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Kasabian
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Leicester, England (1999 – present)
Kasabian is a British indie alternative rock band from Leicester, UK
Kasabian is made up of:
* Tom Meighan - Lead vocals & Backing vocals
* Sergio Pizzorno - Guitar, Synths, Backing vocals & Lead vocals
* Ian Matthews - Drums & Percussion
* Christopher Edwards - Bass
* Jason Mehler - Guitar (only at live shows)
The band has been compared with the likes of Primal Scream, with their similar electronica-indie rock fusion and Oasis, with whom they share their confidence, vision, swagger and rough vocal style. Some influence can be seen from their days supporting Vitriol I.D.
It has been speculated that the name “Kasabian” is taken from the getaway driver (named Linda Kasabian) for the Tate murders committed by the Manson Family.
The band formed in 1999 in Leicester, England Their first album was simply “Kasabian”, and in 2004 received lacklustre reviews. However, tracks such as
Cutt Off and L.S.F (Lost Souls Forever) reached the UK top 10, and with 2 more top 20 hits and the album peaking at #4 in the UK Album Charts, they defied the critics.
Their new album, “Empire”, was released on the 28th of August 2006. The first single from the album, also titled “Empire”, was widely regarded as a musical success, with its change of beat reminiscent of “Take Me Out”, and its catchy chorus. This was then followed by the release of the single, “Shoot The Runner” and most recently, “Me Plus One”.
Kasabian is made up of:
* Tom Meighan - Lead vocals & Backing vocals
* Sergio Pizzorno - Guitar, Synths, Backing vocals & Lead vocals
* Ian Matthews - Drums & Percussion
* Christopher Edwards - Bass
* Jason Mehler - Guitar (only at live shows)
The band has been compared with the likes of Primal Scream, with their similar electronica-indie rock fusion and Oasis, with whom they share their confidence, vision, swagger and rough vocal style. Some influence can be seen from their days supporting Vitriol I.D.
It has been speculated that the name “Kasabian” is taken from the getaway driver (named Linda Kasabian) for the Tate murders committed by the Manson Family.
The band formed in 1999 in Leicester, England Their first album was simply “Kasabian”, and in 2004 received lacklustre reviews. However, tracks such as
Cutt Off and L.S.F (Lost Souls Forever) reached the UK top 10, and with 2 more top 20 hits and the album peaking at #4 in the UK Album Charts, they defied the critics.Their new album, “Empire”, was released on the 28th of August 2006. The first single from the album, also titled “
Empire”, was widely regarded as a musical success, with its change of beat reminiscent of “Take Me Out”, and its catchy chorus. This was then followed by the release of the single, “Shoot The Runner” and most recently, “Me Plus One”.
Including Kaiser Chiefs, Oasis, Hard-Fi, Franz Ferdinand, The Enemy and more…
Videos
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Kasabian - Too Much Too Young
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KASABIAN Thick As Thieves
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Kasabian - Fast Fuse
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Kasabian - Empire. Glastonbury 2007
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psilocyb3r wrote:
great band
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Lord Mike wrote:
hats off to them, the best band in their generation. [2]
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noname40k wrote:
Empire best \o/
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kusajishi wrote:
Club foot rocks \m/
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william_0191 wrote:
hats off to them, the best band in their generation.
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reidcronin16 wrote:
brilliant band, but feel their taking well long to bring their next song or album out!
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pumpkinsoup15 wrote:
love! i love your songs (: they're great!!!
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Jane-- wrote:
Hurt my voice singing to club foot on singstar rocks haaha
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Gyt1s wrote:
Club Foot is such a masterpiece, I wouldn't even call it indie. Really rocks !
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lulumiami wrote:
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blueskyscum wrote:
love music with real meaning.so good
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helloor wrote:
Hi! I think you guys might like our band; The Animation! Take a look! http://www.lastfm.se/music/The+Animation Thank you!
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wyqukal wrote:
Great Band :)
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iChabu wrote:
My favorite band! Their first album is amazing
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VashTheStamped wrote:
Excellent live band!
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TheSugarFree wrote:
They are everything I need in music.
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youridol123 wrote:
I hope they'll come to sweden sometime.
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BostonIrish wrote:
Hope they tour the US for the new album.
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youridol123 wrote:
MachineElves: Ka-say-be-an.
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adaamm wrote:
Cutt off is such an amazing song. Guys, take a look at this band ive discovered, Check them out on bebo: http://www.bebo.com/thewiresuk or Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/wiresbanduk
Events
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Mencap's Little Noise Sessions
Union Chapel, London, United Kingdom
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News
Little Noise Sessions
30 Sep 2008 | from www.kasabian.co.uk
Kasabian will be playing Mencap's Little Noise Sessions in November, which will take place in Union Chapel, Islington on 14 November.
For tickets, register at MencapMusic from Oct 1 to 16.
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13 Aug 2008 | from www.kasabian.co.uk
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More Information
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- Band Members
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- Ash Hannis
- Chris Edwards
- Chris Karloff
- Ian Matthews
- Jay Mehler
- Sergio Pizzorno
- Tom Meighan
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