Ian Matthews (drummer)
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Ian Matthews is an English musician, best known as a drummer for Kasabian.
Prior to Kasabian he played with a number of local Bristol bands, such as K'Passa, Ilya and Milk. He met Kasabian when they were recording their first single "Processed Beats
" in Bristol. He also played on "Butcher Blues", another track from Kasabian's self-titled first album
and "Beneficial Herbs", a b-side to "Cutt Off
" single. He was asked to tour with them shortly and became a permanent member in April 2005.
Matthews started his career as a jazz drummer and when not touring or recording with Kasabian he often plays small jazz/funk gigs in Bristol. Ian has recorded with James Morton's Porkchop on 'Don't You Worry 'Bout That' album.
He cites Mitch Mitchell, Tony Williams and Buddy Rich as his strongest drumming influences.
, Zildjian cymbals and Natal percussions along with Vic Firth Drumsticks and Remo Drumheads.
His drums and snares are: DW Collectors Series 24"x16" kick drum; 13"x9" tom-tom; 16"x16” floor tom; 18"x16" floor tom; 14"x6.5" snare; 13"x3" side snare. He uses the following Zildjian cymbals: 14" New Beat hi-hats; 12" K splash; 18" K Dark crash; 22" K Custom Dry ride; 19" K crash; 19" K Hybrid china; and a 40" gong
".
He got his first drum kit when he was four and by the time he was seven he played his first gig in a pub and was capable of laying "a pretty good waltz, quickstep, foxtrot, and tango".
Prior to Kasabian he played with a number of local Bristol bands, such as K'Passa, Ilya and Milk. He met Kasabian when they were recording their first single "Processed Beats
Processed Beats
"Processed Beats" is the third fully released single from Kasabian. It was released on 18 September 2004 and entered the UK Charts at #17. It was originally released as a demo, as Kasabian's first single, in limited numbers.-Maxi CD:*PARADISE21...
" in Bristol. He also played on "Butcher Blues", another track from Kasabian's self-titled first album
Kasabian (album)
Kasabian is the debut album by the British indie rock group Kasabian, released in September 2004 through BMG Records subsidiaries Arista Records and RCA Records. The album spawned four singles and rose to fourth place on the UK Album Chart....
and "Beneficial Herbs", a b-side to "Cutt Off
Cutt Off
"Cutt Off" is the fourth single from Kasabian's eponymous album. It is Kasabian's second highest chart entry at #8. The single version was a re-working of the album version, featuring a new drum track, a different mix and slightly changed lyrics...
" single. He was asked to tour with them shortly and became a permanent member in April 2005.
Matthews started his career as a jazz drummer and when not touring or recording with Kasabian he often plays small jazz/funk gigs in Bristol. Ian has recorded with James Morton's Porkchop on 'Don't You Worry 'Bout That' album.
He cites Mitch Mitchell, Tony Williams and Buddy Rich as his strongest drumming influences.
Drum kits
Matthews has used various drum kits and cymbals over the years. Currently he's using DW drumsDrum Workshop
Drum Workshop is a drum and hardware manufacturing company based in Oxnard, California. Their slogan is "The Drummer's Choice".-History:...
, Zildjian cymbals and Natal percussions along with Vic Firth Drumsticks and Remo Drumheads.
His drums and snares are: DW Collectors Series 24"x16" kick drum; 13"x9" tom-tom; 16"x16” floor tom; 18"x16" floor tom; 14"x6.5" snare; 13"x3" side snare. He uses the following Zildjian cymbals: 14" New Beat hi-hats; 12" K splash; 18" K Dark crash; 22" K Custom Dry ride; 19" K crash; 19" K Hybrid china; and a 40" gong
Trivia
Matthews is left-handed. He broke his left hand when touring with Kasabian in Europe in February 2010 and was replaced by his drum technician for a number of gigs and the NME Awards performance of "Vlad the ImpalerVlad the Impaler (song)
"Vlad the Impaler" is the eighth song of Kasabian's album West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum. It was released as a free download with an accompanying music video in March 2009. It was released as a single physically on 15 February 2010....
".
He got his first drum kit when he was four and by the time he was seven he played his first gig in a pub and was capable of laying "a pretty good waltz, quickstep, foxtrot, and tango".