Lecture Notes: 2-D (Gorillaz)

Introduction

• Character Name: Stuart Harold "2-D" Pot
• Birth Name: Stuart Harold Tusspot
• Age: 46
• Birth Date: 23 May 1978
• Birth Place: Hertfordshire, England
• Role: Fictional lead vocalist, keyboardist, frontman of the virtual band Gorillaz

Appearance and Characteristics

• Height: 6'2"
• Hair Color: Originally brown, turned azure blue after an accident at age 11
• Eye Color:
  • Blue (originally)
  • Black (Phases 1-4, occasionally in Phase 5)
  • White (Phase 5 onwards)
  • Red (de facto due to hyphema)
• Voice: Singing voice by Damon Albarn; speaking voice initially by Nelson De Freitas (2000-2017), later by Kevin Bishop (2017-present)
• Nationality: British
• Religion: Vajrayana Buddhism

Background

• Family:
  • Father: David Tusspot
  • Mother: Rachel Tusspot
  • Five unnamed children
• Education: Attended St. Wilfrid's School (same as The Cure)
• Childhood Accident: Fell from a tree causing hair to turn blue permanently
• Incident with Murdoc Niccals: Suffered facial injuries from Murdoc's car crash leading to nickname "2-D"

Musical Career

• Occupation: Singer, keyboardist, songwriter
• Instrument Skills: Vocals, keyboards, synthesizer, melodica, omnichord, guitar, drums
• Years Active: 1998 - 2006, 2009 - 2012, 2015 - present

Character Phases

Phase 1 (1998-2002)

• Started with Gorillaz, moved into Kong Studios
• Relationship with Paula Cracker ended

Post-Phase 1 to Pre-Phase 2 (2002-2004)

• Worked at his father’s funfair, became friends with Shane Lynch

Phase 2 (2005-2007)

• Dealt with aftermath of El Mañana conspiracy
• Briefly pursued a law degree

Phase 3 (2008-2012)

• Kidnapped by Murdoc, held at Plastic Beach
• Wrote the album "The Fall"

Phase 4 (2016-2017)

• Survived being swallowed by a whale named Massive Dick
• Reunited with band for new projects

Phase 5 (2018-2019)

• Took leadership role during Murdoc’s absence

Phase 6 (2019-2021)

• Participated in Song Machine project

Phase 7 (2022-2024)

• Involved with Murdoc’s cult "The Last Cult"

Quotes

• "I ain't happy, I'm feeling glad."
• "Just a peppermint tea for me."

Trivia

• Allergic to pickles
• Top musical influences: The Human League, The Clash, Augustus Pablo

Conclusion

2-D is a central, evolving character in the Gorillaz universe, witnessing multiple phases and changes both in appearance and personal development. His story weaves through various surreal adventures, often marked by his interactions with Murdoc and the rest of the band.