Bob Vylan slams 'out of touch' Blur's Damon Albarn after 'misfire' Glastonbury swipe

Bob Vylan hit out at 'out of touch' Blur star, Damon Albarn, who called the rap-punk duo's Glastonbury Set a 'spectacular misfire'. The duo have been subject of a criminal investigation, had shows cancelled and their US visas revoked over their chant, "Death, death to the IDF."

While the duo received criticism from some, they also gained hundreds of thousands of followers on social media following their decision to speak up. Currently, it's estimated that over 58,000 Palestinians have been killed, with reports saying that hundreds have been killed by Israeli forces while waiting for aid.

The duo have also climbed the charts following their Glastonbury performance,with social media users saying they 'resonate' with the duo.

Following their Glastonbury performance, Blur's Damon shared his thoughts on the controversy and told The Times: "It was one of the most spectacular misfires I’ve seen in my life.

"Especially when he started to goose-step in tennis gear. I mean, I’ve had my moments — not quite as catastrophic as that, but you do get carried away. The old testosterone gets you going. But it’s unfortunate. Everyone’s just so hysterical.”

Bob Vylan issued a quick response to the scathing remarks as he slammed the 'out of touch 90s musician'. The group posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: "A little help for any other out-of-touch 90s musician asked about Bob Vylan at Glastonbury.

"Your response should probably resemble something to the effect of: 'Over 58k Palestinians killed since Oct 7th 2023. Over 700 killed while attempting to get aid…

"Over 1400 medical workers killed since Oct 7th. Genocide is being live-streamed for all to see, and the UK is not simply allowing it to continue but facilitating it, along with the United States. Why are we talking about a punk band? End."

Damon also discussed his passion project, multinational collective Africa Express, during the same interview and said: "Part of the huge issue of Palestine is the way that their identity is being eroded so brutally”.

“Africa Express could go into Palestine. It’s not about politics, it’s about culture. And so I would also want to go to Israel and bring people together. If I was asked to go to Russia, I would go. I’d go to Ukraine too," he said.

Bob Vylan performed multiple sell-out shows following their Glastonbury set, including one at The 100 Club this month. However, they were forced to stop fans chanting "death, death to the IDF" in the crowd.

Frontman Bobby Vylan pointed at those chanting the phrase, and told them: "No no no no no, you’re gonna get me in trouble. Apparently, every other chant is fine, but you lot will get me in trouble.”

He soon led the crowd in a chant of “Free, free Palestine”.

Follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Threads.

READ MORE: Amanda Holden is a vision in on-sale Karen Millen dress that plays into Wimbledon whites trend