Kasabian
Band form
1997
Kasabian (formed 1999)
Kasabian is an alternative rock band, originally from Leicester, England. The original line-up of the band consisted of Tom Meighan on vocals, Sergio Pizzorno on guitar and vocals, Chris Edwards on bass, Chris Karloff on keyboards and guitar and Ash Hannis on drums. Hannis left after the debut album was released. He was replaced by Ian Matthews. Chris Karloff was also asked to leave the band around this time. Jay Mehler was his replacement.
Kasabian: Formation & Early Years
The members of Kasabian met whilst they were attending Leysland High School and Countesthorpe Community College in Leicestershire.
The band's name comes from Linda Kasabian. She was the girl who drove the getaway car in the Charles Bronson Tate / LaBianca murders. The original name chosen for the band was Saracuse. It was with that name that the band started recording material at Leicester's Bedrock Studios.
The band's debut album was self-titled and was released in September 2004 on Arista Records. Kasabian's first two single releases, 'Processed Beats' and 'Reason is Treason' achieved moderate success. It was not until the release of 'Club Foot', though, that they achieved chart success. The track reached number 21 in the UK charts.
Kasabian: Success
Following a performance on the 'Other Stage' at Glastonbury 2005, Kasabian began writing and recording their second album. Empire was released in August 2006 and by the time of its release, the band had seen two lineup changes. The title track from the album was released as the lead single and reached number nine in the UK singles charts. The next two singles were 'Shoot The Runner' and 'Me Plus One'. In October 2006, Kasabian recorded Live From Abbey Road at the infamous London studios that became famous when The Beatles recorded there.
At the 2007, NME Awards, Kasabian won the award for Best Live Act. That same year, they played the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury, as well as performing as part of the Live Earth event, at Wembley Stadium. When they played at Edinburgh's Hogmany party, Oasis' Noel Gallagher joined them on guitar for the last three songs.
For their third album, Kasabian noted that Pink Floyd and particularly Syd Barrett had influenced the sound of the recordings. It was during these recordings that Jay Mehler joined as a permanent member. The title for the album was announced as West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum. Dan the Automator, best known for his work with Gorillaz, was chosen to produce the album. The video for 'Vlad the Impaler' featured Noel Fielding of The Mighty Boosh as a vampire slayer.
Noel Gallagher Unimpressed With Arctic Monkeys Album
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 May 2018
Noel Gallagher has listened to new Arctic Monkeys album 'Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino' and admits he doesn't know what to make of the experimental direction.
Noel Gallagher was expecting a ''few choruses'' on the new Arctic Monkeys album 'Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino'.
The 'Holy Mountain' hitmaker has had a chance to check out the Sheffield band's sixth studio album which has split the opinion of fans due to its experimental direction.
Frontman Alex Turner has described the concept behind the record as being the idea of a ''retirement home for rock stars on the moon'', and Noel, 50, has taken the time to give it a listen but admits he didn't enjoy the songs because most lack any classic choruses or melodies.
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Sergio Pizzorno Thinks You Can Feel A Songwriter's 'soul' In A Song
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 12 December 2017
Kasabian's Sergio Pizzorno thinks you can feel a songwriter's ''soul'' in a song.
Kasabian's Sergio Pizzorno thinks you can feel a songwriter's ''soul'' in a song.
The 36-year-old artist became the 'Fire' hitmaker's songwriter following the departure of former band member Christopher Karloff, and though he has hinted the creative process is difficult, he believes the lyrics to a track says a lot about the writer.
Speaking to the Metro newspaper, he said: ''It's the 'writing team' thing. I understand it, It's like American TV shows, the reason why they're so great is because 15 people in a room write it.
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Kasabian Frontman Joins End The Silence Campaign
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 01 December 2017
Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan is the latest musician to join the 'End The Silence' campaign to raise awareness of orphans suffering silently around the world.
Kasabian star Tom Meighan has joined the 'End The Silence' campaign to raise awareness of children suffering in orphanages across the globe.
The 'Fire' rocker and proud parent of five-year-old daughter Mimi Malone - whom he welcomed into the world during his relationship with ex Kim James - has joined fellow musicians such as Ed Sheeran and Sir Elton John in speaking out for those who do not have a voice.
