alternative rock

2001
Gorillaz released on 26 March 2001

Gorillaz was released on 26 March 2001 and was a major commercial success, debuting at No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 14 on the US Billboard 200 , going on to sell over 7 million copies worldwide, powered by the success of the “Clint Eastwood” single. The…
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Manic Street Preachers Know Your Enemy

At this concert, they revealed many tracks from their upcoming sixth album, Know Your Enemy , which was released on 19 March 2001.

L'Arc-en-Ciel released on March 14

The compilation album Clicked Singles Best 13 was released on March 14, 2001.

Depeche Mode press conference

In March 2001, Depeche Mode held a press conference at the Valentino Hotel in Hamburg to announce the Exciter Tour.

A Perfect Circle Activity began slowing down for the band by late 2000, with Keenan

Activity began slowing down for the band by late 2000, with Keenan returning to Tool to finish the recording of what would be their next album, Lateralus . Keenan returned to A Perfect Circle to tour from January to March 2001, until returning to Tool again for the rest of…
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At the Drive-In In March 2001, less than a month away from a United States tour set

In March 2001, less than a month away from a United States tour set to begin on April 14, At the Drive-In announced an indefinite hiatus at the height of their popularity thus far. The band had played their final show of the preceding world tour on February 21, 2001,…
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Dave Matthews Band In March 2001, the Lillywhite studio sessions from the previous year

In March 2001, the Lillywhite studio sessions from the previous year were leaked over the internet. The tracks spread quickly over established channels like Napster . Collectively known as The Lillywhite Sessions , the tracks were lauded by both the fan base and the popular press. After critical comparison of…
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Luna Sea Billboard quoted critic

In March 2001, Billboard quoted music critic Hiromichi Ugaya as saying that Luna Sea broke up due to conflict between Ryuichi and the other members.

Coldplay earned awards for Best British Group

At the 2001 Brit Awards in February, Coldplay earned awards for Best British Group and Best British Album.

Coldplay started the US Club Tour

and started the US Club Tour in February 2001.