"KASABIAN Tried To Gag Me" - Former Frontman Tom Meighan Interview
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Many thanks, JH.
Thanks for your time James. Was a real pleasure to chat. Tom x
Todo lo mejor para ti Tom, musica te dara justicia. Gran voz. Adelante, todo lo mejor ! "The obstacle is the way". Marcus Aurelius.
Top man Tom. Kasabian have never been the same without your vocal
Went to the manchester gig last year, incredible
You blew the roof off the place
Your one of the best son! Keep going long live rock and roll ❤
Hey Tom, loving your new songs, all the best man!!!
"James" - Tom Meighan, 2022
He called him James more than I’ve heard the word James in my life so far
@@dljarman3708 I wonder if anyone can be bothered to do a "James" count?
He’s read that theory that says the more you use someones name, the more they are likely to want to be on your side, hasn’t he
😂
Please interview Serg to get his version of events. People who are drinking and with emotional problems can be problematic. Maybe this incident was the final straw. That would be interesting to hear his version.
There's absolutely no way Serge would agree to it. What with all the legal bullshit, him trying to stop Tom talking about the band etc. There's no way Serge would come and tell it straight. He knows the truth, and the truth only makes him look bad, and damages him and the band.
@@dangiermusic Still a good idea though. Would be interesting to hear the other side. And to be honest none of us really knows what happened. I have been around people with depression and alcohol and substance problems and they are people who are far from reliable. i have also been around couples where the abused denies the abuse. So, I don't thnk anyone can relly know except the people who were around it.
I would like to hear what Serge has to say , but a liar won't commit himself to being caught
@@mauriceking3055 Everyone thought that Tom was lying a bit ago to be fair
@@mdg1867 no not everyone , only people who listen to mainstream media , you know , the liar newspapers
James is building himself a reputation for a solid big personality music journalist, well done mate👍
It's really nice to see him get a reputation for himself, not only as a musician, but as a music journalist as well. His documentaries, for example, just get better and better
it's an amazing time, back in the day he would be gatekept from a star like Tom, he is dodging the establishment right here on TH-cam and Tom gets a much better interview out of it. God bless James and Tom.
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@@hortamaroto a musician? Come on. It's oasis karaoke. He's getting better at this stuff though.
2:33 no matter how many times I've skipped back I can only hear this line "I've got me nan, who I'm writing songs with..." 😂
You haven't heard Nana Meighans stuff yet? 😉 It's a bit too psychedelic for me but it's worth a shot.. Lol
I also heard that haha
😂😂 same.
Yep, same as you lot 👵 😂
Glad it wasn't just me! 😁
Serge has pushed out Chris Karloff and Tom. Those guys brought the edge to Kasabian. They have lost all that edge and now sound like a tribute act.
His ego is disgusting…took the missus to see the SLP…serge had his band behind a screen where you couldn’t see them…vile
Spot on mate. The two most inventive and exciting members.
Neither thinks they're the second fuckin coming either!
Karloff was the wizard on the debut album
I’m sure Tom smashing the shit out of his misses pushed him out the band 😂
I wonder if Chris Karloff would accept an interview. There isn’t a lot of content where people take deep dives into Kasabian. Would like to hear his side on how he was ousted from the band. Had a massive influence on the first album & he wrote the better half of Empire.
I agree that he should do an interview. Have you checked out his own project, Black Onassis?
Half of empire? He co wrote empire, by my side and stuntman
Drinking game: Take a drink every time Tom says "James"
😂😂 was thinking the same
Pissed within 1 minute
James was definitely nursing a semi every time Tom said his name
@@kiely4561 its a northen thing, you either call em by name all the time or love mate duck or flower, I lecister is middle but they did that to me when I worked there.
is a grounding thing too, you can tell he is on some mental health pills of some sort and he is less manic now that when Kasabian was massive, its a cbt or theraputic way of him trying to keep his natural manic down, he has worked and you can see him working to stop slow his brain down, you see his brain is manic alot is coping mechanisms to be as normal as poss, he talks alot better now his mouth and brain are more connected now, without what help he had he must have been in chaos and im not defending him as an innocent man but you can tell he cant switch his brain off full speed.
