Virtual: • Cyborg Noodle • Paula Cracker Gorillaz are an English created in 1998 by musician and artist. The band consists of four animated members: (lead vocals, keyboards), (bass guitar), (guitar, keyboards), and (drums and percussion). These members are fictional and are not personas of any 'real life' musicians involved in the project. Their fictional universe is explored through the band's music videos, as well as a number of other short cartoons.

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In reality, Albarn is the only permanent musical contributor, and the music is often a collaboration between various musicians. With Gorillaz, Albarn departed from the distinct of his established band and explored influences from a wide range of sources including,, and through an 'eccentrically ' approach. The band's 2001 debut album sold over seven million copies. Satin Panthers Ep Rarest on this page. It was nominated for the in 2001, but the nomination was later withdrawn at the band's request. Their second studio album (2005) went six times platinum in the UK and in the US.

Demon Days has sold over 8 million copies worldwide. The band, including one, two, an and three. The band's third studio album,, was released in March 2010. An album called was released in December 2010 as a free download for fan club members, then in April 2011 as a physical release. After a five-year hiatus, Gorillaz announced their fourth studio album, which was released on 28 April 2017. Nominated for ten, Gorillaz won the award for at the.

Co-creator of Gorillaz Musician and comic book artist met in 1990 when guitarist, a fan of Hewlett's work, asked him to interview, a band Albarn and Coxon had recently formed. The interview was published in magazine, home of Hewlett's comic strip. Hewlett initially thought Albarn was 'arsey, a wanker'; despite becoming acquaintances with the band, they often did not get on, especially after Hewlett began seeing Coxon's ex-girlfriend Jane Olliver. Despite this, Albarn and Hewlett started sharing a flat on in London in 1997. Hewlett had recently broken up with Olliver and Albarn was at the end of his highly publicised relationship with of. The idea to create Gorillaz came about when Albarn and Hewlett were watching. Hewlett said, 'If you watch MTV for too long, it's a bit like hell – there's nothing of substance there.