Gorillaz
Sign in to saveGorillaz are an English virtual band created by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett in 1998. The band primarily consists of four fictional members: (vocals, keyboards, melodica), Murdoc Niccals (bass guitar), Noodle (guitar, keyboards, backup vocals) and Russel Hobbs (drums). Their universe is presented in media such as music videos, interviews, comic strips and short cartoons. Gorillaz's music has featured collaborations with a wide range of musicians and featured artists, with Albarn as the only permanent musical contributor.
Gorillaz is a virtual band created in 1998 by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, featuring four fictional animated characters who perform music across videos, comics, and cartoons. The project is notable for combining music with a fully developed fictional universe and for regularly collaborating with various guest musicians, with Albarn as the only consistent musical contributor throughout.
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Key facts
- Musical artist.name
- Gorillaz
- Musical artist.image
- Gorillaz family.jpg
- Musical artist.landscape
- yes
- Musical artist.caption
- Gorillaz in 2020. Jamie Hewlett (left) and Damon Albarn (right) with animated members Murdoc Niccals (top left), Russel Hobbs (top right), 2-D (bottom right), and Noodle (bottom left).
- Musical artist.origin
- London, England
- Musical artist.works
- Discography
- Musical artist.years_active
- 1998–present
- Musical artist.spinoffs
- Monkey
- Musical artist.spinoff_of
- Blur
- Musical artist.current_members
- Virtual: 2-D Murdoc Niccals Russel Hobbs Noodle Non-virtual: Damon Albarn Jamie Hewlett Remi Kabaka Jr.
- Musical artist.past_members
- Virtual: Paula Cracker Cyborg Noodle Ace
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Encyclopedic overview
22 sectionsContents
- History
- Creation and ''Gorillaz'' (1998–2002)
- ''Demon Days'' (2005–2006)
- ''Plastic Beach'' and ''The Fall'' (2010–2012)
- Hiatus and return with ''Humanz'' (2012–2018)
- ''The Now Now'' (2018–2019)
- ''Song Machine'' project and ''Meanwhile EP'' (2020–2021)
- World tour and ''Cracker Island'' (2022–2024)
- 25th anniversary and ''The Mountain'' (2025–present)
- Style and legacy
- Band members
- Virtual members
- Timeline
- Non-virtual members
- Timeline
- Discography
- Studio albums
- Tours
- Awards and nominations
- Notes
- References
- External links
Gorillaz are an English virtual band created by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett in 1998. The band primarily consists of four fictional members: (vocals, keyboards, melodica), Murdoc Niccals (bass guitar), Noodle (guitar, keyboards, backup vocals) and Russel Hobbs (drums). Their universe is presented in media such as music videos, interviews, comic strips and short cartoons. Gorillaz's music has featured collaborations with a wide range of musicians and featured artists, with Albarn as the only permanent musical contributor.
With Gorillaz, Albarn departed from the distinct Britpop sound of his band Blur, exploring a variety of musical styles including hip hop, electronic and world music. The band's 2001 debut album, Gorillaz, which features trip hop, punk rock, dub and Latin influences, went triple platinum in the UK and double platinum in Europe, with sales driven by the success of the lead single, "Clint Eastwood". Their second studio album, Demon Days (2005), went six times platinum in the UK, double platinum in the US, and spawned the successful lead single "Feel Good Inc.", along with other hit singles such as "Dare", "Dirty Harry" and "El Mañana". The band's third album, Plastic Beach (2010), featured environmentalist themes, synth-pop elements and an expanded roster of featured artists. Their fourth album, The Fall, was recorded on the road (mainly on Damon Albarn's iPad) during the Escape to Plastic Beach Tour and released on 25 December 2010.
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