Kasabian facts for kids
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Kasabian
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Kasabian performing at iTunes Festival, Roundhouse London In 2014
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| Also known as | Saracuse |
| Origin | Leicester, England |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
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Kasabian are a famous English rock band that started in Leicester, England, in 1997. The original members were lead singer Tom Meighan, guitarist Sergio Pizzorno, guitarist Chris Karloff, and bassist Chris Edwards. Later, Ian Matthews joined as the drummer in 2004.
Over the years, some members changed. Chris Karloff left in 2006. Jay Mehler joined as a touring guitarist, and then Tim Carter took his place in 2013, becoming a full member in 2021. Tom Meighan left the band in July 2020, and Sergio Pizzorno became the main singer.
Kasabian has won many awards for their music and live shows. They won "Best Act in the World Today" at the Q Awards twice, and "Best Live Act" at the NME Awards multiple times. Even though their music is often called "indie rock," Sergio Pizzorno doesn't think they fit that label.
The band has released seven studio albums, including Kasabian (2004), Empire (2006), and The Alchemist's Euphoria (2022). Their music is known for being a mix of different rock styles. They also won a Brit Award in 2010 for Best British Group. Their live shows are very popular, and they even headlined the famous Glastonbury Festival in 2014.
History
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How Kasabian Started (1997–2002)
The band first called themselves Saracuse. They began recording their music in Leicester. The original members, Sergio Pizzorno, Tom Meighan, and Chris Edwards, all went to Countesthorpe Community College together. Their first demo was made in 1998.
They got their first record deal with BMG and changed their name to Kasabian. Former guitarist Chris Karloff picked the name because he thought the word sounded "cool." The name Kasabian is actually a common Armenian last name, and it comes from an Arabic word meaning "butcher."
First Album: Kasabian (2003–2005)
Kasabian released their first album, named Kasabian, on September 13, 2004. It sold well and got good reviews. While making the album, the band lived in a farmhouse to focus on their music. They also played at the Glastonbury Festival in 2005.
Their song "Club Foot" became very popular and is still played at almost all of their live concerts. During this time, Ian Matthews joined the band as the permanent drummer in April 2005.
Empire and Changes (2006–2007)
While working on their second album, Empire, guitarist Christopher Karloff left the band. He said it was due to different ideas about the band's music. He still helped with three songs on the Empire album.
The album Empire was released on August 28, 2006. The first song from the album, "Empire", reached number 9 on the UK music charts. Kasabian also won the Best Live Act award at the 2007 NME Awards.
West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum (2008–2010)
Kasabian started working on their third album in late 2007. On March 5, 2009, they announced the album would be called West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum. They released the song "Vlad the Impaler" as a free download before the album came out. The music video for "Vlad the Impaler" featured Noel Fielding, a comedian and actor.
The album's first single was "Fire", released on June 1, 2009. This song later became the theme music for the English Premier League football games. Another song, "Underdog", was used in the game Asphalt 8: Airborne and in a movie.
On June 14, 2009, West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum reached number 1 on the UK Albums Chart. The album was also nominated for the 2009 Mercury Prize and won "Best Album" at the 2009 Q Awards. The band won "Best Group" at the 2010 Brit Awards and "Best Act in the World Today" at the 2010 Q Awards.
Velociraptor! (2011–2012)
Kasabian began working on their fourth album, Velociraptor!, in November 2010. They confirmed the album would be released on September 19, 2011.
The first song from the album, "Switchblade Smiles", was played on UK radio in June 2011. Kasabian also headlined the Isle of Wight Festival and Rockness festival that year.
In November 2011, the band went on a big tour across the UK. On December 31, 2011, Kasabian played a New Year's Eve concert at the O2 Arena in London, which was streamed live online. In 2012, a film of their O2 concert, called Kasabian Live! Live at the O2, was shown in cinemas. The band also headlined the T in the Park and Reading and Leeds Festivals in 2012.
48:13 (2013–2015)
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In March 2013, touring guitarist Jay Mehler left Kasabian to join another band. Tim Carter then joined Kasabian as a touring guitarist.
In November 2013, Kasabian announced they had been working on new music. They also said they would play a huge concert for 60,000 people in their hometown of Victoria Park, Leicester in June 2014. On April 4, 2014, it was confirmed that Kasabian would headline the main stage at Glastonbury Festival 2014.
On April 28, 2014, the band revealed their new album would be called 48:13, released on June 9, 2014. The first song from the album, "Eez-eh", came out on April 29, 2014. They performed "Eez-eh" and other new songs at Glastonbury. At the NME Awards 2015, Kasabian was nominated for 9 awards, which was a record!
For Crying Out Loud and Changes (2016–2021)
In 2016, the band played two concerts at Leicester City Football Club's stadium, the King Power Stadium, to celebrate the club winning the Premier League. They played a new song called "Put Your Life On It" at these shows.
In March 2017, the band's sixth album was confirmed to be titled For Crying Out Loud, and it was released in May. The album cover features a photo of the band's guitar technician. The band then went on a world tour, playing at festivals like Reading and Leeds Festivals.
In July 2020, it was announced that Tom Meighan was leaving Kasabian due to personal reasons. After his departure, Sergio Pizzorno and Chris Edwards decided the band should continue. Sergio Pizzorno then took over as the main lead singer. In October 2020, the band confirmed that Tom Meighan would not be returning.
On May 28, 2021, Kasabian announced a UK tour, their first since Tom Meighan left. Sergio Pizzorno was now the lead singer, and Tim Carter became a full-time member of the band. Robert Harvey also joined the band as a multi-instrumentalist and backing singer.
The Alchemist's Euphoria (2021–present)
On October 27, 2021, Kasabian released their first new song in over four years, called "Alygatyr". On May 6, 2022, they released a second song, "Scriptvre", and announced their seventh album, The Alchemist's Euphoria, which came out on August 12. They also released the song "Chemicals" in June 2022.
Band members
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Discography
- Kasabian (2004)
- Empire (2006)
- West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum (2009)
- Velociraptor! (2011)
- 48:13 (2014)
- For Crying Out Loud (2017)
- The Alchemist's Euphoria (2022)
Awards and nominations
See also
In Spanish: Kasabian para niños
