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Kaiser Chiefs

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The Resume

    (2003- )
    Formed in Leeds, England
    Ricky Wilson (vocals)
    Andrew White (guitar)
    Simon Rix (bass)
    Peanut Baines (keyboard)
    Nick Hodgson (drums)
    Performed at Live 8 (July 2, 2005)
    Performed on the Foozer tour
    Recorded ‘I Predict a Riot,’ ‘Oh My God,’ ‘Everyday I Love You Less and Less,’ ‘You Can Have it All,’ and ‘Modern Way’

Why they might be annoying:

    They are named after the South African futbol team, the Kaizer Chiefs.
    Ricky has ‘performed too hard’ on several occasions, which has caused him to collapse on stage.
    Their keyboardist, Nick Baines, goes by the name, Peanut.
    They have a song titled ‘Na Na Na Na Naa.’
    Ricky used to work as a club DJ in Leeds.
    Lead singer Ricky Wilson shares his name with the founder of the B-52's.

Why they might not be annoying:

    They have been compared to Franz Ferdinand, The Zutons, and The Futureheads.
    They list The Clash, Blur, and The Kinks as influences.
    They performed at the V Fesitval, despite Ricky Wilson having a leg injury which required his leg to be in plaster.
    They exploded onto the global music scene after a performance at the charity concert, Live 8.
    They played a free show at a bar with Dave Grohl.
    They put on entertaining live shows.
    They made it onto the U.K.’s charts without being signed to a record label.

Credit: Rocky


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 17 Votes: 5.88% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 68.75% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 22 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 31 Votes: 61.29% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 39 Votes: 58.97% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 88 Votes: 59.09% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 155 Votes: 59.35% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 415 Votes: 42.17% Annoying