Vital Stats
DOB: June 6, 1966 41 yrs old
Birth name: Murdoc Alphonce Niccals
Place of birth: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Currently resides in: Kong Studios
Education: Attended Sodsworth Comprehensive School (graduated with a degree in Anti-Social Anthropology)
Significant Other(s): unknown
Family: Parent: Sebastian Jacob Niccals (or Jacob Sebastian Niccals, depending on who’s asking);
Siblings: Hannibal
Tattoos/piercings and other notable features: black inverted cross on right shoulder; black skull and crossed roses with inscription “Born to Die”; the word “Helios” tattooed on his lower back (this refers to the sun charioteer of Greek and Roman mythology, implying that Murdoc believes the sun shines out of his arse); red octopus on the inside of his right forearm; seven deadly sins tattooed across his back during a stint in prison (this claim has never been proven through any pictures). And a black and white cross on his left shoulder. Many of Murdoc’s tattoos are very questionable, as they constantly vary.The black inverted cross on Murdoc’s shoulder and red (occasionally black) octopus were more common in Jamies artwork during phase one, and in the video of Feel Good Inc. no tattoos were shown at all.
Trademark look: crooked nose from multiple (8) fractures; wears a gold inverted cross; excessively long tongue; tendency to go shirtless, and occasionally trouserless.
During Phase 1, Murdoc was often seen in his usual attire of a grey sweater and blue denim trousers with 2-inch Cuban heels, whereas later on he was seen wearing a purple/green designer cape (reversible) and boots more often than his inverted cross necklace.
Personality: Murdoc is the most remarkable phenomenon on the Dark Side of music over the last twenty years. The third superstar of Stoke besides Robbie Williams and Slash, he’s the perfect combination of good and evil. Although the way Murdoc looks and behaves disgusts most fans, time after time he reveals uncommon personality qualities that give us something to think about: is he really who we think he is? His defects are more than compensated by his talent.
Eye color: right eye black, left eye red
Height: 5′ 8” (176.8 cm)
Nickname(s): Muds, Murds
Hobbies: Facebook posting, tennis, rowing, clocking and badminton
Artist Biography
Classic Metal Fan Murdoc Niccals was raised by a single parent through which he learned stage play and singing and within time became a skilled bassist.
Career Highlights
Background in music: Many unsuccsessful bands as a young adult into Adulthood. Instruments: Bass Guitar First band/big break: Gorillaz
Former band(s): Kiss n’ Make Up, Bullworker, Crimson Backdraft, Motley Dude, The Burning Sensations, The Stupid Name Game, Durango 95, Two’s A Crowd, and many others. (All Fictitious)
How he joined the band: Murdoc formed Gorillaz
Musical icons/influences: Pink Floyd, The Clash, Black Sabbath, Os Mutantes, The WHO, Lalo Schifrin, Led Zeppelin, Carlos Santana, Jimi Hendrix, King Tubby, Gary `need I say ` Moore, Ike Turner, The Magazine, Dr DRE, Taj Mahal, Johnny Harris, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Syd Barrett, AC/DC, Death From Above.
Best known for: Gorillaz Upcoming plans/side projects: Considering entering politics
Real people behind Murdoc:
- Phil Cornwell – voice coach to Murdoc
- Jamie Hewlett – Occasional Voicing
Recently:
- fundus: til death do us part [screensaver]
- fundus: what the fuck is heimat
- kronk ^^
- lolcatz&dogz
- bäm!
- rofl des tages.
- frohes neues!
- sneaky preview…
- good bye!
- toll.
