Graham Coxon

Graham Leslie Coxon (born 12 March 1969) is an English musician, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and painter. He came to prominence as the lead guitarist, backing vocalist and occasional lead vocalist of the rock band Blur, and is also a critically acclaimed solo artist, having recorded eight solo albums. His artistic and musical contribution is featured on all seven of Blur's studio albums, from 1991's Leisure to 2003's Think Tank. Although credited as a songwriter on most Blur tracks, his most significant lyrical contributions appeared on the hit singles "Tender" and "Coffee & TV"; a number of tracks in the band's catalogue were also penned mainly by Coxon. In 2002, he left Blur following a bitter dispute with the other members, notably Damon Albarn. As a result, he played guitar and was credited as a songwriter on only the final track for the following year's Think Tank. In late 2008, Blur reformed with Coxon in the fold. As well as being a musician, Coxon is also a visual artist, designing the cover art for all his solo albums as well as Blur's 13.

Links To Peel
After Blur initially split up in 2002, Peel took interest in former members of the band's musical pursuits, which included Damon Albarn and Graham Coxon. Coxon's solo album "Happiness In Magazines" was Peel's Album of the month in May 2004 (Peel's Record Box) and he was invited to perform a session for Peel's show in August 2004. After Peel's death, Coxon gained an entry at the 2004 Festive Fifty with 'Freakin' Out at number 9.

Festive Fifty Entries

 * 2004 Festive Fifty: 'Freakin' Out #09

Sessions
1. Recorded: 2004-08-19. Broadcast: 01 September 2004
 * Min Trampolin / Right To Pop / Been Smoking Too Long / Ship Building

Other Shows Played
2004
 * 03 February 2004: Freakin Out (7") Parlophone
 * 19 May 2004: 'Bottom Bunk (LP - Happiness In Magazines)' (Transcopic)
 * 25 May 2004: 'Don't Be A Stranger (LP: Happiness In Magazines)' (Transcopic)
 * 30 December 2004 (Rob Da Bank): 'Freakin' Out (CD-Happiness In Magazines)' (Transcopic/Parlophone) FF #09