As the lead singer of Kasabian – helping sell over four million albums - Tom Meighan’s unmistakable vocals are a central, and many would say essential, component on timeless tracks like ‘Fire,’ ‘Club Foot,’ and ‘Shoot the Runner,’ to name only three.
On the back of five number one albums with his old band, Tom fronted headline festival shows across Europe - including Glastonbury, Leeds and Reading - and won NME, Q, and Mojo awards, as well as a Brit. Tom Meighan had it all. Bona fide British rock royalty.
His first solo album – 2023’s ‘The Reckoning’ - with brand-new collaborators, was clearly part of his healing process and heralded the emergence of a more reflective man. It was a mea culpa. Here was a fallen rockstar, older and wiser, baring his scars and grief for all to see through new songs, and part of a new musical clan.
The Sun took the time to say, “The crooning vocals of the title track reveal a man who has done a lot of soul searching, and the result is a slow burn epic, simmering with emotion.”
Classic Pop Magazine agreed, adding, “Determined to make a fresh start, ‘The Reckoning’ is the best answer a newly focused Meighan could give on where his future belongs.”
So, the tide began to turn for Tom Meighan in 2023, with no clearer example than his championing by Noel Gallagher who had Tom as support on a UK arena tour in December. And Noel was vindicated too - those arenas were close to capacity EVERY night in time for Tom.
Another solo album “Roadrunner” came in September 2024, backed by a headline UK tour, but in the meantime - off the back of his highly praised, and far from sedate RAW ’24 acoustic tour, as well as a triumphant full band performance at June’s Isle of Wight Festival - Tom played a wealth of summer festivals including Audley End with Richard Ashcroft, Hardwick Live, SOLFEST, Live By The Sea” in Lossiemouth and Heal Festival.
Facing large festival and arena crowds is where Tom Meighan is at home. He’s a captivating frontman, empowered by every square foot of the stage when he performs. Almost like he’s plugged into the sound system himself, not just his microphone. Part of the electrics. A genuine live wire.
Tom is back on the road, up close and personal for the next run of Raw 25 acoustic shows this April / May and June which showcases Kasabian classics that liberally pepper his set and his brand-new bangers which smartly retain those terrace style chanting choruses, those danceable guitar riffs, and a stadium worthy groove too.
Risen from the ashes of his former life, Tom Meighan is still worth seeing – and definitely hearing - in the flesh. Check him out.
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