When did Blur officially sign with Food Records?
Food Records officially signed the rechristened band in March 1990. The label had previously disliked their original name Seymour and provided a list of alternatives from which they chose Blur.
Questions about Blur (band)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What year did Blur release Parklife and how many weeks did it stay on British charts?
Parklife arrived in 1994 and stayed on British charts for 90 weeks. The album won four Brit Awards including Best Album and peaked at number seven on UK charts.
Why did Graham Coxon leave Blur during the recording of Think Tank?
Graham Coxon left the group early in the process because he developed anxiety and depression due to his drinking problem and involvement in business decisions. He stated there were no rows but recognized they needed time apart.
Which Blur album became their highest charting US release and when was it released?
The Magic Whip became their highest charting US release by peaking at number 24 on Billboard 200. It was released as their first studio album in twelve years in April 2015 after being conceived over five days in Hong Kong.
When did Blur announce performances at Wembley Stadium scheduled for July 2023?
On the 14th of November 2022, Blur announced performances at Wembley Stadium scheduled for the 8th of July 2023. This marked their first headline performance since 2015.