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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...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 July 2015
Alex James Blown Away By Fans' Reaction To Blur Reunion
The British band got back together last year (14) to make its first album in 12 years, The Magic Whip, and James still cannot believe how well the comeback has been received....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 16 July 2015
Alex James: I'm Up For More Blur Music
Alex James is ''up for'' making more music with Blur.The bassist has teased the band could continue to work on more material together after they recently reformed to release their first studio album in 12...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 24 June 2015
Blur Prove They're Well And Truly Back With Hit Packed Bst Hyde Park Set
Blur showed they haven't missed a beat since their BritPop heyday on Saturday night when they played a hit packed set at the BST festival in London’s Hyde Park. The gig began with singer Damon...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 22 June 2015
Blur's Damon Albarn Hands Out Ice Creams
Damon Albarn handed out ice creams to fans at Blur's headline performance at Barclaycard Presents British Summer Time in Hyde Park on Saturday night (20.06.15).The 'Song 2' hitmaker's dished out the tasty treat to those...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 21 June 2015
Blur's Alex James Loves 'Smoking Hot' Taylor Swift
Blur's Alex James thinks Taylor Swift is ''smoking hot''.The Britpop band's bassist has praised the 'Shake It Off' hitmaker saying she is ''bigger'' than ''anyone ever'' and Alex - who has children, Sable, Beatrix, Artemis,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 17 June 2015
Blur's Alex James Hopes Oasis Get Back Together: "They Can Support Us"
Few Britpop figures were as memorable as Blur’s Alex James. With his trademark bass guitar pose of one foot on the front-of-stage speaker and cigarette nonchalantly dangling out of his mouth, he’s always admitted to...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 02 June 2015
Alex James: Oasis Should Reform And Support Blur
Alex James wants Oasis to reform so they can be Blur's ''support'' act.The Blur bassist is amused by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher's ongoing war of words since they split in August 2009 and the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 01 June 2015
Alex James: 'I Invented Cocaine Boast'
The bassist hit headlines in 2007 when he released his tell-all memoir, Bit of a Blur, and bragged that he had spent a fortune on his Champagne-and-cocaine lifestyle during the 1990s. However,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 01 June 2015
Damon Albarn: Blur's Album Like An Accidental Pregnancy
Damon Albarn has compared Blur's new album to an accidental pregnancy.The 47-year-old singer-songwriter admitted the band - which also features Graham Coxon, Dave Rowntree and Alex James - had no plans to make a new...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 May 2015
Blur To Play Free Show In New York On Friday
To support the release of their new album The Magic Whip, Blur have announced that they’ll be playing a free concert in New York later this week on May 1st.The British group, promoting their first...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 29 April 2015
Graham Coxon Wanted Blur Reunion After Reading Alex James' Book
Bassist James released his tell-all book in 2007, charting the Parklife hitmakers' wild lifestyle at the height of their fame, and Coxon was inspired to consider a comeback after realising his walkout in...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 01 April 2015
Alex James Praises Florence Welch
The Libertines will release details of their new album ''soon''.The band - made up of Carl Barat, John Hassall, Gary Powell and Pete Doherty - have recently been working on the follow-up to their self-titled...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 01 April 2015
Blur To Headline Isle Of Wight Festival
Blur will headline Isle of Wight Festival.The Britpop band have been confirmed as the headliners for the Saturday night of the festival, with the band promising the show will be ''different'' to their previous performances.Guitarist...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 March 2015
Blur Guitarist Graham Coxon Talks About 'The Magic Whip' Recording Sessions
Blur guitarist Graham Coxon revealed that he agreed to record the new Blur album partly out of guilt left over from his original departure from the band in 2002. Coxon left the group during the...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 26 March 2015
Blur Debut New Album 'The Magic Whip' In Full During Intimate Fanclub Gig
Blur played their upcoming The Magic Whip album in its entirety last night, during a special fanclub-only gig at London club Mode. 300 of the band’s most dieheard fans were in attendance for the intimate...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 21 March 2015
Blur Announce First Album In 11 Years
Blur have announced the release of their first album in 11 years. The rock band - made up of vocalist Damon Albarn, guitarist and vocalist Graham Coxon, bassist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree -...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 19 February 2015
Alex James Doubtful Over Blur's Future
Alex James doesn't know if Blur will collaborate together in the future.The 'Song 2' hitmakers - comprising bassist Alex, guitarist Graham Coxon, drummer Dave Rowntree and singer Damon Albarn - reformed in 2009 and have...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 10 August 2014
Lily Allen Unveils Her Unofficial World Cup Song
Lily Allen has unveiled her unofficial World Cup song for England.The 'Hard Out Here' hitmaker has debuted a new track on her SoundCloud page, and although it doesn't refer to soccer or the upcoming FIFA...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 04 June 2014
Damon Albarn: Blur Will Play Live Again
Damon Albarn is ''sure'' Blur will play live again. The frontman releases his debut solo album 'Everyday Robots' this month but is still close to his band mates Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 April 2014
Blur's Alex James To Launch Britpop Drink
Blur's Alex James wants to use the name 'Britpop' for a new drink.The bass player applied for the trademark in October last year and it was published for consultation by the UK's Intellectual Property Office...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 January 2014
Alex James: 'Modern Festivals Mean Nothing'
Blur rocker Alex James is convinced the U.K. has too many summer rock festivals and blames the glut for turning the once-special events into "gap year culture".The bassist insists Britain's two biggest outdoor gigs -...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 30 August 2013
Alex James: Damon Albarn And Noel Gallagher Are Working Together
Damon Albarn and Noel Gallagher are ''working together on a lot of stuff''. The former music rivals - whose bands Blur and Oasis were embroiled in a war of words in the mid-1990s - have...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 August 2013
Alex James Gets Festival Tips From Glastonbury's Michael Eavis
Alex James has ''sympathy'' for Glastonbury organiser Michael Eavis for the massive job he takes on every year.The Blur bassist has the utmost respect for Michael, 77, for what he achieves with his renowned music...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 June 2013
Alex James: Blur Sessions Went Well
Alex James believes Blur will release a new album.The bassist has revealed the band's impromptu recording sessions in May - which took place after they had to cancel gigs in Tokyo, Japan, and Taiwan -...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 June 2013
Damon Albarn Confirms Work On Solo Album
Damon Albarn is working on a solo album.The Blur frontman has confirmed he has joined forced with XL Records chief Richard Russell for the record and believes it is his input which will prevent the...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 May 2013
Blur Recording New Album
Blur are starting work on a new album.The 'Parklife' band will work on their first record since 2003's 'Think Tank' - which didn't include guitarist Graham Coxon - after having to pull out of some...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 May 2013
Blur Song Confused Elton John
Blur left Sir Elton John confused with a song about his penis.The Britpop group - comprising singer Damon Albarn, bassist Alex James, guitarist Graham Coxon and drummer Dave Rowntree - included the ballad 'Sir Elton...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 April 2013
Tears All Round As Blur Close Olympics Celebration Concert
Blur packed a punch that could rival one that Olympic boxing champion Luke Campbell would struggle to match, as they blew away the Hyde Park crowd at the sold-out Closing Ceremony Celebration Concert last night.As...
By WENN on 13 August 2012
Blur Rock Olympics Closing Concert
Blur headlined the Olympics closing ceremony concert in London's Hyde Park with a mammoth set last night (13.08.12).The Britpop legends performed some of their biggest hits for the sell-out crowd, including 'Girls & Boys', 'Country...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 August 2012
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