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Blur are an English rock band formed of singer–keyboardist Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon, bassist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree. The band are best known for popularising the Britpop movement. However, their later material was more influenced by Indie Rock, Electronic and Hip Hop music. After a hiatus, the band reformed in 2009.
Contents
- The Best Awards
- BRIT Awards
- Grammy Awards
- Ivor Novello Awards
- Mercury Prize
- MTV Europe Music Awards
- MTV Video Music Awards
- NME Awards
- Q Awards
- Smash Hits Awards
- South Bank Show Awards
- Recognition
- References
The band have released eight studio albums: Leisure (1991), Modern Life Is Rubbish (1993), Parklife (1994), The Great Escape (1995), Blur (1997), 13 (1999), Think Tank (2003) and The Magic Whip (2015). Out of 17 nominations, Blur have won 5 Brit Awards, making them one of the most successful acts at the ceremony. Four of Blur's Brits were received in 1995: the most any artist has won in a single ceremony. The other was received in 2012 for outstanding contribution to music. Blur have also been nominated twice for the prestigious Mercury Prize.
The Best Awards
The Best Awards celebrate the very best of British marketing.
BRIT Awards
The BRIT Awards are the British Phonographic Industry's annual pop music awards. Blur have won 5 Brits out of 20 nominations, making them one of the most successful winners at the ceremony. Four of Blur's Brits were received in 1995: the most any artist has won in a single ceremony. Nominations for production work are also featured on this list.
Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States for outstanding achievements in the record industry. Blur have received one nomination.
Ivor Novello Awards
The Ivor Novello Awards, named after the Cardiff born entertainer Ivor Novello, are awards for songwriting and composing. Blur have received one award.
Mercury Prize
The Mercury Prize is an annual music prize awarded for the best album from the United Kingdom or Ireland. Blur have received two nominations.
MTV Europe Music Awards
The MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA's) were established in 1994 by MTV Europe to celebrate the most popular music videos in Europe. Blur have received one awards from two nominations.
MTV Video Music Awards
The MTV Video Music Awards (VMA's) were established in 1984 by MTV to honor the best in music videos. Blur have received three nominations.
NME Awards
The NME Awards are an annual music awards show, founded by the music magazine NME. Blur have won 11 awards.
Q Awards
The Q Awards are the UK's annual music awards run by the music magazine Q.
Smash Hits Awards
The Smash Hits Poll Winners Party was an awards ceremony voted by the readers of Smash Hits magazine. Blur have receive two awards out of two nominations.
South Bank Show Awards
The South Bank Show Awards are given to achievements in the arts. Blur have received one award.
Recognition
In July 2009, "Song 2" was voted #12 in Triple J Hottest 100 of All Time.