10 Facts You Never Knew About Dave Rowntree From Blur

Dave Rowntree is best known as the drummer of alternative rock band Blur, but there’s more to the man than just his skillful performance on the drums. Here are 10 facts you didn’t know about Dave Rowntree.

1. Dave Rowntree was born on April 13th, 1964, in Colchester, Essex. 2. Dave was a student at the London College of Printing when he first met Blur’s lead singer, Damon Albarn. 3. Dave was the first member of Blur to become a father, having a daughter in 1994. 4. Dave is a qualified lawyer and was admitted to the bar in 2013. 5. Dave is a vocal advocate for political and social causes, having served on the UK’s Labour Party’s National Executive Committee for six years. 6. Dave was the drummer for the short-lived supergroup The Good, The Bad & The Queen, which included Damon Albarn, Paul Simonon of The Clash, and Simon Tong of The Verve. 7. Dave has contributed to many other artists’ albums, including Gorillaz, The Chemical Brothers and Tricky. 8. Dave is a passionate cyclist and has been the president of the London Cycling Campaign since 2017. 9. Dave is an avid collector of vintage cameras and has a blog dedicated to his photography. 10. In 2016 Dave released his first solo album, A Tonic for the Troops, which featured guest appearances from Blur members Graham Coxon and Alex James. These facts prove that there is more to Dave Rowntree than just his drumming. From his political activism to his photography hobby, Dave Rowntree is an artist and a person of many talents.

10 Things You Never Knew About Blur

Blur is an iconic English rock band that has been active for over 25 years. Despite their popularity and longevity, there are still some things about the band that are not widely known. Here are ten facts about Blur that you may not have known.

1. Damon Albarn and Graham Coxon are the only original members of the band. While Dave Rowntree and Alex James have been with the band since the start, they weren't part of the original lineup. 2. Graham Coxon left the band in 2002, but returned for their 2009 reunion tour. 3. The iconic album cover for "Parklife" was taken outside a London pub, The Eagle. 4. Blur's greatest hit, "Song 2," was released as a single in 1997 and reached number two on the UK Singles chart. 5. The band has sold over 25 million records worldwide. 6. Blur have been nominated for seven BRIT Awards, including three for Best British Group. 7. The band's second album, "Modern Life Is Rubbish," was released in 1993 and was not immediately successful. However, it has since become one of the most acclaimed Britpop albums of all time. 8. Blur's song "Chemical World" was featured in the opening scene of the cult classic film "Trainspotting." 9. The band was named after the slang term for a blurry photograph. 10. Blur have released eight studio albums and have been cited as an influence by many other bands, including Oasis, Arctic Monkeys and Kasabian.

These are just a few of the things you may not have known about Blur. With a career spanning over 25 years and eight albums, the band has had a long and successful career. With such a long and varied history, there's still plenty more to learn about this iconic rock band.

Get Tickets For Blur's 2023 Reunion Concert

The news of Blur's upcoming concert at Wembley Stadium on July 8th 2023 is sure to be met with excitement from music fans around the world. The British rock band is one of the most influential acts of the 90s and their music has had a lasting impact on popular culture. Formed in London in 1988, Blur rose to fame with their mix of alternative rock, Britpop and electronica. The band’s groundbreaking sound is credited with helping to shape the musical landscape of the 1990s. Blur’s first three albums (Leisure, Modern Life Is Rubbish, and Parklife) were all critically acclaimed and established the band as one of the most influential acts of the decade.

Blur’s Wembley Stadium concert will be one of the biggest events of the summer. The band is sure to perform some of their classic hits, as well as some of their more recent songs. The show will be a must-see event for fans of Blur and 90s music. The band’s Wembley Stadium concert is part of their worldwide tour which will take them to several countries. Blur’s tour is sure to be a hit with fans of their music from all over the world. The band will also perform in some of the most iconic venues in the world, including London’s O2 Arena and New York’s Madison Square Garden.  

Blur’s concert at Wembley Stadium will be an unforgettable experience for music fans. The show is sure to be a celebration of the band’s groundbreaking music and their lasting influence on popular culture. Don’t miss out on your chance to see Blur in the summer of 2023 – get your tickets HERE now! 

Blur To Reunite For Wembley Stadium Gig in 2023

Breaking news- Blur has announced that they will be playing in Wembley Stadium, UK on 8th July 2023. The band will playing their only UK show of 2023 at the iconic venue.

Blur will be supported by Slowthai, Self Esteem and Jockstrap. This is the first Blur concert to happen since their reunion gig in 2015, when they released their critically acclaimed album 'The Magic Whip'. The band has not released any new singles since 2015. No other details about the gig has been released.

“We really love playing these songs and thought it’s about time we did it again,” said Damon Albarn, the frontman of the band who became UK's most famous Britpop legend in the 1990s. 

Guitarist Graham Coxon said: “I’m really looking forward to playing with my Blur brothers again and revisiting all those great songs. Blur live shows are always amazing for me. A nice guitar and an amp turned right up and loads of smiling faces.” 

Bassist Alex James said: “There’s always something really special when the four of us get in a room. It’s nice to think that on 8 July that room will be Wembley Stadium.” 

Drummer Dave Rowntree also chipped in: “After the chaos of the last few years, it’s great to get back out to play some songs together on a summer’s day in London. Hope to see you there.”

Tickets will go on sale from 10am on Friday November 18th 2022 and will be available HERE.