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Gorillaz are a British virtual band created in 1998 by Damon Albarn of alternative rock band Blur, and Jamie Hewlett, co-creator of the comic book Tank Girl. While watching MTV, Hewlett came up with the idea to create the band, and later commented, "if you watch MTV for too long, it's a bit like hell – there's nothing of substance there. So we got this idea for a cartoon band, something that would be a comment on that."[1] Gorillaz is a virtual band represented by four cartoon characters: 2D, Murdoc, Noodle and Russel. They are used in promotional material such as album covers, posters, and in concerts, during which holographic versions of the characters are used. The band's music is a collaboration between various musicians; Albarn is the only permanent musical contributor.[2] Their music has been considered a mix of hip hop, electronica, dub and pop.[3] Gorillaz have released three studio albums, all on the Parlophone and Virgin record labels: Gorillaz (2001), Demon Days (2005),[4] and Plastic Beach (2010).
Gorillaz have received nine BRIT Award nominations: six in 2002, two in 2006 and one in 2011. In 2006, Gorillaz received their only Grammy Award, the Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals award for the song "Feel Good Inc." The band has received five nominations from the MTV Europe Music Awards, winning three of them: Best Dance Act and Best Song for "Clint Eastwood" in 2001, and Best Group in 2005. At the MTV Video Music Awards, Gorillaz received both the Best Special Effects and Breakthrough Video awards for "Feel Good Inc." in 2005. Overall, Gorillaz have received thirteen awards from fifty two nominations.
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The Mercury Prize are the annual awards by the British Phonographic Industry and British Association of Record Dealers. In 2001, their debut album, Gorillaz, was nominated for an Mercury Prize, but it was later withdrawn at the band's request. Murdoc Niccals, cartoon bassist of the band, described the nomination as, "It's like carrying a dead albatross round your neck for eternity".[5] This is the only time that Gorillaz has ever withdrawn for an award nomination.
The BRIT Awards are the British Phonographic Industry's annual pop music awards. Gorillaz have received nine nominations.[6][7][8]
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Gorillaz | Best British Group | Nominated |
| Best British Newcomer | Nominated | ||
| Best British Dance Act | Nominated | ||
| Gorillaz | Best British Album | Nominated | |
| "Clint Eastwood" | Best British Single | Nominated | |
| Best British Video | Nominated | ||
| 2006 | Gorillaz | Best British Group | Nominated |
| Demon Days | Best British Album | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Gorillaz | Best British Group | Nominated |
The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States. Gorillaz have received one award from nine nominations.[9][10]
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | "Clint Eastwood" | Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group | Nominated |
| 2004 | Phase One: Celebrity Take Down | Best Music Video, Long Form | Nominated |
| 2006 | "Feel Good Inc." (with De La Soul) | Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals | Won |
| Record of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Best Music Video, Short Form | Nominated | ||
| "Dirty Harry" | Best Urban/Alternative Performance | Nominated | |
| 2007 | Demon Days Live | Best Music Video, Long Form | Nominated |
| 2011 | "Orchestral Intro" | Best Pop Instrumental Performance | Nominated |
| "Stylo" (with Mos Def & Bobby Womack) | Best Music Video, Short Form | Nominated |
The GQ Awards is an annual awards ceremony founded by the men's magazine GQ. Gorillaz have received one award from one nomination.[11]
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Gorillaz | Band of the Year | Won |
The MTV Europe Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony established in 1994 by MTV Europe. Gorillaz have received three awards from fourteen nominations.[9]
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Gorillaz | Best Group | Nominated |
| Best New Act | Nominated | ||
| Best Dance | Won | ||
| Web Award | Nominated | ||
| Best UK and Ireland Act | Nominated | ||
| "Clint Eastwood" | Best Song | Won | |
| Best Video | Nominated | ||
| 2005 | Gorillaz | Best Group | Won |
| Best Pop | Nominated | ||
| Best UK and Ireland Act | Nominated | ||
| "Feel Good Inc." | Best Song | Nominated | |
| Best Video | Nominated | ||
| 2010 | Gorillaz | Best Alternative | Nominated |
| Best World Stage Performance | Nominated |
The MTV Video Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony established in 1984 by MTV. Gorillaz have received two awards from six nominations.[9][12]
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | "Clint Eastwood" | Breakthrough Video | Nominated |
| Best Art Direction | Nominated | ||
| MTV2 Award | Nominated | ||
| 2005 | "Feel Good Inc." | Best Special Effects | Won |
| Breakthrough Video | Won | ||
| 2010 | "Stylo" | Breakthrough Video | Nominated |
The NME Awards is an annual awards ceremony founded by the music magazine NME. Gorillaz have received one award from two nominations.[13][14]
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Gorillaz | John Peel Award for Innovation | Won |
| "Dare" | Best Video | Nominated | |
| 2011 | "Stylo" | Best Track | Nominated |
| Best Video | Nominated | ||
| "Plastic Beach" | Best Album Artwork | Nominated |
The Q Awards is an annual awards ceremony founded by the music magazine Q. Gorillaz have received three awards from six nominations.[15]
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | "Clint Eastwood" | Best Video | Won |
| Gorillaz | Best Producer (Dan Nakamura) | Nominated | |
| 2005 | "Feel Good Inc." | Best Video | Won |
| Gorillaz | Best Producer (Gorillaz/Danger Mouse) | Won | |
| 2010 | Plastic Beach | Best Album | Nominated |
| "Stylo" | Best Video | Nominated |
The BT Digital Music Awards were created in the UK in 2001 and are held annually. Gorillaz have received four awards from seven nominations.[16]
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Gorillaz | Artist of the Year | Won |
| Best Dance Artist | Won | ||
| 2010 | Gorillaz | Artist of the Year | Won |
| Gorillaz "Plastic Beach App" | Best Music App | Nominated | |
| Gorillaz "Escape to Plastic Beach" Game | Best Music App | Nominated | |
| Best Artist Promotion | Won | ||
| Gorillaz "Plastic Beach" iTunes album | Best Artist Promotion | Nominated |
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