Since then, Tom Meighan has played a smattering of solo shows, while also working on himself. Vikki and Tom have subsequently married. He has completed 200 hours of community service, completed a course of rehab, has regular therapy, and works with the male suicide charity Andy’s Man Club. Known for his energy fuelled live performances and outspoken attitude, former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan‘s forthright role takes a similar direction in his solo shows, playing a mix of new music alongside some classics.

Meighan has a daughter, Mimi Malone Meighan, with his former girlfriend Kim James. The couple split in 2016. [31] Tom has served 200 hours of community service, successfully attended rehab, has regular therapy and is working with the male suicide charity Andy’s Man Club. He’s looking to the future. Speaking about the process of writing the album, Tom says, “It’s the first time I’ve been able to truly collaborate in the song-writing process and I’ve poured blood, sweat and tears into it. The whole experience has been such a roller coaster of highs and lows, nobody should underestimate what being able to make this album has meant to me personally, and I think that comes across on the record.” Everything has its place, the riffs and grooves are solid, songs like the energetic one Acrobat or the euphoric pounding Don‘t Give In have immediate entertainment value – and potentially good poaching arguments for loyal ones Kasabian-Trailer. Martin Pengelly (10 February 2010). "England book Kasabian to reveal new away shirt in Paris". The Guardian. London . Retrieved 11 December 2011.Meighan became the lead vocalist of Kasabian at the band's inception in Leicester in 1997. [9] He sang lead vocals on the majority of the band's recordings, has a baritone vocal range, and did not play any instruments within the group, apart from percussion on occasion and guitar on live renditions of "The Nightworkers" and "Test Transmission". [10] [11] [12] to turn your life around. There is always a way to get to the other side of the mountain: maybe not over the top, you might have to go around the side, but you can get there. You just have to try. With help and understanding, anyone can change.”

Kasabian-Nightworkers (Live at Evry France, 2005)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 19 December 2021 . Retrieved 11 December 2011. A born frontman with an unmatched ability to get a crowd jumping, Tom’s natural enthusiasm means he can’t wait to return to the stage. A big shout-out also has to be made for support acts Big Lava and The Mercians. Usually, support bands can be a bit hit-and-miss but both were superb and definitely got the crowd warmed up for an incredible night. Meighan also offered more serious critiques of the effects of the Internet upon the music industry, [22] and was one of a number of celebrities to criticize Simon Cowell's handling of Susan Boyle, stating, "It will torture her for the rest of life. She is not ready for it and she is not made for it. She is being manipulated. It's horrible." [23] It’s been 20 years since Tom Meighan signed his first record deal with Kasabian at the age of 21. He sold four million albums, celebrated 5 consecutive number one albums and was awarded, amongst many others, a BRIT Award, 7 NME Awards, 5 Q Magazine Awards, a Mojo award and a Music Week Award. He headlined Glastonbury, V Festival and Reading and Leeds

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The journey of recovery is not an easy one, particularly for someone in the public eye. The less stigmatised addiction becomes, the more we talk, the more we listen and the less we judge others without having walked in their shoes, the sooner we might move on from the cold hard rejection of cancel culture. Dosani, Rishma (13 July 2021). "Tom Meighan marries Vikki Ager one year after pleading guilty to assaulting her". Metro . Retrieved 13 July 2021.