Kasabian Frontman Tom Meighan Quits Band Over ‘Personal Issues’

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British electronic rock band Kasabian from Leicester have announced this morning in an Instagram and Twitter post that, “Tom Meighan is stepping down from Kasabian by mutual consent.” The post went on to vaguely expand, “Tom has struggled with personal issues that have affected his behaviour for quite some time and now wants to concentrate all of his energies on getting his life back on track. We will not be commenting further.”

Something just doesn’t sit right with me about Kasabian’s post of Tom’s somewhat resignation. For such a hugely successful band, losing their front man with whom they founded the band back in 1997 (regardless of the reason), you’d think Kasabian would’ve written a bigger post/ a homage to Tom and everything he has done within his time being the frontman of Kasabian. It just sort of disregards his leave and pins it on mental health/ personal issues. No doubt, it probably plays a part of why he felt he needed a break from the band, however it sounds like there’s some animosity, some bitterness shining throughout Kasabian’s post. I sincerely hope that is not the case. Regardless, I hope Tom is ok and will come back around when he’s ready and Kasabian can be full again.

The band - whose line-up now consists of Pizzorno, Edwards and drummer Ian Matthews - have not revealed whether they plan to replace Meighan or continue as a trio.