Mat Osman

Mat Osman
Osman performing with Suede at Lokerse Feesten in Lokeren, Belgium in 2012
Background information
Born
Mathew David Osman

(1967-10-09) 9 October 1967
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • author
  • journalist
InstrumentBass guitar
Years active1989–present
Member ofSuede
Websitesuede.co.uk
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
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. Osman's younger brother by four years is the presenter and author Richard Osman.