Graham Coxon

Graham Coxon was born in West Germany in 1969 and grew up in Colchester, Essex. As the guitarist and a founding member of Blur, he was central to some of the most important British music of the 1990s — his angular, noise-influenced guitar playing was a crucial part of the band's sound, and his influence on their artistic direction was considerable.

Coxon began releasing solo albums in 1998, and his solo work has been consistently more lo-fi and experimental than his Blur output. Albums like 'The Kiss of Morning' (2002) and 'Happiness in Magazines' (2004) showed his range — from introspective acoustic songs to guitar-noise workouts. 'Happiness in Magazines' in particular was a strong, accessible record that earned good reviews.

Coxon has continued to release solo albums alongside his ongoing involvement with Blur, and has also worked as a film composer and visual artist. His solo catalogue is one of the more underappreciated in British indie music — consistently interesting, always restless, and never quite what you expect. He remains one of the most distinctive guitarists in British rock. ⚠ Flag: post-2015 solo activity — verify most recent release.