Mat Osman

Mat Osman
Osman performing with Suede at Lokerse Festival in Lokeren, Belgium in 2012
Background information
Birth nameMathew David Osman
Born (1967-10-09) 9 October 1967 (age 57)
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England
GenresAlternative rock, Britpop
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, author, journalist
InstrumentBass guitar
Years active1989–present
Member ofSuede
Websitesuede.co.uk
RelativesRichard Osman (brother)

Mathew David Osman (born 9 October 1967) is an English musician and author, best known as the bassist in the rock band Suede. Osman and singer Brett Anderson are the only remaining founding members left in Suede, and perform along with drummer Simon Gilbert, who has appeared on many Suede albums. Osman is also a writer; he has written two novels and contributed to various publications. He is the brother of presenter and author Richard Osman.