Kasabian
Founded: 1997
Location: United Kingdom
Kasabian ( kə-SAY-bee-ən) are an English rock band formed in Leicester in 1997 by lead vocalist Tom Meighan, guitarist and second vocalist Sergio Pizzorno, guitarist Chris Karloff and bassist Chris Edwards. Drummer Ian Matthews joined in 2004. Karloff left the band in 2006 and founded a new band called Black Onassis. Jay Mehler joined as touring lead guitarist in 2006, leaving for Liam Gallagher's Beady Eye in 2013, to be replaced by Tim Carter, who later became a full-time band member in 2021. Meighan left the band in July 2020, with Pizzorno stepping up as full-time lead vocalist.
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Kasabian Reveal 2025 Australian Tour
The UK rockers return for their first Australian headline tour in over a decade.
Kasabian Respond To Frontman Tom Meighan's Assault Conviction
"There is absolutely no way we can condone his assault conviction."
Kasabian Frontman Tom Meighan Steps Down From Band 'By Mutual Consent'
The news was announced via social media overnight.
Album Review: Kasabian - For Crying Out Loud
"'You're In Love With A Psycho' is a scratch'n'win moment of pop genius."
Serge Pizzorno On Hoping Schwarzenegger Works Out To Kasabian's Music
"I find that tool in Wikipedia so annoying, it's like, 'Who the fuck writes that shit?'"
Live Review: Kasabian
"The Leicester City FC flag somehow makes its way onto the stage, Meighan proudly wearing it as a scarf,"
On Daring To Dream Of Playing The Opera House & Being Photobombed By Prince Charles
"He just sorta walked in and poured himself a pint, which was odd, and then left."
EXCLUSIVE: Kasabian Tell Us About Their New 'Thriller' Inspired Music Vid With Noel Fielding
Ahead of their Sydney Opera House shows this week.
Kasabian Announce Exclusive Aus Shows At Sydney Opera House
Material from the new album, yewww
Live Review: Kasabian The Delta Riggs
48:13, characterised Kasabian’s blistering 90-minute performance, demonstrating their ability to redefine themselves.
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