Backstage at Gorillaz' epic, one-off stadium show: 'The vibe is ridiculous'
Damon Albarn, De La Soul and Moonchild Sannelly talk backstage as Gorillaz play their biggest show.
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Notable Quotes
"The vibe is ridiculous."
— Moonchild Sanelly , Celebrity
"I'm the worst frontman."
— Damon Albarn , Celebrity
"We’re an unusual group, aren’t we?"
— Johnny Marr , Celebrity
"The catering here is top notch, man."
— Bashy , Celebrity
"The aim is to reveal what it takes to put on a show like this."
— Jamie Hewlett , Celebrity
Key People
Anoushka Shankar is a renowned sitar player and composer.
Bashy is a UK rapper and actor known for his music and film work.
Damon Albarn is a British musician and co-creator of the virtual band Gorillaz.
Fatoumata Diawara is a Malian singer and actress recognized for her contributions to music.
Jamie Hewlett is a British artist and co-creator of the virtual band Gorillaz.
Johnny Marr is a British musician, known for being the guitarist of The Smiths.
Kara Jackson is an American folk singer and poet.
Moonchild Sanelly is a South African singer known for her unique sound blending various musical styles.
Posdnuos is an American rapper from the hip-hop group De La Soul.
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Damon Albarn, De La Soul and Moonchild Sannelly talk backstage as Gorillaz play their biggest show.
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