This star first stepped into the spotlight as the frontman of Keane, a British rock band that emerged in the early 2000s. Originally from Hastings, England, he gained recognition for his soaring vocals, which carried the band’s anthemic, piano-driven sound.
The famous singer on day three of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 2, 2025, in London. | Source: Getty Images
2024
The musical star performing at The O2 Arena on May 10, 2024, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
The famous singer from a video dated September 4, 2024. | Source: YouTube/GPB
The 2000s heartthrob performing at the Greek Theatre on September 4, 2024, in Berkeley, California. | Source: Getty Images
The musician during day one of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship 2024 at the Old Course at St. Andrews on October 3 in Scotland. | Source: Getty Images
2023
The famous singer from a post dated August 4, 2023. | Source: Instagram/tomchaplin
2022
This rock star’s band produced emotionally charged tracks, including “Somewhere Only We Know” and “Everybody’s Changing,” that became staples on radio stations and playlists around the world.
Over the years, the musical group sold more than 13 million albums, cementing its place as one of the defining British acts of its era. Their melodies carried a wistful sincerity that resonated deeply with listeners, propelling them to stardom.
The Keane frontman at the “Magic of Christmas” event at the London Palladium on November 26, 2022, in England. | Source: Getty Images
2019
The famous singer from a post dated June 30, 2019. | Source: Instagram/tomchaplin
2018
The 2000s heartthrob performing at Hyde Park on July 15, 2018, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
2017
However, while Keane was reaching new heights, its frontman was battling demons behind closed doors; his life had begun to unravel under the weight of addiction.
His drug and alcohol-fueled binges often ended in isolation, with him unable to bring himself to even answer the door sometimes. Instead, he spent long hours at home, crying in front of the television.
The famous singer from a post dated January 13, 2017. | Source: Instagram/tomchaplin
“I felt really depressed. I was taking a lot of drugs and drinking,” he recalled. Eventually, this 2000s heartthrob moved back in with his parents, a moment he described as a painful blow.
But even then, the pull of addiction remained strong. “You need to get help,” his bandmate told him. It was a terrifying wake-up call, but only one of many.
The famous singer on “Graham Norton Show” in 2017. | Source: Getty Images
2016
The famous singer at the Music Industry Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel on November 7, 2016, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
2013
The 2000s heartthrob at the Freddie for a Day charity event on September 5, 2013, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
2009
The 2000s heartthrob photographed on March 7, 2009, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. | Source: Getty Images
2005
Despite his earlier struggles with addiction — which nearly cost him his life — this 2000s heartthrob eventually began to find his footing following rehab and revealed that therapy, which he had been going to for well over a decade, helped shape his life.
The 2000s heartthrob performing at the Riviera Theater in Chicago, Illinois, on February 17, 2005. | Source: Getty Images
He revealed that the pandemic lockdowns also gave him unexpected time to pause and reflect on leaving his “young buck days” behind. “For a lot of people, it was a very reflective time,” he said.
The isolation also brought up thoughts he hadn’t expected to face, and those introspective moments became central themes in his songwriting.
The Keane frontman during the 25th Anniversary Brit Awards 2005 at Earl’s Court on February 9 in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
2004
This rock star and Keane frontman is none other than Tom Chaplin, who has found a new sense of peace in recent years. Now a father to two children, Freya and Gabriel, with his wife Natalie, a psychotherapist, Chaplin has learned to embrace a different pace of life.
