Albarn slams rock do-gooders
Albarn slams rock do-gooders
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Monday, 15, May 2006 12:53
Damon Albarn has launched a bitter attack on his fellow music-makers who attempt to use their celebrity status for political or social agendas.
Radiohead plus recurrent do-gooders Bono and Bob Geldof come under particular fire from the Gorillaz star.
And largescale music events organised for charitable reasons, such as Live8, were also condemned by the former Blur man.
"In one sense you've got this developing humanist thing that's coming out of you, which is great," he said.
"Then you're creating these massive impersonal events where you set yourself up as the subject of thousands of people's adoration. Where is the humanity in that? That's just idolatry."
He continued: "Radiohead - I'm not going to get into anyone, but bands who care about certain things and then go on one-and-a half-year stadium tours are just total hypocrites.
"You can't question Geldof's passion. But him and Bono — if you're so interested and care about Africa, think about the people, see them as a neighbour. Be interested in what they are interested in and don't impose your own ideas. It's imperious, it really is."