Gorillaz

Murdoc Born: Stoke-on-Trent Age: 35 Influences: Sabbath, Dub, J Andrew Anderson, Dennis Wilton, Satan The brain behind Gorillaz. Murdoc knows all too well that being in a band requires more than just catchy melodies to be a success. You need a good look (which he doesn't have) and a sick mind (which he does). Murdoc loves being dominant in interviews and speaking his mind. Former speed freak. Hygiene problem. Heavy smoker. Shoplifter. Set cats on fire as a kid. 2-D Born: Crawley Age: 23 Influences: Butorphanol, Tartrate, Phil Oakey, Lucio Fulci. Hit his head twice at an early age. 2D is a sweet guy with a blank sheet of paper where someone's brain normally sits. People think he's cool and mysterious, but really he suffers from migraines. 2D's greatest hero is Murdoc, because he saved his life. 2D is a wizard on his keyboard and always busy with graffiti. He hardly ever says anything controversial. Actually, he doesn't say much at all. Loved by everyone (except Murdoc), 2D has entire legions of female fans and would actually be a good boyfriend, if he just woke up now and then. Russel Born: New York State Age: 25 Influences: Farrakhan, Chaka Khan A true hip-hopper from the USA. Russel uses ghostly powers to help him with his beats. The 'funkyphantoms' that live in Russel come to the surface now and then to deliver some real undead raps. Russel himself is a well-mannered guy with a wardrobe to be jealous of. Russel loves eating and sports, not necessarily in that order. Noodle Born: Osaka Age: 11 Influences: Haiku poetry, Lao Tzu, Richie Sambora Noodle came to England in a crate. She gives out riffs like no one else. Her English is limited to just one word: Noodle. She is skilled in Asian martial arts and has a special zen bond with 2D. Noodle loves the Power Puff Girls, Tamagotchi pets, Pokémon, yo-yos and of course noodles.