<p>Among the noise and clamour of the Britpop era, Blur co-founder Graham Coxon managed to carve out a niche to become one of the most innovative and respected guitarists of his generation ¿ but it wasn¿t always easy.<br><br>Graham grew up as an Army kid, moving frequently in his early years from West Germany to Derbyshire and Winchester before settling in Colchester, Essex. A shy child, he had a thing for eating soil and drawing intense visions; his anxiety was tempered by painting and a growing love of music.<br><br>These twin passions grew into obsessions, and as he honed his artistic skill at school, Goldsmiths and beyond, his band with school friend Damon Albarn, fellow student Alex James, and a drummer called Dave Rowntree began to get noticed.<br><br>But there are things they don¿t tell you before you get famous. There are monsters out there. And some may even be lurking inside yourself.<br><br><i>Verse, Chorus, Monster! </i>is an intimate, honest reflection on music, fame, addi