"Arriving out of nowhere, Black Grape's debut, "It's Great When You're Straight ... Yeah!" was a complete surprise, a post-acid house party record that delivered on all of the Happy Mondays' promise. It was a kinetic, exciting record that disregarded boundaries between rap, house, rock, soul and pop. " All Music.
Shaun currently has not one, not two but three bands on the go! He has reformed Black Grape, still tours with Happy Mondays, and has just played Glastonbury Festival with his new band Mantra of the Cosmos. He has released two solo albums to date, more are planned. He is also known for his work with Gorillaz, he co-wrote and sang their #1 Single "Dare" from their multi platinum worldwide hit album 'Demon Days'.