Kasabian, the English rock band who 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.
The English band's music is often described as indie rock, or maybe a touch of Brit-pop.
Kasabian has released eight studio albums. With the self titled debut, Kasabian in 2004, Empire in 2006, West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum in 2009, two years later with Velociraptor! in 2011, 48:13 in 2014, For Crying Out Loud in 2017, in The Alchemist's Euphoria in 2022 and finally last Friday, Happenings.
The band's music has been described as a mix of The Stone Roses and Primal Scream with the swagger of Oasis.
Their music has won them several awards and recognition in the media, including a Brit Award in 2010 for Best British Group. Their live performances are also highly admired. Of of their most notable of which was their appearance as headliners at the 2014 Glastonbury Festival.
Kasabian announced the latest record, Happenings on early December last year.
Inspired by gigs of 1960s psychedelic bands, it was said to be a joyous album filled with big tunes. The band started recording while they were touring their previous record The Alchemist's Euphoria in late 2022. The album's release coincided with their homecoming headline show at Victoria Park, Leicester last Saturday.
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