The inescapable Damon Albarn

[FloorFiller]

So it's news to nobody that Damon Albarn loves to make an appearance at Glastonbury, and is already gracing us with his presence with Bobby Womack. Well I wouldn't be surprised if he makes a solo appearance (whether it be advertised or secret) as well, as he's now confirmed he's finished recording a solo album and will be touring in support of it (playing a mix of solo, Blur and Gorillaz songs). Although it was inevitable he was gonna appear elsewhere at the festival, it's probably now safe to say that it'll be as a solo performer

http://pitchfork.com/news/50919-damon-albarn-to-release-solo-album-plans-career-spanning-tour/

[jeffie]

He can perform on a stage constructed purely out of his own humility!

[Tuna]

yeah as discussed here

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don't think anyone would be surprised. but the fact he's doing blur & gorillaz stuff on this tour means i'd definitely catch it if i hear of it/it happened!

Edited May 28, 2013 by Tuna

[CaledonianGonzo]

He's also worked with a number of other artists on the bill - Fatoumata Diawara, The Child Of Lov, etc. so may well pop up at their gigs.

[fatyeti24]

he's a good egg, that Albarn lad. always up to something.

[Matt42]

So "legend' pyramid slot sorted for next year then. An Albarn set!

[Zoo Music Girl]

I'd love it if he popped up. Always welcome as far as I'm concerned.

[howlin_pete]

Brilliant, fucking love Albarn. Would make my festival if i caught a secret set

[ninetyeightytwo]

The title of this thread - the "inescapable" Damon Albarn - suggests contempt for his prolificness. I'm glad that most who've contributed so far shares my views. The more Damon the better.

Also, he's only "inescapable" if you make a point of watching the projects in which he's involved. It's quite easy to go an entire festival without seeing him - like I did in 2007, 2010 and 2011!

[st dan]

Some acts love Glastonbury and get slated for it (Damon, Thom) .. And others openly hate it (Robbie Williams/Liam Gallagher) and get slated. There's no win!!

I like the fact that he likes the festival and he's pretty much a musical legend in his own right so I see no problem with him playing every day at every Glastonbury forever if he wishes. I'd be there more often than not.

[changingman67]

Damon up at the park would do nicely.

[Mardy]

I like him, I like the fact he constantly tries new things, he's open to new projects and is clearly passionate about loads of things. It'll be great if he's there.

[Wooderson]

He's a national treasure 'sfar as I'm concerned. Name another performer moved to tears on stage at Glasters? Ill be following news of this solo record and tour with some interest.

[rexclark]

I like him, I like the fact he constantly tries new things, he's open to new projects and is clearly passionate about loads of things. It'll be great if he's there.

[ninetyeightytwo]

So is it OK to think of him as a spiritual successor to Bowie? Granted, he's not nearly as fabulous, but in terms of restless reinvention and, as far as I'm concerned, consistent quality, parallells surely exist?

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

So is it OK to think of him as a spiritual successor to Bowie? Granted, he's not nearly as fabulous, but in terms of restless reinvention and, as far as I'm concerned, consistent quality, parallells surely exist?

[ninetyeightytwo]

It's not really the same. Madonna's more like Bowie in that way. Albarn has always been Albarn, he's just darted around projects.