Gorillaz Biography

Gorillaz is a virtual band composed of four animated band members known as: 2D, Murdoc, Noodle and Russel. The original idea floated down from creators Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett and eventually developed into a musical collaboration between various musicians and Albarn, who has remained a consistent musical contributor. With a tone that focuses primarily on hip hop music the band strives to create unique and unusual sounds that incorporate the likes of electronica, dub and pop music. Since these animated characters first stepped on the music scene back in 1998 they have garnered a devoted fan base and they are undoubtedly one of the hippest bands on the airwaves today.The success started with the band’s self titled first album released in 2001. They even earned a spot in the Guinness Book of Records as the Most Successful Virtual Band. This honor set the stage for more to come from the most notorious animated and wacky looking characters known as Gorillaz. The concept band followed up their initial success with another studio album, this one called Demon Days, which hit the stores in 2005. Fans will remember this popular record, by the famous songs that it propelled into the spotlight, those of “Feel Good Inc.,” “DARE,” and “Dirty Harry.” The album was such a hit that it earned five Grammy nominations and the band proudly walked away with the golden, gleaming award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. Not a shabby performance for a band made up of a bunch of mismatched skuzzy looking cartoon characters.Gorillaz, was of course the concept of Albarn, from Blur and Hewlett who is known as the co-creator of the comic book Tank Girl, but additionally the band has released the fictional story of their principle band members which traces their history as troubled youths, all heralding from strange and colorful backgrounds. The story is just about as colorful and creative as their music, another reason why they remain so popular with their hugely devoted fans.These days in the modern world it’s hard to keep up with all of the current and new bands to emerge on the music market, but one thing is for certain, if you want variety and are looking for a change of pace in the sound and appearance of your favorite bands, Gorillaz has something to offer.