The Unexpected Journey to Farming

After Blur's hiatus, Alex James ventured into farming, a life he embraced unexpectedly during a significant transition in his life. He and his wife Claire purchased a farm shortly after they got married, marking a departure from his rock star lifestyle. This shift coincided with a challenging period for British agriculture, highlighted by crises like mad cow disease and foot-and-mouth outbreaks. James found himself pouring passion and resources into transforming the farm into a successful venture, demonstrating his resilience and adaptability in the face of these challenges.