Line-up and Artists: Kaiser Chiefs
Kaiser Chiefs played on Saturday. Check our line-up & artists section to find out which stage and who else played.
Kaiser Chiefs are enjoying an unprecedented run of success at the moment. Singles "Oh My God", "I Predict a Riot" & "Everyday I Love You Less And Less" have been on the radio incessantly and their debut album 'Employment' has sold bucketloads.
The Leeds lads comprise of Ricky Wilson (lead vocals), Andrew 'Whitey' White (guitar), Simon Rix (bass) and Nick 'Peanut' Baines (keyboards). They were formerly known as Parva but were thankfully reincarnated as Kaiser Chiefs in the summer of 2003. They secured the opening slot on the NME Awards tour in early 2005 and haven't looked back since.
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Comments on Kaiser Chiefs
callum and dan wolverhampton
this years glastonbury was FANTASTIC. WE LOVED IT!!!!! THE KAISER CHEIFS ARE THE BEST.
Becky Liverpool
The Kaiser Chiefs were brilliant! They were massive crowd pleasers. I thought it was funny the way he threw out that dinosaur and he got it back and kept it!
Denise & Darwin Oldbury in West Midlands.
Watched lots of Glasto and thought Kaiser Chiefs were brillient.
Ema in Ireland
Lovin the Chiefs on Glastonbury on Saturday!!! Lovin' Ricky's pink shades!!!
Matt, Poole
they owned glasto the chiefs rock cant wait to t in the park! rock on
Chiefette Vicky, Birmingham
Ricky has energy I have never seen before, stage dives are brilliant so is the crowd surfing, saw them for the first time at a secret gig in Leeds last week, cannot wait to see them again, best I have ever seen!
aimee sunderland
hey thwe kaisers had an amazing performance at glasto and rocked my socks!!
Mark, Headingley
I got back into listening to contemporary music after a decision to stop listening to it in 1984. The main reason was the Kaisers.They are the best act to come out of Leeds and I am very proud of them. In the last 25 years I have been involved with Gof4, Mekons, Soft Cell, Sisters, Mission etc. and my own bands, but the Chiefs are the best.
Egle, Leeds
They make me happy. I love them live. They do a great show!
Paul , belfast
Great album and cant wait to see them in Oxygen.
lauren /glasgow
the kaiser chiefs are a cool band they have there owen type of music the have exploded onto the sean and i am proud to i like them i only wish i could go see them live lol
Hayley, Somerset
They were absolutely amazing at Glastonbury!! I didn't want their set to end!! And I caught one of the t-shirts they threw out into the crowd!!!
John Holroyd from LEEDS
The Kaiser Chiefs were absolutly fantastic this group is going to end up as big as coldplay if thay keep going. They are simply unique in there own way im proud becouse their from my home town.
Giovanni Pilato, Farnborough, Uk
Never seen them live before but on the telly they impressed me really A LOT!! Great personality, charisma..they will spread their name even more in the future. Well done folks!!!
stevey, manchester
hate em, hate em, haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaate em
Jen Nottingham
Truly Awsome!!! I love them, i think they ROCK! Plus, they kick ass on stage live...keep it going Chiefs!
Brownie, Leeds
Rock on Chiefs! At last, a decent group from Leeds! You Rule
Laura , shropshire
I love them soo much i've got the album and all the singles and the drummer is soo fit!!
Looking forward to seeing them
Flickity Bournemouth
Must say they appear to be having the time of their lives!!!Cool bunnies definitely! Just hope they don't go away as fast as they came...
Rach Wakefield
i think kaiser cheifs r da best i watch dem on da telly n they rocked ricky was well funny when e jumped in da crowd n they were all ruffilin his hair lol. ricky is well fit isnt e
Tommy, Carisle
Got to admit that they are excellent, but i think they can do better on stage
Kate, oxford
fannytastic
Amy, Letchworth
FANTASTIC!
Jordan Beck Ward, Barnsley
They are quality, and I expect nothing less from a set of Yorkshire lads.
Miche
they're great, saw them at T4 on the beach last sunday - were great.
Debs, Somerset
wish i could have been there for today! loved the giant dinosaur thing!! kaiser chiefs rule glasto!
me, manchester wooo
GODS!!!
sex gods at that
Sophie , Merseyside
ABSO-****ing-LUTELY AMAZING. Needing more!
Harrogate, N Yorks
I have seen them 4 times this year and never tire of it. Best Live act in ages wish I was at Glasto
T K BRUM
Very good, Just like the bands from old!!!!!
abi, oxford
Sorry, but did anyone else notice that they left out Nick Hodgson on the drums when they named the band members??? cheek... lol
Kaiser Chiefs are amazing people that make amazing music. I've met them and seen them live, so I can speak from experience. Ricky is an awesome dancer and Nick is especially funny!!!
