Kasabian were an English rock band formed in Leicester in 1997 by Tom Meighan, Sergio Pizzorno, Chris Karloff, and 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. Meighan left the band in July 2020. In 2010 and 2014, Kasabian won the Q Awards for "Best Act in the World Today", while they were also named "Best Live Act" at the 2014 Q Awards and the 2007 and 2018 NME Awards. The band's music is often described as "indie rock", but Pizzorno has said he "hates indie bands" and does not feel Kasabian fit into that category. Kasabian have released six studio albums – Kasabian, Empire, West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum, Velociraptor!, 48:13, and For Crying Out Loud. The band's music has been described as a mix between The Stone Roses and Primal Scream with the swagger of Oasis.
| Also known as | Saracuse |
| Origin | Leicester, England |
| Genres | Indie rock, alternative rock, electronica, electronic rock, space rock |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Columbia, Sony, RCA |
| Associated acts | Noel Fielding, Oasis, Loose Tapestries, The S.L.P. |
| Members | Sergio Pizzorno, Chris Edwards, Ian Matthews, Tim Carter |
| Past members | Chris Karloff, Tom Meighan |
About Kasabian
Indie and electronic rock outfit that won the Q Awards for 'Best Act in the World Today' in 2010 and 2014. They were named 'Best Live Act' at the 2014 Q Awards as well.
Achievement of Kasabian
After seven Brit Award nominations, the band finally won one for Best British Group in 2010. They won numerous NME Awards as well.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Kasabian
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