We definitely need to hear the other side. There's obviously a reason they were pushing him away from the band before the actual incident happened.
I'll give him a fair hearing, but you don't beat your female partner. No excuses.
He should take responsibility for what he did rather than blaming the band
Sorry, but I don't see how something that happens in one's personal life should affect the band. If he'd been physical to the band I would say fair enough. The best way to deal with this was for Serge to come to Tom and say, look do you need a timeout to get your head straight and come back? But that didn't happen and Serge was looking for an excuse to get rid of him. And he already has taken responsibility he pleaded guilty. That's enough. But that's the trouble with Cancel Culture vulture's isn't it - they want you hung, drawn and quartered.
Tom - You also have my full support too mate. I'm happy you've got your life back on track, doing your music and that you and Vikki are able to put the last few years behind you. Mental health isn't a crime, it's not a dirty word or something to feel ashamed of - just remember Tom, you are not alone.
Thank you James for giving us another great interview and for showing true human kindness, sensitivity and respect.
Kasabian will NEVER be the same without Tom, that’s a fact! I can’t wait to see Tom and his new band live! Great interview James, nice one! I just wanna meet Tom (I’ve met the other Kasabian lads) and thank him for all the amazing memories, his style simply is unique and I absolutely love it! 🦊🎤💙
As a massive Kasabian fan, I appreciate the nuance of the situation. But that’s exactly what it is, nuanced. It would be wrong to presume Serge was entirely to blame as well.
Tom, you'll never read this comment, but thank you for the 2011 gig in Arras. People still singing "Fire" after the show ended... Just joy and positive vibes. Best gig of my life.
It’s like watching Liam talking about Noel. I’m sure what he’s saying is true, but I’m also sure there’s the other side as well. Love Tom, but he’s like the guy that picks a fight and then blames the arrest on everyone else. Had to be hard to deal with it. Luckily we got 3-4 great albums to listen to.
It would be like if Noel had got rid of Liam and carried on under the Oasis name. Bullshit.
@@dangiermusic that’s very true. Van Halen did it though. RHCP did too with their guitar player, but he’s not the frontman. Any others do it?
@@rkid727 RHCP isn’t a good comparison because they’ve had so many guitar players with their own unique sound and most of them were wholly responsible for their departure from the band
@@AlfimAlves yeah think I mentioned it wasn’t the same since he wasn’t a frontman. Guess Van Halen might be the only one. Can’t think of any others.
@@rkid727 Kasabian are a tribute band now
James, your channel is really coming along mate. You should be very proud of yourself, well done and keep going. Your videos are excellent 👍
Wow what a guest, you opened up my eyes to the truth behind this story Tom’s been dealt a serious injustice and fair play to you James for letting this be known, great interview too. X
Made for this James, love the interviews keep em coming, you're making a noise supporting guitar bands back to where they belong .
This still smacks of a mega fanboy that doesn’t want to accept that one of his musical heroes plead guilty in court to a “sustained attack” on his partner. Tom plead guilty after viewing CCTV of the attack. Anyone that hasn’t read the details of what appeared on that CCTV footage, should do so. You will then understand exactly why Tom plead guilty, and why the CPS prosecuted. I sympathise with his mental health issues, but under the circumstances, I can also sympathise with the rest of his ex bandmates in the decision that they made in firing Tom
This indeed. I loved Kasabian with Tom. The details are shocking and it wasn’t just an argument or a scuffle he clearly needed help with his mental health and drink and substance abuse but was still guilty of a horrific attack on Vikki.
To me he seems very set on that he was hard done by and that everyone was out to get him and refuses to take real responsibility for his actions he clearly needs more time and more help I really hope he gets it and comes to terms with himself and continues to make great music
We are not perfect. No matter what happened, you don't abandon your mate when he is in trouble, you try to be there for him.
@@cesarpelegrin1527 I don't agree with "no matter what happened". It is painful but in some circumstances you have to stop being mates with someone. Maybe I would have stuck up for Tom, maybe not. It's Serge/Kasabians choice to make at the end of the day.
