Who Is Gaz Coombes? Age, Biography, and Wiki
As of 2025, Gaz Coombes is 49 years old. Born in Oxford, England, his passion for music ignited at an early age. Coombes first gained fame as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the successful band Supergrass, which emerged during the Britpop era in the 1990s. Following the band's dissolution in 2010, he embarked on a solo career, releasing several critically acclaimed albums that showcased his growth as a musician and songwriter. His work reflects a blend of rock, pop, and experimental sounds.
| Occupation | Songwriter |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | March 8, 1976 |
| Age | 49 Years |
| Birth Place | Oxford, England |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
| Country | England |
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Height, Weight & Measurements
Gaz Coombes stands at a height of approximately 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) and weighs around 160 lbs (72 kg). While specific measurements for his body have not been publicly disclosed, he maintains a fit and active lifestyle, evident through his lively performances and public appearances.
During the height of Supergrass's fame, around 1995, Coombes received offers from Vogue Italia and Calvin Klein to model for them in their ad campaigns and magazine publications, as well as an offer from Steven Spielberg to make a Monkees-style TV show of the band.
Coombes however, along with the rest of the band, declined these offers, saying; "Yes, we probably would have been face down in a pool if we'd said yes to all that. I mean, our heads would have returned to our shoulders at some point, but... it felt like cheating. Too easy. Short cut. Y'know?
If you have to do all that to be the biggest band in the world then... then what does that say about your music? And all that... [the publicity offers] would have just got in the way of the music. It would have taken so long to get to grips with. We'd have lost years."
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Gaz Coombes is known to keep his personal life relatively private. However, as of 2025, he is reportedly single. Previously, he was in a long-term relationship, and he shares children with his former partner. Despite the changes in his personal life, he continues to focus on his career and artistic endeavors while cherishing the time spent with family and friends.
Born on 8 March 1976 in Oxford, Coombes is the son of Eileen and John Coombes. His father was a food scientist, who enjoyed playing jazz piano, and his mother was an English teacher.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Gaz Coombes has an estimated net worth of around $5 million. His earnings are primarily derived from his successful music career, including album sales, touring, and various music-related ventures. Additionally, Coombes has earned income through collaborations with other artists and participation in music festivals.
Career, Business and Investments
Gaz Coombes' music career spans over two decades, starting with Supergrass, who gained fame with hit singles like "Alright" and "Caught by the Fuzz." After the band's breakup, Coombes released solo albums such as "Here Come the Bombs" (2012) and "World's Strongest Man" (2018), which received widespread acclaim. He continues to innovate within the music industry, experimenting with different genres and collaborating with various artists.
In addition to music, Coombes has explored business ventures, including merchandise tied to his branding and artistic efforts. He remains active in the industry, seeking new opportunities in music production and creative partnerships.
Social Network
Gaz Coombes engages with fans through several social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. He uses these channels to connect with followers, share updates about his music, and promote new projects. His online presence is crucial in maintaining his relationship with fans and building anticipation for upcoming releases and tours.
Coombes played classical piano at this age, but gradually moved on to an interest in playing guitar. He began to attend Wheatley Park School in Holton, Oxfordshire, but found himself being picked on for being 'girly'.
His elder brother Rob was friends with Nic Goffey at the time, and one day on the school's playing fields a 13-year-old Gaz Coombes met and befriended Nic's younger brother, 15-year-old Danny Goffey. Danny Goffey was two years older than Coombes and helped to "protect him" from being teased.
Goffey recounts what happened; "I mean, you couldn't fucking miss him. He was gorgeous. He grew sideburns and they [other pupils] gave him loads of shit, but I was really into him. I think I fancied him a bit, y'know? He's really beautiful. He wasn't very mature at that age. He was like a kid. I just went up to him and asked him to form a band.
I could. I was a drummer. The tallest drummer in the school."
Education
While specific details about Gaz Coombes' educational background are not widely documented, it is known that he developed his musical skills and passion during his formative years in Oxford. Many artists in the music industry often cite personal experiences and self-taught lessons as fundamental to their artistic development.
In 1993 after The Jennifers disbanded, Coombes, Goffey and Quinn formed Supergrass. In 2002 Coombes's brother keyboardist Rob Coombes officially joined the band. Before that he was studying for an Astrophysics degree at Cardiff University.
The band released six studio albums in their 17 years together, each of them entering the UK top 20: I Should Coco (1995), In It for the Money (1997), Supergrass (1999), Life on Other Planets (2002), Road to Rouen (2005) and Diamond Hoo Ha (2008).
They also released a singles compilation Supergrass Is 10 (2004), commemorating the first decade of the band's life.
