Ian Matthews is best known as the 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. He also played on 'Butcher Blues', another track from Kasabian's self-titled first album. He was asked to go on tour with them for a brief time but then went on to became a permanent member in April 2005.
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Matthews started his career as a jazz drummer and when not touring or recording with Kasabian he often plays small jazz/funk gigs in Bristol. Ian has recorded with James Morton's Porkchop on 'Don't You Worry 'Bout That' album.
He cites Mitch Mitchell, Tony Williams and Buddy Rich as his strongest drumming influences