@@crazyacea well, after the news break out, you owe it to your mate to stand by him and dig in a bit more. Judging by James' story, it seems they did not follow that route. It is ok if they wanted him out, but it feels a bit cheap and opportunistic to use this situation to get rid of him.
Wrong. Let’s hope you don’t make mistakes in your perfect life. If his now wife thought he was a wife beater why would she then marry him and her family accept there marriage. Serge wanted him out he wanted to be front man in the end but Shame really as I seen Kasabian last month and serge done a good job but is missing Tom 100%.
Great interview.
Also, I’ve not heard the name James said outloud that many times, during my 33 years, as I did in this interview.
Such respect James! Thoroughly respecting what your doing and your journalism, your music, your honestly everything. Such love for you. Loved this interview with Tom! He's a fucking cool guy ! He looked so happy to speak to you. Such a dued. Keep up the good work you do James. Loving your channel. Thank you for it x
Hope he’s on the right track now. It’s clear from this video that he’s destroyed his nervous system
I know a couple who had a fight. He punched her square itn the face. I saw it. She then had a narrative that she provoked him and that he never punched her and her injuries were caused when she fell over. Years later she still says the same thing. I'm just saying.
She won't let that meal ticket go. I'm just saying! 😎
I don’t dispute that’s what happened here also, but if it’s an isolated incident should that be the end of his career?
Well done, you official "Oasis nerd" for having an interview with such a legend!
I’ll be honest,I’d never heard the other side of the story with the whole situation until I’d seen your video.Totally changes my perspective.Your channels really growing man,keep it up !
So you have still only heard one side of the story!
Thank you James, so glad to hear the other side of the facts. It's time tv, radio, papers, etc. start to have a good eye on Tom and give him the chance to rebuild his life and his career (they should have already done it time ago). No to cancel culture. Tom and his wife are moving on, why should not other people do the same?
how can you end up 'needing the money' at that stage in a financially successful career? interesting he doesn't seem to acknowledge his own part in it all - tis often the case with chronic substance misuse.
Combination of bad financial management and lack of writing/publishing rights.
Finally, someone saying it how it is. People forget he was pretty much sacked from the band for battering his mrs
@@adambrennan579 Did you listen to the two parts? If you did, then you are allowing your inherent bias against Tom, to prevent you from considering the new information contained therein. That's the effect of cognitive dissonance. 😊
@@AfterBurner369 I didn’t listen to the 2 parts &, honestly, don’t intend to. When reading his partner had bruises all over her body & red marks round her neck I find it unacceptable, seemingly you don’t.
I wonder, would you feel the same way if that had happened to your mum, sister etc? Or is it ok because he’s famous or was drugged up?
@@adambrennan579 moron
Watched your excellent vid the other day on the other side of the story and now you have Tom on to interview! Amazing stuff man!
I've been going through a little period with your music. Super excited for the album!
This is awesome! Great job James 🤘🏾
I was there in Cardiff, Tom outshone Oasis by miles. Love this, James. Only just came across your channel. Good work with the truth 👏
Fantastic video James, great to see the channel continuing to grow. Love the content my friend. Mat
Well done James on getting this interview, you deserve it! Wont be long until you are interviewing Noel or Liam 👍🏻
Or maybe the impossible: Lee Mavers
@@jstardus6769 or KASABIAN, the view of tom and Vicki ?? Let's balance it out,
@@Rocketfuuel no thanks. We know Tom is telling it straight.
@@brianmansfield666 ,, it probably is the truth , the band the management probably did have enough of his issues, and to end kasabian and the legacy because of tom and his wife's issue is ludicrous , it was impossible to stand by him after he told them he was innocent then pled guilty, long live Kasabian, and Tom was given lots of memories and regret that he maybe just couldn't handle it like others can,,
@@Rocketfuuel you obviously need to listen to the interview again.. take some notes... Go to top of the class and jump off. "the management.." fkk the management.. Its supposed to be rock n roll isn't it? Goodness gracious.. Great balls of fire!
