Ian Matthews

BIOGRAPHY

Ian grew up in Bristol in the South West of England and started his musical path playing small social club events with his father’s band. After leaving school Ian began the journey to becoming a professional musician and soon established himself in the city as a prominent session player and teacher.

The year 2001 brought Ian together with what would become one of the UK's most iconic rock bands, KASABIAN. After working on various tracks for their debut album in 2004, Ian then joined them on tour, later becoming a permanent member in 2005. More recently Ian has collaborated with producer Tom Dalgety and legendary band The Cult, featuring on their 2022 Album ‘Under The Midnight Sun’. Ian's passion as a drummer extends beyond rock and into the world of jazz and is also involved with an ongoing recording and touring project with British jazz quintet, The Jazz Defenders.

Beyond the drums, Ian's passion for music continues as co-founder of Amplify.link, a platform dedicated to empowering artists on their musical journey. Through this innovative endeavour, he’s providing fellow musicians with the tools to accelerate their careers and forge deeper connections with their fans, making a significant impact in the ever-evolving music industry landscape.