Gorillaz Band Members In Real Life

By | On 29 October 2023 08:58 AM

Gorillaz original members Jamie (left) and Albarn (far right) promoting their project Song Machine Season One( Source : instagram )

Gorillaz band members in real life are singer and producer Damon Albarn and comic artist Jamie Hewlett. Hewlett and Albarn formed the band in 1998.

Their friendship started after Albarn and Hewlett shared a flat together in Westbourne Grove, London.

Since its conception, the band has won a Grammy award for Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals in 2005 for their song "Feel Good Inc."

This single was also nominated for Record of the Year at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards. They are one of the few pioneers of the virtual band and have established a benchmark in their genre.

What Do The Gorillaz Look Like In A Real Life?

Jamie (left) and Damon celebrating 2018 New Year with a blast. ( Source : instagram )

The real members of Gorillaz do not look anything like their virtual members. Damon and Jamie look like normal, middle-aged British blokes.

Damon Albarn

Albarn promoting his feature song with Romeo Elvis in 2019 which was later included in the album Chocolat( Source : facebook )

Damon Albarn is an English-Icelandic musician and songwriter. Prior to Gorillaz, Albarn created a band named Blur with guitarist Graham Coxon.

Blur is best remembered for their hit songs, passionate fans and strong rivalry with the band Oasis. After the band first split up in 2001, Damon dabbled his hands into making the Gorillaz which, as we know, became the best-selling virtual band of all time.

In fact, his work with Gorillaz has overshadowed Blur for younger audiences, who don't even know he was part of the Britpop band.

Jamie Hewlett

Emma De Caunes wishing her husband Jamie happy birthday in April 2023( Source : instagram )

Jamie Hewlett is a creator, illustrator, and director. He grew up in Horsham, West Sussex. Earlier in his career, he created a comic called "Tank Girl."

Due to the comic's biggest surge of popularity, it was later adapted into a movie of the same title but it became a commercial flop and was criticized by fans.

As for his work with Gorillaz, Hewlett contributes to most of the art for the band since its formation, and has also directed some music videos.

When Did Jamie Hewlett And Damon Albarn Meet?

Hewlett (right) and Damon (left) posing together for W magazine photo captured by Tim Walker( Source : instagram )

Jamie Hewlett and Damon Albarn met via Blur band's lead guitarist Graham Coxon. Coxon was a fan of Hewlett's work.

Graham convinced Hewlett to take an interview of "Blur" and met Albarn there. However, Hewlett initially thought Albarn was a selfish person.

Jamie's relationship soured with Coxon after he started dating Coxon's ex-girlfriend. In a weird twist of events, Jamie's breakup with Coxon's ex led him to make share a London flat with Damon.

Getting to know each other and sharing the same living space contributed to their thoughts on building a virtual band from scratch.

Now, the two male band member's partnership has led to the release of eight studio albums, three compilation albums, and eleven EPs.

What Bands Has Damon Albarn Been In?

Damon promoting his country Iceland and his new album titled "The Nearer The Mountain."( Source : instagram )

Besides, Gorillaz, Damon has been in Blur, The Good, The Bad & the Queen, and Rocket Juice & the Moon.

Albarn is a talented musician who has a knack for playing, composing, and writing songs. He has garnered success with multiple projects as well as his solo work.

Blur

Blur, the band, consisted of singer Damon, lead guitarist Graham Coxon, bassist Alex James, and drummer Dave Rowntree.

They were among the most successful British bands of the 90s, during a period called Britpop. They were nominated for 87 awards, and won 43, throughout their career.

Their song "Park Life" won the "British Single of the Year" award at the Brit Awards in 1995.

Damon also won the Songwriter of the Year by Ivor Novello award.

The Good, The Bad & The Queen

Members of good bad queen along with Albarn beside the gentleman with the hat( Source : instagram )

The Good, the Bad & The Queen's lineup was made up of Albarn, bassist Paul Simonon, guitarist Simon Toing, and drummer Tony Allen.

