioritising the reopening of shops and cinemas over venues, when the live music sector contributes a considerable amount each...

Liam Gallagher

Liam Gallagher Slams Noel Gallagher's Claims About His Feud With Damon Albarn

Liam Gallagher has insisted he has never warred with Damon Albarn over a girl, after Noel Gallagher blamed the famous Oasis versus Blur feud on the pair's falling out.Noel claimed this week that the war...

Damon Albarn

Blur Didn't Want To Be The Biggest Band In The World

Blur have never wanted to be the ''biggest band in the world''.The 'Girls and Boys' hitmakers - who released their first album since 2003, 'The Magic Whip', earlier this year - think they have been...

Alesha Dixon

Alesha Dixon Announces Album

Alesha Dixon will release her new album in October.The 36-year-old singer has announced the release of her new solo LP, 'Do It For Love' - her fourth studio record - which she has teased will...

Blur

Blur's Alex James 'Proud' Of Damon Albarn's Five Hour Set

Blur's Alex James is ''proud'' of Damon Albarn for playing a five hour set.The frontman of the rock group had to be escorted off the stage by security when he refused to end the show...

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