George, Sunny Somerset - Glastonbury
Saw them at the albert hall - very impressive!
Clare, Belfast
I love them!!! :) goin 2 c them at Oxegen - cannot wait!!!!
Settle, North Yorkshire
I First Heard The Kasier Chiefs On Radio 1 Just Before Christmas I Have Liked Them Ever Since. Keep Up The Good Work Guys!
Zak Avery - Leeds
You missed out Nick Hodgson (drums) in your description of the band. He is a five star powerhouse of a songwriter, and a beat maestro to boot.
Zak Avery - Leeds
You missed out Nick Hodgson (drums) in your description of the band. He is a five star powerhouse of a songwriter, and a beat maestro to boot.
Tina, Rushden
Quite Amazing. I saw them before they were famous as support to Thirteen Senses at Barfly Cardiff and have never looked back since. A real sound of their own & Ricky has an energy like I have never seen. The only thing I have trouble with is the blasfemous title & words to a very famous song of theirs but God is still watching over them while their fame is ever increasing. A truely wonderful band and Peanut's skills on keys are quite fantastic for such a quiet guy.
Linzi Stockton
i really like your single and album employment i think your great hope to see you soon xx
Chris Manchester
Chiefs are amazing . . . saw them the other day at their 'secret' gig in Leeds. 450 people going mad. Ended up on stage about 3 times, and singing a little bit of Modern Way with Ricky!!!
Paul , Leeds
Chiefs have come a long way, but I cant wait to see where they go next! Excellent news there doing Glastonbury as White's Dad said, thats when they have made it!
bruce,liverpool
The kaiser chiefs are that great they make me and my baz very happy
bear in newcastle
peanut is a winner
Anthony, Worthing
Saw them at concorde 2 in Brighton, they played a top gig. One of the, if not the best band ive seen this year. Make sure he does the stage dive at glasto!
Bradford
Oh my god i can't believe!!! How good are these guys!! They deserve all the praise they get n coming from the town next door (bradford) i can safley say they originate from Bradford because Menston is a Bradford post code so THERE!!! Meehhh!!
Debbie, Somerset
i wish i was going to glasto! i'd go just to see t'chiefs as they are the best band in england at the mo! saw em last week at weston but 2 songs was not enough!!!! oh well, spose i'm going to be watching it on tv once again...
che London
everyday I love you more and more
Bert, Leeds
shook ricky wilsons hand by accident when he did a stage dive at the end of a tsunami benefit gig in leeds, then i saw him on never mind the buzzcocks a week later, not bad!
Carlos Rodrigues - San Francisco, California
Went to see them play in California at the BFD Shoreline Ampitheatre in Mountain View. They completey stole the show!
The lead singer was incredibly entertaining...diving into the audience, jumping around, climbing up the stage, just like how Damon Albarn used to be in Blur! Hooray!
Milz No.1 fan, stafford
Kaiser's r well gd!!! check thm out........ especially ricky!gutted im not goin to glasto!!
Elliot B Kaisers No.1 Fan, Cannock
Kaiser Chiefs rock!!!!! U shud c thm live (like me), no one dances like Ricky!!!!!
becky friend tavistock devon
they are brill the best yet can't wait 4 the next album
Ripon, North Yorkshire
They are so cool, i just loved their music from the begining. I can't wiat to see them soon. they are going to be great.
Ripon, North Yorkshire
They are so cool, i just loved their music from the begining.
Charlotte+Jo Bedfordshire
They're supposed 2 be playin anova gig on saturday!? summer xs in milton keynes???? CONFUSED!
Aimee, Peterborough
Brilliant! Can't wait to see them at Glastonbury!!!!
Nigel Pepper, Leeds
Good to see some leeds lads up there on the main stage! Wasn't one of them at leeds met uni a year back? Thats what a degree from the LMU does for yer!
MATT , TORONTO
EMPLOYMENT IS A TERIFIC ALBUM HOPE TO SEE THEM IN CANADA SOON
Ed Okon, Liverpool
The Kaiser Chiefs are unique in their sound and add depth to a music scene which has so many similar sounding bands. For that they must be applauded. However, i hope i do not cause a riot by stating they are not my cup of tea!
Jo, Liverpool
There tour round the UK was amazing .. i went in Liverpool and they where absolutly exellnet .. id recommend them to everyone!
kay, barnsley
i'll be there, employment is a great album!!!
Kelly, Manchester
Have seen them twice this year, the most fun I've had since..well..seing them last year.
Duncan , London
Looking forward to seeing them
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