Keane

Keane formed in Battle, East Sussex in 1997, Tom Chaplin's extraordinary voice and Tim Rice-Oxley's piano-driven songwriting giving the band a quality that was immediately distinctive. The absence of a guitar — Keane used piano, bass, and drums — was unusual in the British rock landscape and gave them a sound that was genuinely their own.

'Hopes and Fears' (2004) was one of the best-selling British albums of the year. 'Somewhere Only We Know', 'Everybody's Changing', and 'This Is the Last Time' were all enormous hits. The album reached number one and sold over a million copies in the UK. Chaplin's voice — powerful, emotional, and capable of extraordinary range — was the defining element.

Keane have continued to record and tour with remarkable consistency. 'Under the Iron Sea' (2006) and 'Perfect Symmetry' (2008) were both strong follow-ups. Chaplin's well-publicised struggles with addiction and mental health have been addressed openly. They remain one of the most beloved British acts of their generation.