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 Kaiser Chiefs
Ricky Wilson. Ricky Wilson is the lead singer of Kaiser Chiefs. The other members of the band are guitarist Andrew White, bassist Simon Rix, keyboardist Nick 'Peanut' Baines, and drummer Nick Hodgson.
Brandon Flowers is the lead singer of The Killers, Paul Smith is the lead singer of Maximo Park and Gary Lightbody is the lead singer of Snow Patrol.
| Kaiser Chiefs released “Oh My God” in 2004 in the UK, reaching a chart position of 66. They released it again in 2005. What did it reach in the charts the second time round? | Kaiser Chiefs
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6. “I Predict a Riot” was also released in 2004. This reached 22 in the charts in the UK.
Parva. After being dropped by their record label, the band, which was then called Parva, decided to re-invent themselves under their new name, Kaiser Chiefs.
Kara’s Flowers was the original name for Maroon 5, Seymour was the original name for Blur and Polar Bear was the original name for Snow Patrol.
Employment. Kaiser Chief’s debut album “Employment” reached number 3 in the UK and number 86 in the USA.
Leeds. The members of Kaiser Chiefs are originally from Leeds. Naturally, they support Leeds United! Kaiser Chiefs got their name from the South African football team, Kaizer Chiefs, the former team of Lucas Radebe, the long-serving Leeds captain.
| Which Kaiser Chiefs song is the lyric “I lay back and think of England” from? | Kaiser Chiefs
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Born To Be a Dancer. The lyric is taken from “Born To Be a Dancer”:
“You and me we're made
It's impossible to say to me
Together always
Then you moved away
To the capital of England
I hope you stay there
Once you asked me what I'm thinking
I lay back and think of England”
| The lead singer of Kaiser Chiefs was in a tribute band before being in the band. To which band did he pay tribute? | Kaiser Chiefs
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Rolling Stones. Lead singer Ricky Wilson was in a Rolling Stones tribute band before joining Kaiser Chiefs.
Stephen Street. Stephen Street is the producer of Kaiser Chiefs. He has also produced Morrissey, Blur and The Cranberries.
Angry Mob. The band consists of Ricky Wilson (singer), Nick Hodgeson (back-up singer and drummer), Andrew "Whitey" White on guitar, Simon Rix (bassist) and Nick 'Peanut' Baines. Ricky Wilson won Best Dressed in the NME Awards 2006!
Na Na Na Na Naa. They renamed the band the 'Kaiser Chiefs' after the football club that former Leeds United player Lucas Radebe played for from 1990-94. He was captain at the club and is considered to be one of the best players to ever play for the club!
Saturday Night. The motorbike that appeared in the video for this song is owned by Blur's singer-songwriter Graham Coxon. Kaiser Chiefs have been compared to Blur on many seperate occasions: Noel Gallagher called them a "Bad Blur" and the second album was described by Blur singer Damon Alborn as similar to his second album!
Ruby. 'Ruby' was the Kaiser Chiefs' first UK Number one hit! It appeared on the popular video game 'Guitar Hero III' as a bonus track along with songs from bands like the Who, the Sex Pistols and Guns N' Roses!
Born To Be A Dancer. 'Born To Be A Dancer' featured in an episode of Torchwood called "Small Worlds". This episode is the first ever episode in which the Torchwood team are defeated!
Love's Not A Competition (But I'm Winning). The Kaiser Chiefs played and opened the Philadelphia Live Eight Concert in 2005. They performed 'I Predict A Riot', 'Everday I Love You Less And Less' and 'Oh My God'. They played alongside Stevie Wonder, Black Eyed Peas, Kanye West, Bon Jovi and Will Smith!
Everything Is Average Nowadays. Mark Ronson produced a remake of 'Oh My God' in which Lily Allen sang. The Kaiser Chiefs appeared in the video for it as it became a UK Top Ten hit!
What Did I Ever Give You. The Kaiser Chiefs won three BRIT Awards (British Rock Act, British Live Act and British Group) in 2006. They were also nominated for British Breakthrough Band and Best British Album (for "Employment").
Everyday I Love You Less And Less. The "Employment" album was originally placed as number three in the UK Album Charts. Three BRIT Awards and one year later it reached second in the UK Album Charts. The 'Yours Truly, Angry Mob' album reached number one in the UK Album Charts as well as the first in the Greek and Dutch Album Charts!
Modern Way. From 1997-99 the Chiefs were called 'Ruston Parva' and from 2000-03 were renamed 'Parva'. They became the 'Kaiser Chiefs' in 2003 and released their first single, "Oh My God", on May 17 2004.
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