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Kasabian
Sign in to saveKasabian ( ) 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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- Leicester, England
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- 1997–present
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- Sergio Pizzorno Chris Edwards Ian Matthews Tim Carter
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- Chris Karloff Tom Meighan
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25 sectionsContents
- History
- 1997–2002: Early years
- 2003–2005: ''Kasabian''
- 2006–2007: ''Empire'' and Karloff's departure
- 2008–2010: ''West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum''
- 2011–2012: ''Velociraptor!''
- 2013–2015: ''48:13''
- 2016–2021: ''For Crying Out Loud'' and Meighan's departure
- 2021–2022: ''The Alchemist's Euphoria''
- 2023–2024: ''Happenings''
- 2025–present: ''Act III''
- Band members
- Current members
- Current official members
- Current touring musicians
- Former members
- Former official members
- Former session and touring musicians
- Timelines
- Official members timeline
- Touring musicians timeline
- Discography
- Awards and nominations
- References
- External links
Kasabian ( ) 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.
In 2010 and 2014, Kasabian won the Q Awards for Best Act in the World Today. They were named Best Live Act at the 2014 Q Awards and the 2007 and 2018 NME Awards. The band's music is often described as indie rock, but Pizzorno has said he "hates indie bands" and does not feel Kasabian fit into that category.