He’s the nepo baby DJ of a Britpop legend who is a rising star in music – but can you guess who it is?

He's the nepo baby DJ of a Britpop legend who is a rising star in music - but can you guess who it is?

Oh, what a delightful journey through time and talent! As a die-hard fan who’s grown up with Blur’s anthems echoing in my youth, this article has been nothing short of nostalgic gold. Geronimo James, the eldest son of the legendary Alex James, is stepping into the limelight, following in his father’s footsteps, yet carving out a unique path of his own.

In a recent Instagram post, a DJ who is known as a ‘nepotism baby’ seemed utterly comfortable while spinning records on a pair of decks, and it’s evident that a love for music is a familial trait.

Both he and his famous father also sport long dark hair, and his entry into the business comes decades after his dad enjoyed chart success.

In the mid-1990s, his dad had a significant role in some of the biggest music chart battles, including the success of songs like “Sunday Sunday.

However, the former bassist has now renounced fame and instead pursued an entirely new path, becoming a cheesemaker in his current role.

As an elder sibling among five, I’ve had the privilege of sharing the limelight with my renowned father on numerous occasions at high-profile red carpet events.

But can you guess who it is?  

He's the nepo baby DJ of a Britpop legend who is a rising star in music - but can you guess who it is?

He's the nepo baby DJ of a Britpop legend who is a rising star in music - but can you guess who it is?

That’s right, it is Geronimo James is a rising star in the music world.

Geronimo is the child of Alex James, a member of the Blur band, who became one of Damon Albarn’s bandmates when it was formed in 1988.

In their prime, they managed to sell more than 70 million albums, and they reconnected in 2022, with the announcement of a fresh documentary coming earlier this year.

In a quieter setting, Alex resides with his spouse, Claire Neate, and their kids, in the picturesque Cotswolds, where they own a sprawling countryside estate as their family home.

The Song 2 hitmaker now has a life of making cheese and looking after farm animals, and the family now welcome thousands of visitors to the area each year for the Big Feastival.

Regarding the event, Alex mentioned that managing a festival is no trivial task, yet it aligns perfectly with my interests.

But the rock star recently admitted that getting back together  with Damon, as well as Graham Coxon and Dave Rowntree was the ‘best we’ve ever done’.

In the sun-kissed summer of 2023, I was thrilled to announce the release of our ninth studio album, “The Ballad of Darren.” This masterpiece soared to the top of the UK album charts, a testament to the enduring appeal of our music.

As for his role as a father of five, Alex mentioned earlier this year that the “cool” image he once had with his children has faded.

He's the nepo baby DJ of a Britpop legend who is a rising star in music - but can you guess who it is?
He's the nepo baby DJ of a Britpop legend who is a rising star in music - but can you guess who it is?
He's the nepo baby DJ of a Britpop legend who is a rising star in music - but can you guess who it is?

He told Hello!: ‘[Music has] never become a point when it’s a drudge. It’s a wonderful feeling, like riding a bike downhill .

‘I have five teenage children who thought I was an idiot .

‘And just for a minute I was a cool dad again. But it’s worn off now.

Every day finds me reflecting on the band, which made it truly delightful to rekindle ties with each member and expand our fan base with a fresh group.

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2024-12-08 04:18

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