Kasabian

Kasabian Biography

Kasabian are Sergio Pizzorno (guitar, synths, vocals), Christopher Edwards (bass), Ian Matthews (drums) and guitarist Tim Carter. Formed in Leicester, England, United Kingdom in 1997, Kasabian are named after Linda Kasabian, who was the getaway driver at the Tate-LaBianca murders committed by members of the Manson Family. The UK rock band has been compared with the likes of Primal Scream and Oasis. Ben Kealey and Gary Alesbrook are long-serving touring members since 2006. Former frontman Tom Meighan was fired in 2020 for assaulting his fiancée, following which time the band have continued as a four piece. Other former members of Kasabian include multi-instrumentalist Chris Karloff and guitarist Jay Mehler. Their self-titled debut album was released in 2004, featuring UK top 10 single Cutt Off and has been followed with: 2005: Live from Brixton Academy 2006: Empire, featuring UK top 10 single Empire 2009: West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum, featuring the global hit single Fire 2011: Velociraptor! 2012: Live! 2014: 48:13 2017: For Crying Out Loud 2022: The Alchemist's Euphoria, the first album since the sacking of Tom Meighan. 2024: Happenings