Gorillaz was formed in 1998 by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett.
Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett created Gorillaz in 1998 when they were living together in a flat on Westbourne Grove.[10] The idea to create the band came about when the two were watching MTV, "if you watch MTV for too long, it's a bit like hell - there's nothing of substance there. So we got this idea for a cartoon band, something that would be a comment on that," Hewlett said. They did it so they could make music however they wanted to and they wouldnt have to be in the spotlight all the time like Damon was during Blur.
Damon Albern and Jamie Hewlett.
Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree
i think it was blur by damon albarn
Damon albarn from blur and comic writer jamie Hewlett
Gorillaz was formed in 1998 by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett.
Noodle, the character from the virtual band Gorillaz, was created by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett. She is depicted as a Japanese guitarist and has become one of the band's iconic members. Gorillaz is known for its unique blend of various music genres and its animated aesthetic. The band was formed in 1998 and has since gained a massive following.
Jamie Hewlett is a comic book artist who is best known for inventing 'Tank Girl'. He is also the joint creator of the virtual band Gorillaz which never can perform live.
Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett created Gorillaz in 1998 when they were living together in a flat on Westbourne Grove.[10] The idea to create the band came about when the two were watching MTV, "if you watch MTV for too long, it's a bit like hell - there's nothing of substance there. So we got this idea for a cartoon band, something that would be a comment on that," Hewlett said. They did it so they could make music however they wanted to and they wouldnt have to be in the spotlight all the time like Damon was during Blur.
Damon Albern and Jamie Hewlett.
Jamie Hewlett creates his work through a blend of traditional and digital techniques, often starting with hand-drawn sketches that capture his unique style. He is known for his vibrant, detailed illustrations and character designs, which are influenced by a range of cultural references, including punk, anime, and classic comic art. Hewlett often collaborates with musicians, notably with Damon Albarn for the virtual band Gorillaz, using storytelling and multimedia elements to bring his characters to life. His process emphasizes visual storytelling, allowing him to engage audiences across various platforms.
Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree
Damon Albarn does not worship the devil. That's just the character Murdoc from the animated band.
Although there are four characters in the band, there are not necessarily four people. The concept of Gorillaz is that there are no specific band members in each album or in each song so the band can be flexible in making completely different kinds of music. The only continuous member of the band is also the creator, Damon Albarn. He co-created Gorillaz with an animator named Jamie Hewlett who does all the illustrations. Since Albarn is the only consistent member of the band, they get collaborators to join in and help out with albums. So if you see them on tour, as I have, you will see animations in the background but the performers in the front. On their most recent tour with the album Plastic Beach, the performers included: Damon Albarn, Bootie Brown, Paul Simonon and Mick Jones (from the band The Clash), Little Dragon, Mos Def, Lou Reed, and a bunch of other artists. There are about 20-30 people on stage. These featured artists were not on their previous album Demon Days, maybe only one or two were. On Demon Days, there was also Ike Turner and others.
Jamie Hewlett, the co-creator of the animated band Gorillaz, has not publicly identified as Jewish. His background is primarily British, and he has spoken about various influences in his work, but his religious beliefs or heritage have not been a focus of public discussion. Therefore, there is no definitive information to suggest that he is Jewish.
i think it was blur by damon albarn