Released back in 2004, Kasabian was all over the UK radio waves at the time, and have since released a follow up album that I’m not as fond of.

The band is named after Linda Kasabian, a young girl who was driving the escape car for Charles Manson, just after he killed the wife of Roman Polanski.

Former band member Christopher Karloff discovered Linda Kasabian while reading up on jailed serial killers. He immediately took to the name, then shared it with his band mates who took to it as well.

Similar Jams:

Listen to Bloc Party – Pioneers
Listen to the Editors – The Racing Rats