No plans for Blur to record again

By Rebecca Cafe
BBC News

James said Glastonbury was the "best gig they've ever done"

Blur's summer concerts could be the end of the band as there are no plans for them to get back into the studio.

Despite the rumours, bassist Alex James said they have not talked about "doing anything else whatsoever".

Over the summer, Blur played a series of concerts including ones at London's Hyde Park and Glastonbury Festival.

"That was what we said we'd do and we did it and it was great. It hasn't been mentioned the idea of doing anything else but hey, it was great," he said.

'Best gig we've ever done'

James said the band were surprised by the reaction they received from audiences, saying it was "too much" for them to cope with.

"I've spent the last week staring at a bonfire muttering to myself. I haven't been able to contain the joy that it brought to all of us. It was very, very emotional. Everything we hoped it would be and more."

He said playing Glastonbury was a punt as it was "kind of like doing an away gig, you're not playing to your own crowd".

"The weather was perfect, the crowd were up for it, we were up for it and between us we smashed it to bits.

"What was amazing was the band's and the audiences' connection. Best gig we've ever done. Amazing."