December 30th 2024.
In his latest book, iconic musician Alex James shared a rather embarrassing tale that happened to him during the festive season. As a beloved figure in the 90s Britpop scene, he wanted to get into the Christmas spirit by sharing an anecdote that was anything but jolly.
The Blur bassist recalled the time he was invited to a church Christmas party, only to be kicked out shortly after. The reason? Well, it was because he accidentally desecrated an antique figurine of the naked baby Jesus. You might be wondering how on earth that could have happened, but let me explain.
According to Alex, he had been smoking in the room where the party was being held, as he usually did in those days. An unknown person told him that smoking might not be allowed in that particular room, so he picked up what he thought was an ashtray and put out his cigarette. Little did he know, that "ashtray" was actually the statue of the religious icon.
Feeling quite oblivious to what he had just done, Alex even tried to put the figurine back together after breaking it. In his defense, he thought he was demonstrating its robustness by tugging on one of its arms, but it ended up coming off along with a plume of glittery dust. He managed to wedge it back on, but it was a bit too late by then.
As someone who used to live a wild and party-filled lifestyle, Alex has now settled down on a farm in the Cotswolds with his large family. He met his wife, Claire Neates, in 2002 after giving up alcohol, and he admits that the transition from his rockstar days to a more domesticated life can be challenging at times.
He fondly remembers the last time he went away for a gig, where he was greeted by thousands of fans in Mexico City. The venue was a huge stadium, and it was quite the contrast to his new daily routine of doing dishes and taking the kids to school. But he wouldn't have it any other way.
If you happen to have a wild story to share, Alex would love to hear it. You can reach out to his entertainment team through email, phone, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page. The musician turned cheese-maker is always up for a good laugh and a good story.
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