Fantastic interview. I knew nothing about Kasabian or Tom before watching your documentary and this interview, but you've really taught me so much by doing a deep dive on them and digging for answers. Including going straight to the source. Big up on your journalistic skills and building a fantastic channel and community. Keep it up mate and hope to meet you one day! ⚡ And Tom seems like the loveliest man. He deserved better than how he was and continues to be treated. Here's to his redemption!
James, thank you so much!🙏 now we know more!
Thank you James! Love Tom and his new music (Icuras is spun in my place a lot)
Thank you for this interview, James.
You're welcome :)
I love the self belief, the arrogance, seeing the spark is still there and more importantly the honesty. No excuses no trying to justify just open and honest.
Great interview James, love this channel.
Been a fan for ages but as soon as they booted Tom out that was the end of Kasabian as far as I'm concerned. I think they should be ashamed of themselves. One of their men clearly struggling so they boot him out and try to carry on as though nothing has happened. They should have kept a united front and supported their brother.
Tom is right. They should have changed the name after he left. Why serge didn't just continue with the SLP I don't know. He could've still sang a few kasabian songs as well.
@@hutchd8687 Serge chose money and clout over his brother and the man that brought his songs to life
Need to avoid asking leading and primed questions if you want to hear the truth. "... Do you think that fuelled the alcoholism?" ... Could be "How did that moment affect you?"
Great you got Tom on for this James , this needed to be out in the fresh air!
He really had a rum deal the way he was treated by Kasabian and the gutter press - and it’s sad that Serge was an arse to him as well , he was jealous of that voice Tom”s got though weren’t he!! 🔥
Great interview, great channel James. Good health to you and good health to Tom also. You can see he isn't a bad guy
Good to see someone looking in depth behind the music media. Instead of just fancy headlines. Who hasnt done something they regret, at least the guy came forward and admitted what happened.
Look. We all have that mate in the group that’s known for being a nob head. Carries on when under the influence, and we have to look after em. You love them, but you’re better off without them.
I’ve got ADHD, but I’m not a nob head and don’t bear people up.
You’ve got to be accountable I think. ❤
There’s way more to it than just that and Serge has questions to answer over how Tom was being treated.
@@randlepmcmurphy6117 that may well be, but in my opinion I respect the band more for sacking him. That kind of behaviour shouldn’t be tolerated by anyone, let alone a member of a massive band.
Wow James, this channel is becoming massive now! Well done mate!
Thank you James, just Thank You!
Another brilliant video James👍
Meet Tom in Denver before a gig, he was bowling with the band. Tom was the only one to take photo's. Great interview!
A couple of things here confuse me, 1, Tom says he was made to sign a contract to 'gag' him from talking about Kasabian yet in this interview and other ones he is doing exactly that. 2, He says that it was his wife Vikki who called the police during the 'incident' as Tom was suicidal and Tom ended up with two black eyes. Why would she need to punch him in both eyes if he was suicidal during an argument? Domestic abuse whether it's from a man or women is never acceptable. 4, Tom says he was spiralling into drink and drugs because he knew it was the end of the band, but it's very clear in the last few years of Kasabian he had been acting this way for a long time and i'm not surprised if Serge and the other members got tired of his excessive ways, they needed a lead singer who was with it and reliable. 5, Tom mentioned that the band/management offered him short term support but he clearly didn't take any of it and refuses to accept any blame for his own behaviour. 6, it's quite telling that Serge and the other members have remained a dignified silence and Tom just comes across bitter and quite petty, I mean moaning about the name of the studio? If he was that bothered by it all those years ago he could have recommended they call it something else. It's great that he's cleaned his act up but he needs to take some responsibility for his part in getting kick out of Kasabian even before the incident with his wife.
if you bang or get a blow to your nose you will end up with two black eyes..
they said it was a 'scarp' meaning it was a two way thing. tom was having a breakdown and that presumably resulted in a fight, not a beating.
Listen again, he says they TRIED to make him sign a contract to gag him. It's obvious Serge has always wanted to be centre of attention but he won't ever be as good a frontman as Tom.
