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Blur Planning 2013 Tour

Jeff Giles — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 07:00:17 +0000

Last August, Blur frontman Damon Albarn said the band's Hyde Park show would be "definitely our last gig in this country this year and probably for a long time" -- but despite initial fears that Blur would be calling it quits, it looks like they'll be hitting the road again next year.

Blur Make Triumphet Return at 2012 Brit Awards

Dave Kim — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:22:31 +0000

Blur were the stars of the night at the 2012 Brit Awards which took place February 21. The U.K. rockers were honored with the Outstanding Contribution to Music award before closing the ceremony with a 5-song set. As NME reports, Blur seemed humbled by the attention they were receiving and expressed gratitude during their acceptance [...]

Blur Possibly Getting Together In 2011

Dave Kim — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:19:05 +0000

After a few reunion shows, Blur are ready to get together again this year. According to drummer Dave Rowntree, nothing is concrete but the members are in touch. As for new Blur material, Rowntree says that is something that’s still up in the air. “We’re in touch,” Rowntree told NME. “But we’ve got nothing concrete [...]

Damon Albarn/Flea album almost done

Dave Kim — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 16:27:35 +0000

Blur and Gorillaz mastermind Damon Albarn reveals that his collaboration album with Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea is almost done. Afrobeat drumming legend Tony Allen is also on the record, as well as some of Albarn’s favorite African musicians. It’s been a busy year for Mr. Albarn as he just wrapped up the U.S. [...]