Alex James

Alex James was born in Bournemouth, Dorset on November 11, 1968.

After meeting Graham Coxon at Goldsmiths College, Alex became the bass player in Blur with Dave Rowntree and Damon Albarn when the band formed in 1989.

Blur became one of the most successful and influential bands of the Britpop era. The band’s seven studio albums to date have spawned hits throughout the world and garnered numerous international awards.

A prolific writer, Alex has a regular column in The Independent, and The Spectator. He also contributes to a number of daily papers and magazines. In 2007, Alex released his first book, “Bit of A Blur” which was also released in paperback last year and is currently working on a new book.

He is one of the regular presenters of Radio 4’s On Your Farm.

Alex is married with four children and lives on an organic farm in Oxfordshire where he produces cheese.