@@Daz1382 DUDE WTF Serge is Kasabian's brain. All band songs are his. He deserves to be the frontman anyway
@@mimoomim4894 Chris Karloff was the brains behind the earlier (best) stuff
This is incredible - fantastic interview James!
I was never into Kasabian - I loved Club Foot but wasn't too bothered with their later stuff so hadn't really followed them. All I knew of Tom was "it's that bloke who used to sing in Kasabian and beat up his missus" from what I'd skimmed in the press. This sets the record straight.
Brilliant once again James. Your research, opinions and interviews have been eye opening. Immense work, keep it up fella.
Best interview yet mate! Keep up the good work
James, very well done! As what seems like one of the few Americans who’s an Oasis-head and who loves most of the bands you cover, I gotta say thanks for the great content. Very impressive stuff!
Fellow American Oasis head right here as well my friend.
Been watching you for ages. Lovin the growth of your channel James! You totally deserve it xx
Great interview James, I for one was one of those who wrote Tom off due to what was being said in the press about the fight with Vicky but I once I heard his solo songs I attended the SBE gig which was epic!!
Great interview James. You should defo get Karloff on to find out more
great interview, watched till the end!
I hope the truth comes out as Serge did him dirty, as did the rest of the band. As Keith Richards said about Mick Taylor leaving: 'you don't leave my band unless it's in a box.'
Great video your a good man and the future of music journalism 👏 👍
I've check out some of Toms new stuff, its really good. Iv'e seen Kasabian in the past and I was a massive fan, but have not paid much attention to their new stuff. Great interview, sounds like they were ultimately going to go their separate ways and it was just a matter of time. Disappointing that they don't speak or keep in touch with each other but hopefully time is a healer. Finally, James I have that exact fireplace :)
Watched Tom at Solfest in August, totally superb. Crowd got larger and larger once they knew who it was.
I am really pleased that this perspective was shared 👍
James, the difference with Tom's incident and the scrap you had and why the police would not drop the charges, is because Tom's incident was caught on video. That's a big difference.
With the video evidence Viki's testimony was not required. Given what was caught on the video, the police had no choice but to pursue charges.
I should also remind you that Tom pleaded guilty. He did not contest the charges. How can you claim it was a miscarriage of justice when Tom pleaded guilty?
Had he contested the charges, Viki could have given evidence.
He probably wasn't in the right frame of mind to contest anything
@@jeanneah8083 Really?
He had months to make that decision with legal advice.
More like he knew that if he contested the charges, that the CCTV footage would be shown in court.
It was so damning that Tom himself could not bear to watch it at the police station when he was arrested.
Tom looks rough, but then again he’s had a bad few years.
After watching James’s last video on Tom and watching this I think Tom deserves a second chance.
There was a power play going on in his old band and Tom became the scapegoat.
Think he look very well considering.
I’m glad he’s back touring and writing his own stuff. He obviously has a lot more to give.
I called that about Serge, which is a shame. But it was blatant he wanted to be the front man. As great as a musician as he is he will never replace Tom
Kasabian are hypocrites they kick Tom out but have no problem supporting Liam Gallagher who has been photographed strangling a woman. Not about anything other than money SHAME
Love how they talk about how media narratives shouldn't be trusted... then proceed to accept that media narrative that Kanye West needs help...Very stupid
James this is golden, you made it. You are way better than most of journalists out there, keep going this way you deserve this channel to be massive. You are great. Thanks a lot for your content and the work and love you put in every single of your videos. Love ya
brilliant brilliant brilliant - love your channel
Don't agree at all with your assertion that a bust up in a pub is the same as a domestic abuse case. Not saying its the case her but victims of domestic abuse can be easily coerced into saying things (their will) that actively sustain their abusive environment.
Loved this interview keep up the good work 👍
I just hope that one day people will realise that none of this was ever their business, nor was it the business of the group or the journalists. Everything that happened is Tom's and his family's personal life. And neither a group of his ‘dear mates’ nor his ‘loyal fans’ have the right to judge him. Only his wife and the court have the right to do so, and they have already decided everything many years ago. And only people who have nothing to do with him and don't know a damn thing can't move from 2020.
