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Ian Matthews

Ian Matthews is an English musician, best knows 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, on which he plays. 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.

Ian has started his career as a jazz drummer and when not touring or recording with Kasabian he often plays small jazz/funk gigs in Bristol.

Drum kits
Ian has used various drum kits and cymbals. Currently he's using DW drums, Zildjian cymbals and Natal percussions.

Trivia
Ian is left-handed. He broke a finger when touring with Kasabian in Europe in February 2010 and was replaced by his drum technician for a number of gigs and NME Awards performance of Vlad the Impaler.