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Russel Hobbs is a Trip hop act. Their sound grew out of Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Blur, Elastica and Deltron 3030. Those roots explain a lot about how Russel Hobbs arrange songs and choose their tones. Their influence carried into 2-D, where the same ideas turn up rearranged for a later generation. Altogether the chart holds 14 connections around Russel Hobbs, reaching back through Damon Albarn and forward to 2-D. Follow any of those threads to keep travelling the influence between bands and genres on Starverb.
Background
Gorillaz are an English virtual band formed in 1998 by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett. The band primarily consists of four fictional members: 2-D, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle and Russel Hobbs (drums). Their universe is presented in media such as music videos, interviews, comic strips and short cartoons. Gorillaz's music has featured collaborations with a wide range of musicians and featured artists, with Albarn as the only permanent musical contributor.
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Russel Hobbs connections
Russel Hobbs grew out of Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Blur and Elastica, went on to shape 2-D. 14 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.
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