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Gruff Rhys
Gruff Rhys


Background information
Birth name Gruffydd Maredudd Bowen Rhys
Born July 18, 1970
Born place Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Origin Bethesda, Wales
Genre(s) Alternative Rock
Years active 1988—present
Label(s) Rough Trade Records
Team Love Records
Associated acts Gorillaz
Super Furry Animals
Ffa Coffi Pawb
Neon Neon
Mogwai
Boom Bip
Website Website



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X Factor's Matt Cardle, Rihanna Dominate UK Chart

January 2, 2011
X Factor's Matt Cardle, Rihanna Dominate UK ChartX Factor winner Matt Cardle has retained his position at the top of the UK singles chart for the third week running, it has been announced.

The singer’s single ‘When We Collide’, a cover of Biffy Clyro’s ‘Many Of Horror’, is a non mover selling over 815,000 copies in three weeks.

Rihanna was at number two with ‘What's My Name’, featuring Drake, and ‘The Time (Dirty Bit)’ by Black Eyed Peas, was at number three.

Katy Perry climbed up the chart to number five with single 'Firework', according to the Official Charts Company.

Meanwhile, in the album chart, Take That were pushed off the top spot after seven weeks by Rihanna's 'Loud'.

Take That's 'Progress' was named the biggest selling album of 2010, shifting nearly 2 million copies.

(by Holly Frith)



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