Gorillaz have been churning out chart-topping hits since the late 1990s - yet many fans are only now discovering the origins of the band's iconic name. The virtual group , masterminded by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, comprises four fictional characters: 2-D, Murdoc Niccals, Russel Hobbs, and Noodle. The inspiration behind the legendary band struck when Albarn and Hewlett sat down to watch MTV. Unimpressed by what was on offer, Hewlett said: "If you watch MTV for too long, it'