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  • Singer, guitarist and main songwriter with Super Furry Animals.Prior to [a21310]'s formation, Gruff played in a number of other bands, including the Creation Records-signed Emily, and Ffa Coffi Pawb.Eclectic and eccentric, Gruff Rhys has released four solo albums. His debut album [m169930] released in 2005 and recorded entirely in his native Welsh language, followed by [m169929] released in 2007 and [m312080] released in 2011 which was the winner of the inaugural Welsh Music Prize in 2011. He released [m686027] in 2014.In 2008 Gruff collaborated with [a20777] and released [m75083], a concept album with a string of guest musicians. The album was based on the rise and fall of John De Lorean, the founder of the De Lorean Motor Company. Their next collaboration, [m551705], was released in 2013. This was also a concept album and based on the life of Italian publisher and leftwing activist Giangiacomo Feltrinelli.In 2010 Gruff collaborated with Brazilian eccentric [a754608] to release [r2964877]. In addition to this Gruff has collaborated with a host of other musicians, most notably for vocals for the track 'Just War' on [m194186] and 'Superfast Jellyfish' from [m231219].
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  • Gruffydd Maredudd Bowen Rhys (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈɡrɨ̞fɨ̞ð maˈrɛdɨ̞ð ˈbowɛn ˈr̥ɨːs]; born 18 July 1970 in Haverfordwest) is a Welsh musician, composer, producer, filmmaker and author. He performs solo and with several bands, including Super Furry Animals who obtained mainstream success in the 1990s. He formed the electro-pop outfit Neon Neon with Boom Bip. Their album Stainless Style was nominated for the 2008 Nationwide Mercury Prize. He won the 2011 Welsh Music Prize for his album Hotel Shampoo. His latest solo album, American Interior, was released in May 2014, accompanied by a film, a book and a mobile app.
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