Kaiser Chiefs are an English indie rock band from Leeds who formed in 2000 as Parva, releasing one studio album, 22, in 2003, before renaming and establishing themselves in their current name that same year. Since their formation the band has consisted of lead vocalist Ricky Barnett-Wilson, guitarist Andrew "Whitey" White, bassist Simon Rix, keyboardist Nick "Peanut" Baines and since 2013 drummer Vijay Mistry, who replaced founding drummer Nick Hodgson following his departure from the band in late 2012. Primarily inspired by new wave and punk rock music of the late 1970s and 1980s, the band have released seven original studio albums: Employment, Yours Truly, Angry Mob, Off with Their Heads, The Future Is Medieval, Education, Education, Education & War, Stay Together, and Duck, one EP: Lap of Honour, one compilation album: Souvenir: The Singles 2004–2012 and numerous singles, including the number one hit song "Ruby".
| Origin | Leeds, England |
| Genres | Indie rock, Britpop, power pop |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | MCA Music, Inc, B-Unique, Fiction, Polydor, Drowned in Sound, Liberator, Caroline International, ATO |
| Members | Ricky Wilson, Andrew White, Simon Rix, Nick Baines, Vijay Mistry |
| Past members | Nick Hodgson |
About Kaiser Chiefs
Band who released their first album, 22, in June 2003 under the band name Parva. They changed their name later that year. Their 2004 track "I Predict a Riot" hit number 9 on the UK Singles chart, and their track "Ruby" hit the same spot a year later.
Achievement of Kaiser Chiefs
They won Best British Group, Best British Rock Act, and Best British Live Act at the 2006 Brit Awards.
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Latest information about Kaiser Chiefs updated on July 28 2021.
