Q 01/05

Who plays drums in Blur?

A) Dave Rowntree

B) Graham Coxon

C) Alex James

D) Damon Albarn

Answer · why

A) Dave Rowntree

Rowntree had joined Albarn's band Circus in October 1988, before Alex James arrived and the name changed to Seymour.

Q 02/05

Which Manchester band were Blur's chart rivals in the 1995 'Battle of Britpop'?

A) Suede

B) Oasis

C) The Stone Roses

D) Pulp

Answer · why

B) Oasis

The two singles were released on the same day; NME billed it as the British Heavyweight Championship.

Q 03/05

In which year was Blur formed?

A) 1988

B) 1990

C) 1992

D) 1994

Answer · why

A) 1988

Alex James joined Albarn's band Circus that December and the group became Seymour.

Q 04/05

Which instrument does Alex James play in Blur?

A) Drums

B) Guitar

C) Keyboards

D) Bass

Answer · why

D) Bass

James later became better known for making cheese on his Cotswolds farm.

Q 05/05

What is the title of Blur's 1991 debut album?

A) Leisure

B) Modern Life Is Rubbish

C) Popscene

D) Seymour

Answer · why

A) Leisure

It drew on Madchester and shoegaze sounds and reached number seven in the UK despite mixed reviews.