Graham Leslie Coxon (b. 12 March 1969) is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and painter. He initially came to prominence as the guitarist, backing vocalist and occasional lead vocalist of rock band Blur. His artistic and musical contribution is prominently featured on the band's first six albums, from 1991's Leisure to 1999's 13. The latter's cover was also designed by Coxon.
In 2002, he left Blur, following a bitter dispute with the other members. As a result, he played guitar and was credited as a writer on only the final track for the following year's Think Tank. In September 2007, Graham Coxon rejoined the band and in late 2008 Damon Albarn announced that the band will reunite 2009 for a number of shows.
He is also a critically acclaimed solo artist, having recorded six solo albums, with a seventh in the works. Half of them were recorded while still a member of the band. Coxon is capable of playing several other instruments, besides guitar, and is famous for recording his albums single-handedly, without much help from session musicians.
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