Steve Rodgers, USA I think the problem is the media have thrown all of their weight behind a loser in Oasis. It's time they cut their losses and started backing the real heavyweight of British music - Blur. This is not a Blur vs Oasis gripe, I have no axe to grind with those cheeky Mancs. Their only fault was to produce a blistering debut that tapped into the nation's mood perfectly. But they should now quietly step aside.
British music is still a lot healthier than some.
Compare the nominees for Brits with those for the US Grammys. Steve Rodgers, USA So very tired. It's 2000, music should be forward thinking, exciting and fun - Tom Jones, Sting, Van Morrison. Paul, England Tom Jones and Van Morrison have survived because of their talent and their love of music. The manufactured British bands I see today have no talent and no love of music, only a love of money.