Blur. I agree with all the reasons put forward already in the thread. They have much better tunes, lyrics and have character; also, the solo projects that came after are just in a different league to Richard Ashcroft's boring, repetitive albums.
Also, Blur had Graham Coxon, probably the sexiest man in the world.
Your third option is pretty stupid. I know you're probably only joking, but "question my sexuality", oh, that's so hilarious.