Kav Sandhu | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Kavin Sandhu |
| Also known as | KAV, Kav Sandhu |
| Origin | Leicester, England |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, DJ and promoter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals, bass |
| Website | en-gb |
KAV (Kavin Sandhu) is a British musician from Leicester, England, now based in Los Angeles. Sandhu played guitar with British band Happy Mondays for four years after helping reform the band with frontman Shaun Ryder in 2004. He launched his solo project under moniker "KAV" in 2008 with long-time friend and drummer Jim (James) Portas. His solo material has been compared by the media to Iggy & The Stooges, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club,[1] Primal Scream, Kasabian, The Rolling Stones[2] and Bob Dylan. He uses a full band for live performances, which sometimes features guest musicians from various bands.
- ^ "Stream: KAV, 'Dance in a Panic'". buzzbands.la. 27 August 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
- ^ Lester, Paul (14 March 2008). "No 291: Kav". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 4 January 2017.