Blur

Blur are a British rock band formed in London in 1988, considered one of the central figures of the Britpop movement of the 1990s. The band is known for defining and subsequently expanding the genre, with influences ranging from 1960s British pop to alternative rock and electronic music. Principal Members The historical and current lineup includes: Damon Albarn (vocals, keyboards) Graham Coxon (guitar, backing vocals) Alex James (bass guitar, backing vocals) Dave Rowntree (drums, percussion, backing vocals) Career and Success Initially known as Seymour, Blur achieved great success in the UK with their albums celebrating British culture, such as Parklife (1994) and The Great Escape (1995). Their album Parklife, which reached number one in the UK charts, is considered one of the defining albums of Britpop. They were involved in a heated media rivalry with another iconic Britpop band, Oasis, in 1995, an event the press dubbed "the Battle of Britpop". Subsequently, the band shifted stylistically, embracing a sound closer to American indie and alternative rock, as evidenced by their self-titled album Blur (1997), which contained their most internationally successful hit, "Song 2". Blur is a British rock band formed in London in 1988, considered one of the central figures of the Britpop movement of the 1990s. The band is known for defining and subsequently expanding the genre, with influences ranging from 1960s British pop to alternative rock and electronic music. Principal Members The historical and current lineup includes: Members have also pursued various solo projects; most notably, Damon Albarn is the co-founder and driving force of the successful virtual band Gorillaz. The band reunited for tours and remained active intermittently, releasing their ninth studio album, The Ballad of Darren, in 2023.