Post by Taxigirl on Oct 19, 2005 8:43:23 GMT
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There were stars of another kind at Thorp Arch this week when the Kaiser Chiefs dropped in on training.
One of the UK's hottest bands, the Kaiser Chiefs took time out during the Leeds leg of their O2 NME Rock 'n' Roll Riot Tour to visit the training ground where they were given the rare opportunity to train with the first team.
Named after the South African club Leeds legend Lucas Radebe joined United from, Kaiser Chiefs have had a meteoric rise to fame with their debut album 'Employment' shortlisted for the Mercury Music Prize and they also opened the Live 8 concert in Philadelphia.
As Leeds lads, and big Leeds United supporters, it was a real treat for them ahead of three nights of gigs in their home city when they play Leeds Town Hall to capacity crowds.
After warming up with the team, Kaiser Chiefs, minus lead singer Ricky Wilson, took part in a bit of control and shooting practice - but none of them could beat Neil Sullivan.
Bassist Simon Rix said of the experience: "We play a bit and we thought we were getting a little bit better but we're actually really poor!"
Sadly for the group, the opportunity to watch Leeds play does not come around too often.
Said Simon:"We can follow the results - we look at the website - but you can't really get to see the games in America, Canada or Germany but next year hopefully we'll have more time off to get down to Elland Road.
Added guitarist Andrew White:"I'm going to get a season ticket when we've got more time - I've always wanted one.
"But they seem to be doing well since we've been gone so maybe we should stay away!"
Wherever they go they are always associated with Leeds, and there's no shortage of Leeds fans around the world to remind them of home.
Commented Simon again: "We always get Leeds fans at the gigs, no matter where you are you'll always find out the score and be asked to sign Leeds shirts - which is weird because that's something I thought only players did.
Ricky Wilson had been too tired to take part after exhausting himself the night before during the band's gig in Manchester but was delighted to be back in Leeds.
"I'm very proud of Leeds, the city and the football club, it's where we're from and it's part of what we are.
"We absolutely love the place, it's a boom city and it's great that Leeds United are picking up again."
Kaiser Chiefs revealed they have turned DOWN the offer to record England's World Cup anthem for the finals in Germany next year as they do not have enough time whilst touring to get into a recording studio.
www.kaiserchiefs.co.uk/
There were stars of another kind at Thorp Arch this week when the Kaiser Chiefs dropped in on training.
One of the UK's hottest bands, the Kaiser Chiefs took time out during the Leeds leg of their O2 NME Rock 'n' Roll Riot Tour to visit the training ground where they were given the rare opportunity to train with the first team.
Named after the South African club Leeds legend Lucas Radebe joined United from, Kaiser Chiefs have had a meteoric rise to fame with their debut album 'Employment' shortlisted for the Mercury Music Prize and they also opened the Live 8 concert in Philadelphia.
As Leeds lads, and big Leeds United supporters, it was a real treat for them ahead of three nights of gigs in their home city when they play Leeds Town Hall to capacity crowds.
After warming up with the team, Kaiser Chiefs, minus lead singer Ricky Wilson, took part in a bit of control and shooting practice - but none of them could beat Neil Sullivan.
Bassist Simon Rix said of the experience: "We play a bit and we thought we were getting a little bit better but we're actually really poor!"
Sadly for the group, the opportunity to watch Leeds play does not come around too often.
Said Simon:"We can follow the results - we look at the website - but you can't really get to see the games in America, Canada or Germany but next year hopefully we'll have more time off to get down to Elland Road.
Added guitarist Andrew White:"I'm going to get a season ticket when we've got more time - I've always wanted one.
"But they seem to be doing well since we've been gone so maybe we should stay away!"
Wherever they go they are always associated with Leeds, and there's no shortage of Leeds fans around the world to remind them of home.
Commented Simon again: "We always get Leeds fans at the gigs, no matter where you are you'll always find out the score and be asked to sign Leeds shirts - which is weird because that's something I thought only players did.
Ricky Wilson had been too tired to take part after exhausting himself the night before during the band's gig in Manchester but was delighted to be back in Leeds.
"I'm very proud of Leeds, the city and the football club, it's where we're from and it's part of what we are.
"We absolutely love the place, it's a boom city and it's great that Leeds United are picking up again."
Kaiser Chiefs revealed they have turned DOWN the offer to record England's World Cup anthem for the finals in Germany next year as they do not have enough time whilst touring to get into a recording studio.
www.kaiserchiefs.co.uk/