Kaiser Chiefs are an alternative rock band which formed in Leeds, England in early 2003. The band consists of Ricky Wilson (vocals), Andrew White (guitar), Simon Rix (bass), Nick "Peanut" Baines (keyboards) and Nick Hodgson (drums). The band has released three albums as of 2008 and have released 11 singles, including the hits "I Predict A Riot", "Oh My God", "Ruby" and "Never Miss A Beat". The band's main musical influences include The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Kinks, Blur, The Clash, The Jam, and other new wave bands. The inspiration for their unusual name came from soccer player Lucas Radebe, who before joining Leeds United played for the leading South African team Kaizer Chiefs. Andrew White (b. England; guitar), Ricky Wilson (b. Charles Richard Wilson, 17 January 1975, Keighley, West Yorkshire, England; vocals), Nick Baines (keyboards), Nick Hodgson (b. Nicholas Hodgson, 20 October 1977, England; drums) and Simon Rix (b. James Simon Rix, 18 October 1977, England; bass) formed the band in early 2003, having originally played garage rock under the Parva moniker. Their energetic brand of post-millennial guitar rock, which would have been branded "indie" in previous decades, quickly found favour on the local gig circuit. The quintet issued their debut, the XTC-soundalike "Oh My God", before they had
1 | Team Mate | Employment |
2 | Na Na Na Na Naa | Employment |
3 | Caroline, Yes | Employment |
4 | What Did I Ever Give You | Employment |
5 | Oh My God | Employment |
6 | Time Honoured Tradition | Employment |
7 | Ruby | Yours Truly, Angry Mob |
8 | I Predict A Riot | Employment |
9 | Saturday Night | Employment |
10 | Modern Way | Employment |
11 | You Can Have It All | Employment |
12 | Everyday I Love You Less And Less | Employment |
13 | Born to Be A Dancer | Employment |