Alex James is primarily known as the bass player in Blur, one of the most successful and influential British bands of the last decade.
The band's seven studio albums to date have spawned hits throughout the world and garnered numerous international awards.
Alex contributes to a number of publications, including the New Statesman, The Guardian and Harpers and Queen, writes a weekly column for The Independent and presents a show on 6 Music. He lives in Oxfordshire with his family.