Blur’s debt, drama and dazzling reinvention Blur’s debt, drama and dazzling reinvention

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When Blur stormed into the charts in the early ’90s, they weren’t just another indie band—they were the cheeky, swaggering faces of Britpop, and their music defined an era. This week on the Classic Countdown Backstory, we’re looking back at the band’s remarkable journey: the highs, the hardships, and the hits that still get us singing along today.
24 Sep 2025 English South Africa Music History · Entertainment News

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