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Gorillaz are a British virtual band created in 1998 by Damon Albarn of rock band Blur, and Jamie Hewlett, co-creator of the comic book Tank Girl. While watching MTV, Hewlett came up with the idea to create the band, and later commented, "if you watch MTV for too long, it's a bit like hell – there's nothing of substance there. So we got this idea for a cartoon band, something that would be a comment on that." Gorillaz is a virtual band consisting of four cartoon characters: 2D, Murdoc, Noodle and Russel. They are used in promotional material such as album covers, posters, and in concerts, during which holographic versions of the characters are used. The band's music is a collaboration between various musicians; Albarn is the only permanent musical contributor. Gorillaz have released three studio albums, all on the Parlophone and Virgin record labels: Gorillaz (2001), Demon Days (2005), and Plastic Beach (2010).
Contents
- Mercury Prize Award
- BRIT Awards
- Grammy Awards
- GQ Awards
- MTV Europe Music Awards
- MTV Video Music Awards
- NME Awards
- Q Awards
- BT Music Digital Awards
- References
Gorillaz have received nine BRIT Award nominations: six in 2002, two in 2006 and one in 2011. In 2006, Gorillaz received their only Grammy Award, the Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals award for the song "Feel Good Inc." The band has received five nominations from the MTV Europe Music Awards, winning three of them: Best Dance Act and Best Song for "Clint Eastwood" in 2001, and Best Group in 2005. At the MTV Video Music Awards, Gorillaz received both the Best Special Effects and Breakthrough Video awards for "Feel Good Inc." in 2005. Overall, Gorillaz have received 18 awards from 61 nominations.
Mercury Prize Award
The Mercury Prize are the annual awards by the British Phonographic Industry and British Association of Record Dealers. In 2001, their debut album, Gorillaz, was nominated for an Mercury Prize, but it was later withdrawn at the band's request. Murdoc Niccals, the bassist of the band, described the nomination as, "It's like carrying a dead albatross round your neck for eternity". This is the only time that Gorillaz has ever withdrawn for an award nomination.
BRIT Awards
The BRIT Awards are the British Phonographic Industry's annual pop music awards. Gorillaz have received nine nominations.
Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States. Gorillaz have received one award from nine nominations.
GQ Awards
The GQ Awards is an annual awards ceremony founded by the men's magazine GQ. Gorillaz have received one award from one nomination.
MTV Europe Music Awards
The MTV Europe Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony established in 1994 by MTV Europe. Gorillaz have received three awards from fourteen nominations.
MTV Video Music Awards
The MTV Video Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony established in 1984 by MTV. Gorillaz have received two awards from six nominations.
NME Awards
The NME Awards is an annual awards ceremony founded by the music magazine NME. Gorillaz have received one award from two nominations.
Q Awards
The Q Awards is an annual awards ceremony founded by the music magazine Q. Gorillaz have received three awards from six nominations.
BT Music Digital Awards
The BT Digital Music Awards were created in the UK in 2001 and are held annually. Gorillaz have received four awards from seven nominations.