Sound Off
People, January 2006
The virtual band—created by Blur’s Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett-is up for four awards, including Record of the Year for “Feel Good Inc.,” at the Feb. 8 Grammys.
So who’s going to win more awards: you at the Grammys or King Kong at the Oscars?
MURDOC: He’s a big beast, but no one can match the devastating might of Gorillaz. We’re gonna wipe the floor with him. No sweat.
Who makes the decisions on the group’s style and sound?
MURDOC: When it comes to the serious stuff, that’s gotta be down to me. If it was left to these monkeys, we would have split a long time ago.
What do you all bring to the group?
RUSSEL: I bring the hip-hop edge.
NOODLE: I bring a flamboyancy and energy in my guitar playing that’s electric.
MURDOC: I bring my big, bad self: evil looks, devil-may-care charm and the darkest, deadliest bass in the business.
2D: Apart from my singing, I bring the …
MURDOC: Endless stupidity. Just keep your mouth shut and look pretty, mate.
What are you guys wearing to the Grammys?
MURDOC: I’m having a 50-ft. metal cape made: black silk, satin lining and real pointy collars. I’m gonna descend from the rafters like some Satanic bat. This is my time, baby.
So who’s going to win more awards: you at the Grammys or King Kong at the Oscars?
MURDOC: He’s a big beast, but no one can match the devastating might of Gorillaz. We’re gonna wipe the floor with him. No sweat.
Who makes the decisions on the group’s style and sound?
MURDOC: When it comes to the serious stuff, that’s gotta be down to me. If it was left to these monkeys, we would have split a long time ago.
What do you all bring to the group?
RUSSEL: I bring the hip-hop edge.
NOODLE: I bring a flamboyancy and energy in my guitar playing that’s electric.
MURDOC: I bring my big, bad self: evil looks, devil-may-care charm and the darkest, deadliest bass in the business.
2D: Apart from my singing, I bring the …
MURDOC: Endless stupidity. Just keep your mouth shut and look pretty, mate.
What are you guys wearing to the Grammys?
MURDOC: I’m having a 50-ft. metal cape made: black silk, satin lining and real pointy collars. I’m gonna descend from the rafters like some Satanic bat. This is my time, baby.