Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has issued an apology after admitting to assaulting his partner, saying the incident was a “wake-up call” and that he has been sober for three weeks.
06.07.2020 - 17:53 / breakingnews.ie
Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has left the band to focus on dealing with “personal issues”.
A statement from the Brit Award-winning rock group from Leicester said the 39-year-old wants to concentrate on “getting his life back on track”.
His departure leaves guitarist Serge Pizzorno and bassist Chris Edwards as the only remaining founding members, with current drummer Ian Matthews joining the group in 2004.
A statement on behalf of the group said: “Kasabian have announced today that Tom Meighan
Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has issued an apology after admitting to assaulting his partner, saying the incident was a “wake-up call” and that he has been sober for three weeks.
Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has issued a statement after being convicted of assault, saying he is “completely to blame and accept[s] all responsibility” for his actions.The Leicester band announced on Monday (July 6) that Meighan would be stepping down as frontman “by mutual consent” in order to “concentrate all his energies on getting his life back on track”.
Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has been sentenced to 200 hours of unpaid work after pleading guilty to a “sustained attack” on his former fiancée Vikki Ager. He was told by the judge that he had narrowly avoided a prison sentence.The court was shown footage of the attack, which took place on 9 Apr and was captured on CCTV at the couple’s home.
social media that Tom had left the band "by mutual consent" but have now issued a new statement in which they hit out at the singer for not being honest with their fans over the reason why he quit.
Former Kasabian singer Tom Meighan pleaded guilty to assaulting his former fiancée. On Tuesday, the musician was sentenced to 200 hours of unpaid work after his hearing at Leicester Magistrates’ Court in the United Kingdom.
Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan was sentenced to 200 hours of unpaid work after pleading guilty Tuesday (July 7) at Leicester Magistrates’ Court to assaulting his former fiancée.
Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentTom Meighan, the former lead vocalist of rock band Kasabian, has pleaded guilty to a charge of domestic violence.Meighan was accused of attacking his former fiancee Vikki Ager on April 9, and submitted his guilty plea Tuesday at a court in Leicester, England.
Leicester Magistrates’ Court this morning charged with assault by beating.The court was told that the singer “smelt heavily of intoxicants” as he assaulted Ms Ager on April 9 earlier this year.Meighan, of Narborough, originally denied an assault had taken place but after watching video footage, he told officers he could not watch it any further because it was “horrible”.The court heard Ms Ager suffered bruising to her knees, left elbow, outer ankle and big toe as well as a reddening around the
Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has admitted assaulting his former fiancee.
Kasabian have announced the departure of frontman Tom Meighan due to “personal issues”. Meighan himself assured fans that he is “doing well”.In a statement yesterday, the band said: “Kasabian have announced today that Tom Meighan is stepping down from the band by mutual consent.
departure from Kasabian leaves guitarist Serge Pizzorno and bassist Chris Edwards as the only remaining founding members, with current drummer Ian Matthews joining the group in 2004.He had been Kasabian's lead vocalist since they formed in Leicester in 1997.It is not clear whether Kasabian will seek to replace Meighan as lead vocalist.
Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan is set to appear in court today (July 7), charged with assault.Meighan was announced to be leaving the band yesterday, with a statement from the band citing “personal issues”.“Tom Meighan is stepping down from Kasabian by mutual consent,” the statement read. “Tom has struggled with personal issues that have affected his behaviour for quite some time and now wants to concentrate all his energies on getting his life back on track.