Billboard Goes Backstage At The Grammys
Billboard, February 2006
"Virtual band" Gorillaz, who won best pop collaboration by a duo or group with vocals for "Feel Good Inc.," kicked off the broadcast by sharing the stage with Madonna. During rehearsals, group member Murdoc said he was in no way star-struck by the Material Girl. "I can honestly say that since jamming with us at the Grammys, Madonna can really say to herself, 'I've arrived,'" he said. "She should be very proud of herself."
But once it came time for the real thing, Murdoc found himself severely distracted by his human collaborator. "I was right in the middle of a really tricky bass part when I saw her coming towards me," he said. "I immediately thought 'Uh oh! Stage invasion.' I almost swung my bass-axe at her. That frisky Ms. Madonna was all over me like a virulent case of thrush. I tell you though, close up, she's a real cracker. I mean, she even looks good when you squint."
But once it came time for the real thing, Murdoc found himself severely distracted by his human collaborator. "I was right in the middle of a really tricky bass part when I saw her coming towards me," he said. "I immediately thought 'Uh oh! Stage invasion.' I almost swung my bass-axe at her. That frisky Ms. Madonna was all over me like a virulent case of thrush. I tell you though, close up, she's a real cracker. I mean, she even looks good when you squint."