Billie Eilish made history over the weekend when, at just 20, she became the youngest artist to ever headline Coachella.
While her set included a handful of special guests, it was soon after she introduced Blur and Gorillaz’ frontman Damon Albarn where the confusion started.
And honestly her introduction of him couldn’t have be clearer:
“This man changed my life in a lot of ways, and changed my complete view of what music could be, what art could be, and what creation could be,” Eilish told the crowd.
“My first favourite band ever was the Good, the Bad and the Queen when I was 6 years old, and Blur changed the world, and f**king Gorillaz changed the world, and this man is literally a genius, and that’s that.”
Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn and De La Soul’s Pos joined Billie Eilish to sing “Feel Good Inc.” at #Coachella pic.twitter.com/qk4swcIkxz
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) April 17, 2022
But despite all that, many fans didn’t know who the iconic singer-songwriter was, mistaking him for Elton John or even Eilish’s dad.
And those who did recognise Albarn had a good time laughing at those who didn’t.
My co-worker is recovering from surgery and spent the weekend watching the Coachella streams. During Billie Eilish’s set, Damon Albarn came out to do some songs, and social media thought it was her dad? “Billie’s dad has a good voice. Why he British that’s weird.” I’m losing it.
— Brock Wilbur (@brockwilbur) April 18, 2022
we all thought the guy from gorillaz was billie eilish’s dad lmaooo
— han claims track 13 (@hannahssogolden) April 17, 2022
My sister came up to me and asked why Elton John performed with Billie Eilish at Coachella
— isabeau (@GRIMVVICE) April 17, 2022
My sister came up to me and asked why Elton John performed with Billie Eilish at Coachella
— isabeau (@GRIMVVICE) April 17, 2022
I still can’t get over the fact that when Damon Albarn joined Billie Eilish on stage at Coachella last night some woman not only tweeted “Elton John joins Billie at Coachella,” but actually tagged Elton John in the post. #Coachella
— Julian Spivey (@julianspivey44) April 17, 2022
No, Damon Albarn is not Billie Eilish’s dad. Nor is Damon Albarn actually Elton John. He’s the lead singer of the legendary band Gorillaz. Lmao jesus, get with it children 😂
— AppalachianGargoyle 🎮 (@AppaGarg) April 17, 2022