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Kasabian - Reading 2012

Highlights from Kasabian's set at Reading 2012

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Biography

Kasabian are an English rock band formed in Leicester in 1997. The band's original members consisted of vocalist Tom Meighan, guitarist and backing vocalist Sergio Pizzorno, guitarist Christopher Karloff, and bassist Chris Edwards. The band's line-up was completed by touring guitarist Jay Mehler in 2006, replacing Karloff, and drummer Ian Matthews in 2004 after a string of session drummers. Kasabian have released four studio albums – Kasabian (2004), Empire (2006), West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum (2009), and Velociraptor! (2011). Mehler left the band for Liam Gallagher's Beady Eye in 2013.

The band's music has been described as a mix between 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, and their live performances are generally lauded.

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Latest News Stories

News from the BBC

  1. Kasabian to headline Snowbombing

    Wed 31 Oct 2012 11:23

    The band join Example and Katy B on the line-up of the snow-based festival in...

  2. Leeds and Reading get started

    Fri 24 Aug 2012 03:07

    Foo Fighters, Kasabian and The Cure prepare to headline Reading and Leeds Festivals...

  3. Kasabian added to Hackney Weekend

    Tue 1 May 2012 09:14

    Kasabian to play Radio 1's Hackney Weekend in June

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  1. #Noel6Music - help pick the Ultimate Noel Gallagher Playlist

    Wed 14 Nov 2012 16:24 This week the 6 Music Breakfast Show have been honoring some of the biggest and most... Producer Will

  2. Controller, Ben Cooper, blogs about the Radio 1 Hackney Weekend

    Tue 19 Jun 2012 10:37 2012 is a special year for the UK with London playing host to the Olympic Games. Here... Ben Cooper

  3. T In The Park 2010 Line-up Announced

    Tue 23 Feb 2010 14:41 So I'm just back from the press launch for T In The Park 2010 where Festival Director... Nick Dempsey

BBC Reviews

  1. Velociraptor! 2011

    Review of Velociraptor!

    Reviewed by Jaime Gill

    An album uncertain of its direction, from a band making the journey very interesting.

  2. West Rider Pauper Lunatic Asylum 2009

    Review of West Rider Pauper Lunatic Asylum

    Reviewed by Sophie Bruce

    Brilliant, uplifting, showy and epic.

  3. Empire 2006

    Review of Empire

    Reviewed by Chris Long

    In a music world where bands are now made into legends on the back of one decent...

  4. Kasabian 2004

    Review of Kasabian

    Reviewed by Kate Lawrence

    Kasabian know exactly why they're here. 'Britain needs a new band to breathe life into...

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