Mental Health Problems Are The Reason Why Tom Meighan Left Kasabian

Tom Meighan (Instagram @kasabianofficial)

JAKARTA - Kasabian's vocalist, Tom Meighan resigned from the band that has been synonymous with him. Meighan revealed that his decision was based on personal problems.

In a statement posted on Twitter, the band said Meighan wanted to "focus all of his energies on getting his life back on the right track".

The statement reads: “Tom Meighan resigns from Kasabian by mutual consent. Tom has been struggling with personal issues that have affected his behavior for some time and now wants to focus all his energies on getting his life back on the right track. We will not comment further. "

Tom Meighan is stepping down from Kasabian by mutual consent. Tom has struggled with personal issues that have affected his behavior for quite some time and now wants to concentrate all his energies on getting his life back on track. We will not be commenting further.

- KasabianHQ (@KasabianHQ) July 6, 2020

Referring to the news in his own tweet, Meighan wrote: “After today's announcement I just wanted to let you know that I am fine.

"I'm in a very good place right now. Thank you for all your love and support. I will see you all soon."

Following today's announcement I just wanted to let you all know that I am doing well. I'm in a really good place now. Thanks for all your love and support. I'll be seeing you all very soon. TM x #TomMeighan #Kasabian

- Tom Meighan (@MeighanOfficial) July 6, 2020

Meighan has been the lead singer of Kasabian since the band's inception in Leicester in 1997.

Joining an original line-up including guitarist and close friend Sergio 'Serge' Pizzorno, the group went on to become one of the biggest rock bands in Britain. They headlined the Glastonbury Festival in 2014 and Reading & Leeds in 2012 and 2014.

It remains unconfirmed whether Kasabian will continue to tour and record live music following Meighan's departure.

The singer who is a fan of the Leicester City football club has previously opened up about his mental health battle. He admitted that he was sick and suffered from a 'secretive' disorder in 2016.

"In every way, 2016 was good for Serge, good for Leicester City, bad luck for me," he said.

“I have to sort my head. My attitude. The things that I do. People I hang out with. They are not bad people. I'm a bad person, I'm in the fog. I was so unhappy, I fell. You blocked it just by continuing. "