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‘Graham was keen, Damon less so’: Dave Rowntree on his early snaps of Blur – in pictures

Before Blur became superstars, drummer Dave Rowntree was busy photographing them – on the tube, in Japanese taxis … and even on a big dipper

Before Blur became superstars, drummer Dave Rowntree was busy photographing them – on the tube, in Japanese taxis … and even on a big dipper Main image: Getting high … Graham and Damon on a rollercoaster in Pennsylvania. Photograph: Dave Rowntree Thu 22 May 2025 04.57 EDT

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