Blur invited to reunite by Jesus Jones for memorial gig for Food Records’ Andy Ross

nme.com:

Blur‘s Food Records labelmates Jesus Jones have invited the Britpop heroes to reunite in tribute to the late label head Andy Ross.Ross, known for signing Blur as well as Idlewild, Dubstar and more, died this week at the age of 66, it was confirmed to NME by a close friend and collaborator.“We’re heartbroken at the loss of Andy Ross, one half of the mighty Food Records,” Jesus Jones wrote on Twitter. “Without him, we’d have never been able to do what we did.

We’ll always be grateful, and we’ll always miss him. Goodbye boss xxx.”Blur drummer Dave Rowntree added: “Really sad to learn of the passing of my friend and mentor Andy Ross.

He was one of the good ones – generous, warm, and kind.”Following the news, Jesus Jones reached out to Blur on Twitter, suggesting a reunion gig in tribute to Ross.They wrote: “Hey [Blur], what do you say we get Food back together, and do something for Andy?

Just a thought x.”In a later tweet, they also extended the invite to all Food Records bands, including Idlewild.Hey @blurofficial , what do you say we get Food back together, and do something for Andy? @dubstarUK @t_supernaturals @CrazyheadUK @DieselParkWest_ Just a thought x— Jesus Jones (@jesusjonesband) January 25, 2022Originating from south London, Andy Ross’ life in music began when he formed the band Disco Zombies while attending the University of Leicester from 1975-78.