After their formation, the band released two albums "The Good, The Bad & The Queen" and "Merrie Land." The band disbanded in 2019.

Rocket Juice & The Moon

Rocket Juice & The Moon is a collab album project of Gorillaz musician Albarn, Red Hot Chilli Peppers bassist Flea, and Fela Kuti's drummer Tony Allen.

This band's debut album consists of 18 tracks which were praised by both critics and audiences. Also, the band also performed together in "Another Honest Jon's Chop Up!"

Gorillaz Backstory And Characters Name

Gorillaz group members promoting their song New Gold remixed by Domdolla( Source : instagram )

Gorillaz backstory consists of characters whose names are 2-D, Murdoc Nichols, Noodle, and Russel Hobbs. Their roles are:

2-D - Vocalist
Murdoc - Bassist
Noodle - Guitarist
Russel - Drummer

The members of the band have a grim and intriguing backstory. "Gorillaz"'s bassist Murdoc Nichols once even went to prison and was replaced by the character name Ace from The Powerpuff Girls.

2-D

2D from the Song Machie season one, the best parts were posted on Gorillaz instagram( Source : instagram )

2-D is the lead singer, and the virtual member is voiced by the actor Kevin Bishop. The character is loosely based on Chris Gentry from the Britpop band "Menswear."

He is also known as "Stuart Harold Pot" and his singing voice is provided by Albarn. The character's voice is high-pitched and squeaky in contrast to Damon who often has a soft and melodic sound.

The lead singer of the band got his name because of having two dents (2-D) in his head, due to one from falling off a tree and the other one from being injured after Murdoc Niccals hit him in the head.

Murdoc Niccals

Murdoc singing I see the rains coming down from 2021 song "Rhinestone Eyes."( Source : instagram )

Murdoc Niccals is the bassist of the band and is voiced by Phil Cornwell. The character is based on Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones.

According to his backstory, his parents were abusive. In fact, the distinct shape of his nose is due to abuse from his family.

Niccals was interested in Satanism from a young age, and sold his soul to become a rock star. He changed his middle name from "Alphonce" to Satan's given name of "Faust."

Noodle

Noodle is a fictional Japanese singer and musician who plays lead guitar and keyboards in the band. She is voiced by the Japanese actress Haruka Abe since 2018.

She became a member of the band after 2-D's ex-girlfriend Paula Cracker was kicked out of the band for cheating on him with Murdoc.

According to Noodle's past, she was a participant in a supersoldier project of the Japanese government which trained her in weapons, languages, and musical instruments with an exceptional forte with guitar.

Russel Hobbs

Russel Hobbs is an American musician who plays drums and percussion in the band. He is voiced by artist Remi Kabaka Jr.

Hobbs has experienced paranormal activity since his childhood. His friends were shot and killed in a drive-by and their souls were possessed in his body, but were later cleansed.

He became a member of Gorillaz after he was kidnapped by Murdoc Niccals who recently bought Kong Studios. He suffered from Stockholm syndrome and decided to stay with the band.

Gorillaz Concert Tour Dates And Tickets

Gorillaz concert tour shall begin from Los Angeles and end at Boston in September 19 of this year.( Source : instagram )

Gorillaz Concert Tour Dates Tickets are from Sep 10-19, 2023 and the price for the band's cheapest tickets is from $61-$94.

"Gorillaz" shall perform in The Getaway show alongside artists like Lil Yachty, Kaytranada, and Remi Wolf. Their shows performance for September of this year are as follows:

BMO Stadium Los Angeles, US Sep 10

Ticket price lowest: $94
Highest Price: $204+

Q2 Stadium Austin Texas, US Sep 13

Lowest Ticket Price: $69
Highest Price: $253+

Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre Chicago, US Sep 16

Lowest Ticket Price: $61
Highest Price: $509+

Fenway Park Boston, US Sep 19

Lowest Ticket Price: $79
Highest Ticket Price: $129

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