Artist Bio
Name: Gorillaz
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Biography
Virtual band founded in 1998 by [a=Damon Albarn] and [a=Jamie Hewlett]. They can be found in [i]The Guiness Book of World Records[/I] under Most Successful Virtual Band. When the band were first created in 1998, the original concept was a group named 'Gorilla', with a slightly different lineup. Members: [a=2D (3)] - Lead singer, keyboards, additional instruments. Gained his nickname from injuries he sustained in a car accident (vocals performed by [a=Damon Albarn]). [a=Murdoc Niccals] - Bassist, additional instruments. Sold his soul and middle name to the devil for the band's success. [a=Noodle (2)] - Guitarist, occasional backing vocalist. A Japanese expat and former child soldier, she was shipped to the band in a FedEx crate when she was eight years old. [a=Russel Hobbs] - Drummer. An American expat, possessed by the ghosts of his late friends; Creator of Hobbs Hot Sauce. Former members: Paula Cracker - Guitarist. 2D's girlfriend of two months, she was kicked out of the band for having an affair with Murdoc. She was a part of the band when they were known as 'Gorilla'. Mr. Maggits - An actual gorilla who played bongos, also during the band's time as 'Gorilla'. Del - Rapper. One of the Russel's ghost friends, he was sent to the afterlife by the Grim Reaper following their first album (vocals performed by [a=Del Tha Funkee Homosapien]). Cyborg Noodle - Guitarist. Robotic replica of the real Noodle who replaced her during the Plastic Beach era. [a6760389] - Bassist. Former Gangreen Gang member (from the cartoon The Powerpuff Girls), joined in 2018 to fill in for Murdoc while he was serving time in jail after being framed for smuggling.
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Check this outPopular Tracks on Spotify
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1.Feel Good Inc.Demon Days
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2.On Melancholy HillPlastic Beach
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3.Clint EastwoodGorillaz
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4.DARE (feat. Shaun Ryder & Roses Gabor)Demon Days
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5.She's My Collar (feat. Kali Uchis)Humanz (Deluxe)
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6.Rhinestone EyesPlastic Beach
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7.New Gold (feat. Tame Impala and Bootie Brown)Cracker Island
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8.Dirty Harry (feat. Bootie Brown)Demon Days
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9.19-2000Gorillaz
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10.The God of Lying (feat. IDLES)The God Of Lying (feat. IDLES)
Discogs Release Info
Release: Gorillaz - 19-2000
Year: 2001
Genres: Electronic
Styles: House, Trip Hop