found: Wikipedia, March 18, 2013 (Gorillaz; English musical and visual project created in 1998, in Essex, England, by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. The project consists of Gorillaz itself and an extensive fictional universe depicting a "virtual band" of cartoon characters. This band has four animated members: 2D (lead vocalist, keyboard, and melodica), Murdoc Niccals (bass guitar and drum machine), Noodle (guitar, keyboard, and occasional vocals), and Russel Hobbs (drums and percussion); genres: alternative rock, alternative hip hop, trip hop, electronica)