kasabian Details

Kasabian is a British indie alternative rock band from Leicester, UK
 Kasabian is made up of:
 
     * Tom Meighan - Lead vocals & Backing vocals
     * Sergio Pizzorno - Guitar, Synths, Backing vocals & Lead vocals
     * Ian Matthews - Drums & Percussion
     * Christopher Edwards - Bass
     * Jason Mehler - Guitar (only at live shows)
 
 The band has been compared with the likes of Primal Scream, with their similar electronica-indie rock fusion and Oasis, with whom they share their confidence, vision, swagger and rough vocal style.  Some influence can be seen from their days supporting Vitriol I.D.
 
 It has been speculated that the name "Kasabian" is taken from the getaway driver (named Linda Kasabian) for the Tate murders committed by the Manson Family.
 
 The band formed in 1999 in Leicester, England Their first album was simply "Kasabian", and in 2004 received lacklustre reviews. However, tracks such as Cutt Off and L.S.F (Lost Souls Forever) reached the UK top 10, and with 2 more top 20 hits and the album peaking at #4 in the UK Album Charts, they defied the critics.
 
 Their new album, "Empire", was released on the 28th of August 200