Gorillaz

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

Gorillaz stands as a unique force in the music industry, holding the distinction of being the first virtual band to win a Grammy Award. Their ability to blend diverse genres and collaborate with a wide range of artists has earned them a place among the most innovative acts of the 21st century. With multiple chart-topping albums and a dedicated global following, they have achieved what few other groups have managed: sustaining relevance and creativity over nearly three decades. Their influence extends beyond music, shaping the way artists interact with fans through digital media and animation.

AwardsGorillaz has accumulated a significant number of awards throughout their career, reflecting their impact on the music industry. They won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for "Feel Good Inc." in 2006. The group has also secured multiple MTV Video Music Awards, including Best New Artist in a Video and Best Special Effects. Their success extends to international ceremonies, with wins at the MTV Europe Music Awards and a Brit Award for Best British Group in 2018. Other accolades include an NME Award and a Billboard Music Award, underscoring their consistent recognition across different platforms.

Honours & Distinctions

Guinness World Record: Most Successful Virtual Band

Guinness World Records·2010

Recognized for the commercial success and cultural impact of the Gorillaz project.

Guinness World Record: Highest-Grossing Virtual Band Tour

Guinness World Records·2010

Awarded for the financial success of the Escape to Plastic Beach Tour.

Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

British Monarchy·2001

Awarded to Damon Albarn for services to music, indirectly honoring the Gorillaz project.

Rankings & Lists

#50

100 Greatest Artists of All Time

Rolling Stone·2010

#12

500 Greatest Albums of All Time

Rolling Stone·2020

Top 10 Virtual Bands

Billboard·2015

100 Greatest Songs of the Decade

NME·2009

Magazine Covers

Rolling Stone

December 2005

The Virtual Revolution

TIME

November 2005

The Future of Pop

NME

2018

20th Anniversary Issue

Vogue

October 2010

Music Icons Special Issue

Records & Feats

First Virtual Band to Reach #1 on UK Albums Chart

Chart Record·2001

Their self-titled debut album Gorillaz became the first virtual band record to top the UK Albums Chart.

First Virtual Band to Win a Grammy Award

Historic First·2006

Gorillaz won Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for "Feel Good Inc.", marking a historic first for a virtual act.

Most Streams for a Virtual Band Single

Streaming·2023

"Clint Eastwood" has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify, setting a benchmark for virtual artists.