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Blur Argue Over Set List
Blur have been arguing over the set list ahead of their Hyde Park show.The reformed group perform at the outdoor London venue on Sunday (12.08.12) as part of an Olympic closing ceremony concert - their...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 August 2012
Blur's 'Sarcastic' Album
Graham Coxon says Blur's 'Parklife' album was ''sarcastic''. The singer-songwriter doesn't understand why people regard their third studio album as a ''celebration of Englishness'' as the lyrics in the title song - written about their...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 July 2012
Blur Echo 'The Beatles' With London Rooftop Show
Brit-pop saviours Blur took to the rooftop of their recording studio for a free, stream-able (via Twitter) gig for their fans last night (June 2nd) in what was their first gig in almost three year's....
By WENN on 03 July 2012
Blur To Unveil Two New 'Olympics' Songs, Via Twitter
Blur have announced that they intend to unveil two new songs via Twitter, Rolling Stone reports today. The British band have written two new tracks specifically for their August 12, 2012 show in Hyde Park,...
By WENN on 25 June 2012
Paloma Faith And Razorlight To Headline Jamie Oliver Festival
Paloma Faith will headline Jamie Oliver presents The Big Feastival with Alex James.The food and music festival - which raises money for the Jamie Oliver Foundation and this year will be held at Blur bassist...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 May 2012
Blur Announce Intimate Shows Ahead Of Olympics Concert
Blur have announced a string of intimate shows before their concert closing the Olympics in Britain. The 'Song 2' band are to play in British towns Margate, Wolverhampton and Plymouth, as well as appearing at...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 May 2012
Damon Albarn Thinks New Blur Sound Would Be Interesting
Damon Albarn thinks a new Blur album would be ''interesting''.The group - who have been largely defunct since 2003, apart from a series of one-off shows in 2009 - haven't released a record since 2003's...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 May 2012
Alex James' Fury Over Farm Festival Financial Collapse
Blur star Alex James has opened up about his shock after the promoters who staged a festival at his farm in England went bust, leaving debts of more than $1.6 million (£1 million).The event, titled...
By WENN on 04 March 2012
Blur Refused To Accept Brit Award In 2010
Blur refused to accept a BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music in 2010. The 'Parklife' group - who have been largely defunct since 2003, apart from a series of one-off shows in 2009 -...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 February 2012
Blur To Headline Olympics Closing Ceremony Concert
Blur will headline an Olympics Closing Celebration concert in August. The Britpop band have joined a line up including The Specials and New Order for the BT London Live concert in Hyde Park, which will...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 February 2012
James Slammed By Animal Rights Group For Praising Mcdonald's
Officials at People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals have launched a furious broadside against British rocker Alex James after he praised fast food outlets.The Blur bassist, who also now runs a cheese farm, visited...
By WENN on 18 January 2012
Blur To Record After Brits 2012?
Blur look set to perform at the Brit Awards, and may record new material in 2012. The 'Parklife' group have been largely defunct since 2003, apart from a series of one-off shows in 2009, but...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 January 2012
Blur To Return For Brits Performance
British rockers Blur will reform on stage to perform at the upcoming Brit Awards ceremony, according to bassist Alex James.The band returned to the music scene in 2009 after a six-year hiatus to headline a...
By WENN on 19 December 2011
Blur To Be Honored At Brits As New Album Rumors Swirl
Blur are set to be awarded with the Outstanding Contribution to Music award at next year's BriTs ceremony, reports the Bbc. The group hit their commercial peak in the mid 90s, the now infamous chart...
By WENN on 08 December 2011
Blur Playing Together Again
Blur have been meeting up and recording together. The band's future has been uncertain since they finished a string of shows in the UK in 2009 and went to pursue various other projects, but singer...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 November 2011
Blur Reunion Held Back By Cheese
Alex James says making cheese and raising his children are holding back a Blur reunion.The band's bassist - who is also a full time cheese farmer - is planning to meet up with bandmates guitarist...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 August 2011
Alex James Helps Homeless Man
Blur star Alex James has helped a homeless man in Britain turn his life around after taking him in for a new U.K. TV show.The rocker invited Danny Newton to stay at his farm in...
By WENN on 10 May 2011
Blur Reuniting In 2011?
Blur will "definitely" get back together this year.The 'Song 2' band's future has remained in question since they played a handful of triumphant shows in 2009, but drummer Dave Rowntree is confident all four members...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 January 2011
Blur To Record New Album
Blur will record a new album in 2011. Although the Britpop group had previously played down rumours they would record an album after reforming for a number of shows in 2009, they have now scheduled...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 December 2010
Alex James' Classical Saviour
Alex James says classical music saved him when Blur were "disintegrating".The band's bassist says that after they originally parted ways with guitarist Graham Coxon in 2002 and the band was left in a state of...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 September 2010
Blur Are Glastonbury's Best
Blur's headlining slot at Glastonbury last year has been voted the best performance at the festival in 40 years.BBC 6 Music radio presenter Lauren Laverne revealed the British indie group - which consists of Damon...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 June 2010
Blur Prepare For 'Fools Day'
Blur's Record Day single will be called 'Fools Day'.The four-piece band announced the name of the first track they have recorded together since 2003's 'Battery in Your Leg' for their 'Think Tank' album yesterday (14.05.10)....
By Bang Showbiz on 15 April 2010
James Disgusted By Jagger
BLUR star ALEX JAMES is disgusted by veteran rockers like SIR MICK JAGGER, who still party as hard as a twentysomething. The Blur bassist is happy he quit living the life of a rock star...
By WENN on 11 July 2007
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