There is more than one artist by the name of Magoo: 1) An British indie rock band from Norfolk, England 2) An American rapper 1. Magoo is a British indie rock band who formed in Norfolk, England in 1992. The band give their influences as Guided by Voices, Stereolab, Pavement, The Flaming Lips, and John Peel. They spent their early years playing local venues in the Norwich area. Having released several singles on Norwich's Noisebox Records they were signed by the Scottish record label, Chemikal Underground.