He said: ''For any kid to grow up without love or without being heard is awful. What it does in the end if affect the child as they grow up.
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Kasabian Launch Live One-Take Video For 'Are You Looking For Action'
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 12 May 2017
'Are You Looking For Action' is the new song from Kasabian's album 'For Crying Out Loud'.
Kasabian have launched an impressive new video for their song 'Are You Looking For Action'; a clip that was filmed in just one continuous take and live streamed this week. Co-directed by Aitor Throup and Sing J Lee, the video correlates with the band's full back catalogue.
The Leicester four-piece shot the new video in a nightclub at a secret East London location on Tuesday (May 9th 2017) in collaboration with LADbible following the release of their sixth studio album 'For Crying Out Loud'. It was then streamed live through Kasabian and LADbible's Facebook pages.
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Kasabian - The O2 Forum Kentish Town, London (20.04.2017) Live Review
By Chloe Dobinson in Music Reviews on 21 April 2017
The O2 Forum Kentish Town is tonight's venue for the third and final London show as part of the Kasabian's intimate UK tour in preparation for the band's 6th studio album 'For Cryin Out Loud', released on April 28. Opening with the track 'Comeback Kid,' one of twelve songs featured on the highly anticipated album, marks a gentle way to start what we all know will turn out to be a raucous Thursday night gig.
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Gorillaz, Lorde And Other Huge Albums We're Looking Forward To This Summer
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 16 April 2017
Summer 2017 is shaping up to be good one for music!
As March progressed and the sun began to come out a little bit, it was hard not to get the feeling that 2017 had finally begun to actually happen after the cold winter months. So it was for music fans, who were treated to a lot of great news about new music from some of the biggest bands in the industry, both in Britain and internationally.
We’ve detailed six of the biggest – and, hopefully, best – new albums to look out for in the coming few months!
Simon Moran, V Festival director, said: "We wanted to champion British talent at this year's festival and with the likes of Calvin and Kasabian leading the way we don't think it'll disappoint. The eclectic mix of established artists and rising stars, with a few more in the pipeline, means that once again there is something for everyone at V Festival."
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T In The Park 2015 Announces Killer Line-Up For Its New Venue
By Ruth Buxton-Cook in Music / Festivals on 20 February 2015
T's new Perthshire home will welcome a group of amazing acts.
Amazing acts have been announced to perform at this year's T In The Park including Kasabian, Avicii and Fatboy Slim. Despite notorious festivals to match up to, it is looking very likely that this year that T in the Park will blow people away.
T in the Park has moved to it new home in the grounds of Strathallan Castle. Organisers DF Concerts and Tennent's Lager are ecstatic about the festival's first year here, playing host to 85,000 fans this summer. Festival Director Geoff Ellis said: 'This year is going to be a very special one for T in the Park as we make the beautiful grounds of Strathallan Castle our new home, and we're thrilled that some of the biggest artists in the world will be joining us in this historic first year.'
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Kasabian Thursday 23rd August 2012 Chris Edwards of Kasabian leaving his hotel on the way to a concert
Keane, Gerard Butler, James McAvoy, Kasabian, Mike Myers and Woody Harrelson - Roy Keane, Serge Kasabian, Herman Crespo, James McAvoy, Woody Harrelson, Mike Myers and Gerard Butler Sunday 27th May 2012 Soccer Aid 2012 in support of UNICEF UK held at Old Trafford
Tom Meighan and Kasabian - Sergio Pizzorno and Tom Meighan of Kasabian London, England - leaving Fearne Cotton's house after her Christmas Party Thursday 22nd December 2011
Tom Meighan, Kasabian and Grosvenor House - Tom Meighan and Sergio Pizzorno of Kasabian London, England - The Q Awards 2011 held at Grosvenor House hotel - Arrivals Monday 24th October 2011
Kasabian and Craig David - Kasabian, Shane Ward, Craig David & Jamie Hartman London, England - Talent for Kickz anouncement at One Great George Street Tuesday 1st April 2008