Born in West Yorkshire in 1978, Ricky Wilson is a musician and broadcaster. With a master’s in graphic design, he taught at Leeds College of Art and Design, and in 2000 formed Parva, which became Kaiser Chiefs. By the mid-noughties, hits including I Predict a Riot, Everyday I Love You Less and Less and Ruby had turned them into a chart-topping, stadium-headlining band. Ricky was a judge on The Voice from 2013 to 2016, and hosts Virgin Radio UK’s drivetime show. Kaiser Chiefs’ Easy Eighth Album is released on 1 March. Ricky lives in London with his wife, the stylist Grace Zito, and their twins.
This photo was taken on New Year’s Eve in 2001 at my house. The popped party popper suggests it was after midnight, and me and my friends would have walked the streets of Leeds after. Great fun. The army hat was a gift from my mate Tim. I like putting things on my head. Always have done.
