Vijay Mistry

Vijay Mistry
BornAugust 1979[1]
Leeds, England
GenresIndie rock, alternative rock
OccupationsDrummer
InstrumentsDrum
Years active2009–present
LabelsB-Unique Records, Universal, Polydor]
Websitewww.kaiserchiefs.co.uk

Vijay Mistry (born August 1979)[2], is an English drummer. He has been the drummer of the English indie rock band Kaiser Chiefs since 2013 and previously he was the original drummer of fellow Leeds band Club Smith.

Biography

Mistry was born in Leeds to Indian parents from the Gujarat region. He has revealed in a BBC radio interview that his parents were hesitant of him joining the music industry.[3] Mistry got his first pair of sticks at the age of 12 and got his kit 2 years later.[4]

In 2013 Mistry joined the more successful Leeds band Kaiser Chiefs replacing original drummer Nick Hodgson. He made his debut on February 7th in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Mistry was replaced at Club Smith by James Kenosha.[5]. His first Kaiser Chiefs album Education, Education, Education & War He has stated that one of his favourite live shows was when Kaiser Chiefs headlined the John Peel Stage at Glastonbury.

Albums

References

  1. ^ "Vijay Mistry". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
  2. ^ "Vijay Mistry". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
  3. ^ "Vijay Mistry from Kaiser Chiefs". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
  4. ^ "Vijay Mistry's IN 3". vicfirth.com. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
  5. ^ "Vijay Mistry is Kaiser Chiefs' new drummer". drummerzone.com. Retrieved 6 July 2025.

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