Tom Meighan
39-year-old former lead singer of British rock band Kasabian, Tom Meighan commented on the scandal, which was forced to say goodbye to your musical group after 23 years of creative work. Former frontman issued a public apology for the attack on his beloved Vickie Ager. 9 April, a surveillance camera recorded the attack and called the police the child, who witnessed the incident. Arrived on a call the doctors diagnosed Ager injuries of the extremities and red marks on her neck. In his address on Twitter Tom Meighan admitted his guilt in the incident.
Want to make a statement about recent events and publicly apologize to my partner, Vicki, friends, family and fans. I deeply regret my recent behavior. In any case, not trying to make excuses: totally guilty and responsible,— he wrote in the social network.
Tom Meighan
the Court sentenced Magana to 200 hours of community service and ordered to pay the medical bills and legal expenses. In addition, Tom was obliged to pass a rehabilitation course. During the attack on the bride, it is reported that Tom Meighan was drunk. In the text of his public apology to ex-lead singer of Kasabian has admitted that for many years struggled with alcohol dependence.
I lost control of myself and became mentally unstable, was on the verge of collapse. Family and friends support me as I attempt to lead a sober way of life— added Tom.
About his relationship with Vicki Ager he also mentioned, expressing hope they would continue.
Vicki and I still love each other and look forward to the opportunity to restore life together,— admitted Meighan.
6 July, the group announced Kasabian, Tom Meighan left the band, which sang from the date of its Foundation. In an official statement said on parting by mutual consent and personal problems of the Volume, which severely affected his behavior. After the court hearing, during which considered the attack Magana for his bride, the band Kasabian has published another statement in the social network.
Nobody in the band wanted such development of events. We worked together for 23 years and planned to continue to do joint creativity. However, there was no other way but to ask Tom to leave the group. We can’t justify it. After learning about the charges brought against him, the group took the decision that he could no longer work with him. We had to hide the news until a court decision, commented on changes in the composition of a group of musicians.
Group Kasabian
