For bassist Alex James, who was born and raised in Bournemouth, the night was doubly special. I remember the night very clearly,” Alex exclusively told the Bournemouth Daily Echo . Anyway, Bournemouth is always a great night out. In fact, he would return for another unforgettable Bournemouth night years later: “I had my stag night in Bournemouth in 2003 after a week touring Europe with Blur. “Any excuse to come back to Bournemouth, really.