Damon Albarn
Damon Albarn is the singer and songwriter behind Blur and co-creator of Gorillaz, whose music also reaches into solo records, opera, film scores and Africa Express collaborations.
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Overview
- Born
- 23 March 1968, Whitechapel, London
- Work
- Singer, songwriter, producer and composer
- Breakout
- Blur, from There’s No Other Way to Parklife
- Projects
- Blur, Gorillaz, The Good, The Bad & The Queen and Africa Express
Mini bio
How it started.
Born in London, Albarn grew up in Leytonstone and later near Colchester, where he met Graham Coxon at school. With Coxon, Dave Rowntree and Alex James, he formed the group that became Blur. They used the name Seymour before signing to Food Records as Blur in 1990.
Finding his voice.
There’s No Other Way became an early hit. Parklife followed in 1994, turning everyday British scenes into songs and helping put Blur at the centre of Britpop.
Opening the circle.
With artist Jamie Hewlett, Albarn created Gorillaz, mixing animated characters with a changing cast of musical collaborators. His other work includes the stage project Monkey: Journey to the West, solo debut Everyday Robots and The Good, The Bad & The Queen. He also co-founded Africa Express, which began with a trip to Mali in 2006.
Still moving.
Recent work spans the Gorillaz album The Mountain, Africa Express sessions recorded in Mexico, an electro opera based on Goethe and music for Luca Guadagnino’s Artificial.
Creditschronological, newest first
Music
- 2026The MountainGorillaz co-creator and musician
- 2025Africa Express presents... BahidoráFeatured collaborator and Africa Express co-founder
- 2021The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream FlowsSolo artist
- 2014Everyday RobotsSolo artist
Film and stage
- 2026ArtificialOriginal score and songs
- 2025The Magic Flute II: La MalédictionComposer and performer
Awards
Quotes
So I’m going to use every second that I’ve got of musical juice.Damon Albarn, TIME
Speaking in 2014 about keeping a working routine and making music across different projects.
Trivia
- Blur were called Seymour before becoming Blur in 1990.
- Monkey: Journey to the West was performed entirely in Mandarin.
- His daughter Missy Albarn designed costumes for The Magic Flute II: La Malédiction.
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