Thanks for video!
Great vid, i rly hope everything will go great for mr Meighan. Also is there any possibility to interview chris karloff??? It would be great to see what he thinks of all that, and maybe we could learn the actuall reason he left the band
i always wonder that myself, clearly some vision clash happened between serg and karloff
This is absolutely huge James well in mate!
Looking forward to the next chapter, great frontman.
Congrats mate. Your good work has really paid off
Great to see Tom in good form,there's no Kasabian without him ...Serge is not a front man.
Great interview James 👍
Can't wait to see Tom in Glasgow 🏴 I must be his oldest fan 66years young
I cant wait either mate no long now 14th next month 🏴🔥
Wow. Last interview I watched with Tom, which wasn’t too long ago… he looked healthy and like he was bouncing back. No anger or bitterness. Now he looks ill. He’s angry. He’s bitter. He needs to be positive and stop looking back. If he stays that way he could find himself friends with Kasabian again.
He really looks ill… And he’s saying awful things. As much as I blame him for what he did, I wish he truly recovers. Not this illusion of well-being but genuine health and mental stability. And that includes communication with his ex-bandmates . I think, we may not notice, but he still feels pain about leaving the band. And now he’s taken a wrong direction. Just my opinion.
Wow. Great interview. Liam G should be next. Love this channel here in New Jersey USA.
What I love about these interviews like the Rick witter one is that it’s about the person being interviewed and not the host, I listen to radio x and when the likes of Moyles or Vaughn do interviews it’s always about them trying to tell their own little anecdotes, these are great because there questions that we like hearing.
James just popped down your worm hole of information,,😉🍯
Thank you my man your doing what I daydream of ,,keep moving forward,, awesome pieces,, You asked Tom the questions we needed to hear the man's a legend,,& needs people like you to get it out there 🔥
Can I get a F****"ING witness
Great interview and really shows that all is not always what it seems.
Great exclusive mate wish Tom all the best,to many people in this world ready to throw people under the bus for mistakes they’ve made we all live and learn
Great interview. Well done James and Tom.
Love it..superb...I'm glad I've heard his side..exactly what I thought
Haven't listened yet but I'm right behind you Tom, all the best to you and the missus, I'll come see ya when I can. Peace n love man!
Great interview, and well done for uncovering the lies behind the official story. I was shocked when the news came out however equally shocked that the band cut Tom adrift. I have been on a similar journey and luckily my nearest and dearest helped me through that dark time. 100% with Tom and really can’t wait to see the new band, Tom for me is by far the best front man I’ve seen live, just effortless energy, and yes he was born to perform on the biggest stages.. So glad he’s in a good place now…
Looks like they made a judgment call based on the current social climate.
Cry me a river Pocahontas
@@RedOakCrow bunch o' ccccc coconuts
English is not my primary language. James, it would be great if you enable the subtitles. Keep up the great work!
I've seen Tom in Leicester city centre on a few occasions and at the old greyhound in great glen. And all I have ever seen is an honest go happy geezer. I doubt he remembers this but he bought me a pint in the Royal standard on Charles street Leicester too. Great guy n a good laugh. Sounds harsh what the other guys have done, but life goes on and I'm looking forward to hearing more new stuff. 👌💪👍
Yet another belter of a video… get in James
they always looked like a band of brothers , amazing how things can break down - if happens time after time
Self medicating with drugs and alcohol is such a bad idea but it’s so easily done. Drugs are crafty fuckers , they give you a false sense of security and reel you in. Been there and still have issues with it, it’s on going so best of luck with it.
Glad to hear Tom is on the mend, I’m Not a massive Kasabian fan, but a music fan and look forward to hearing this fellas new stuff
Played with Kasabian in Putney studios when they’re on BMG development deal and then followed them on the Kasabian/Chikinki dual headline tour…. All sound guys. Unbelievable sound in the early days. Missed Karloff sound when he went.
Love this 💙 thanks
So insightful 👏
He's got the voice, he's got the front man swagger... and he's got all the songs in his pocket.