Blur (band)
Blur is an English alternative rock band. Formed in London in 1988 originally under the name Seymour, the group's members are singer Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon, bassist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree. Blur's first album Leisure (1991) contained the sounds of Madchester and shoegazing. After a change in sound started by English guitar pop groups such as the Kinks, the Beatles and XTC, Blur released Modern Life Is Rubbish (1993), Parklife (1994) and The Great Escape (1995). As a result, the band helped the Britpop genre become popular and became popular in the UK, which was helped by a rivalry with Oasis in 1995 called "The Battle of Britpop".
Blur | |
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 Blur in concert 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Britpop, alternative rock, indie rock |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Labels | Food Parlophone Virgin |
| Associated acts | Gorillaz The Good, the Bad & the Queen The Ailerons WigWam Fat Les Me Me Me |
| Website | www.blur.co.uk |
| Past members | Damon Albarn Graham Coxon Alex James Dave Rowntree |
Discography
- Leisure (1991)
- Modern Life Is Rubbish (1993)
- Parklife (1994)
- The Great Escape (1995)
- Blur (1997)
- 13 (1999)
- Think Tank (2003)
- The Magic Whip (2015)
- The Ballad of Darren (2023)
Blur (band) Media
After their original name, Seymour, was rejected by Food Records, the band chose Blur from a list of alternatives the label drew up.
Blur at the Roskilde Festival, 1999
Coxon (left) and Albarn (right) on stage at the Newcastle Academy in June 2009
Blur, "The Ballad Of Darren" Album Playback Show at Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, Tuesday 25 July 2023
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