Graham Coxon is a renowned English musician, best known as the lead guitarist and one of the vocalists of the iconic Britpop band Blur, which emerged on the music scene in the late 1980s and gained massive popularity throughout the 1990s. Born on March 12, 1969, in Rinteln, West Germany, Coxon grew up in England where he would later meet his Blur bandmates at Goldsmiths College in London. Throughout the band's heyday, his distinctive guitar work was a cornerstone of Blur's signature sound, contributing to the group's string of hits and critically acclaimed albums.

Beyond his tenure with Blur, Graham Coxon has established a reputable solo career, marked by a prolific output that showcases his talents as a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has released several solo albums, with "The Sky Is Too High" marking his debut in 1998. Over the years, Coxon's style has evolved and expanded, embracing everything from punk and folk to lo-fi and electronic music, illustrating his versatility as an artist. More recently, he has also moved into scoring music for television, with his work for the dark comedy series "The End of The F***ing World" drawing particular praise. His latest musical venture is The WAEVE, a collaboration that reflects both his enduring creative spark and willingness to explore new artistic horizons.

Genres

Britpop

Solo Wave

Related Artists

Blur

Damon Albarn

Supergrass

Arctic Monkeys

Oasis

The Strokes

Franz Ferdinand

Pulp

Elbow

Suede

Richard Ashcroft

Johnny Marr

Latest Release

City Lights

The WAEVE•

Graham Coxon•

Rose Elinor Dougall

Album - 10 Tracks - Released September 20, 2024