Britpop story of the day-Blur and Oasis to make cheese together?

from Hollywood Rag

Oasis and Blur are set to make a special cheese together.

The British bands - who were fierce pop rivals in the 90s - are huge fans of
the savory snack and Blur bassist Alex James wants them to team up to
create their own brand.

James, who is now a dairy farmer and cheese maker, has invited his band's
lead singer Damon Albarn and Oasis stars Noel and Liam Gallagher to his
Cotswolds cheese factory so they can start working on a special cheese for
next month's BRIT Awards.

A source said: "Damon and Alex have always been enthusiastic about cheese -
it was the glue that held Blur together for so long.

"But it wasn't until recently that Alex discovered Liam and Noel shared
their obsession. So he had the masterplan of creating something constructive
through the medium of cheese, which would mark their maturity."

James believes the prestigious music event, to be held at London's Earl's
Court, would be the perfect place to showcase the cheese and is hoping it
will be offered as a dessert alternative during the dinner.

James is thoroughly enjoying his life as a farmer, even though it is a far
cry from his days as a glamorous pop star

He said: "From hard drugs to soft cheese! That's me. From boozy, vegetarian
vampire of the Groucho Club in London to rural sober family man.

"It's amazing, the friends you can make, just through cheese. People get
very emotional about it."