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G. Marshall, A. Vowles, R. Del Naja, and Fraser are the members of the British trip-hop group Massive Attack. The group was formed in Bristol in 1988 and has since become one of the most influential and innovative groups in the genre. G. Marshall, whose real name is Grantley Evan Marshall, was born on February 18, 1959, in Bristol, England. He began his music career as a DJ in the 1980s, playing at local clubs and parties. He met Robert Del Naja, also known as 3D, in the mid-1980s, and the two began collaborating on music together. Marshall's contributions to Massive Attack include his distinctive drum programming and his use of samples and loops. Andrew Vowles, also known as Mushroom, was born on March 10, 1967, in Bristol, England. He was a founding member of Massive Attack and played a key role in the group's early sound. Vowles left the group in 1999 to pursue other projects. Robert Del Naja, also known as 3D, was born on January 21, 1965, in Bristol, England. He is the main songwriter and producer for Massive Attack and is known for his distinctive vocal style. Del Naja's contributions to the group include his use of electronic and acoustic instruments, as well as his interest in political and social issues. Neil Davidge, also known as Fraser, was born on May 16, 1962, in Bristol, England. He joined Massive Attack in the mid-1990s and has since become a key member of the group. Davidge's contributions to the group include his production skills and his use of orchestral arrangements. Massive Attack's music is characterized by its use of electronic beats, samples, and live instrumentation, as well as its incorporation of a wide range of musical styles, including hip-hop, dub, and soul. The group's lyrics often deal with political and social issues, such as racism, poverty, and war. Massive Attack's debut album, Blue Lines, was released in 1991 and is considered a classic of the trip-hop genre. The album features the hit singles "Unfinished Sympathy" and "Safe from Harm" and has been praised for its innovative use of samples and its fusion of different musical styles. The group's second album, Protection, was released in 1994 and features collaborations with Tricky and Tracey Thorn. The album includes the hit singles "Karmacoma" and "Sly" and is notable for its use of live instrumentation and its incorporation of reggae and dub influences. Massive Attack's third album, Mezzanine, was released in 1998 and is considered a masterpiece of the genre. The album features the hit singles "Teardrop" and "Inertia Creeps" and is notable for its dark, brooding atmosphere and its use of distorted guitars and eerie soundscapes. The group's fourth album, 100th Window, was released in 2003 and features collaborations with Sinead O'Connor and Horace Andy. The album is notable for its use of electronic textures and its incorporation of Middle Eastern and Indian influences. Massive Attack's most recent album, Heligoland, was released in 2010 and features collaborations with Damon Albarn, Hope Sandoval, and Tunde Adebimpe. The album is notable for its use of live instrumentation and its incorporation of rock and folk influences. In addition to their work with Massive Attack, G. Marshall, A. Vowles, R. Del Naja, and Fraser have also worked on a variety of other projects. Marshall has released several solo albums and has worked as a producer and remixer for other artists.

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