Kaiser's chief has a pop at bands playing Di gig

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The band's frontman Ricky Wilson thinks it would be "hypocriticalî if they played at the starstudded gig because they never met Diana.

The line-up for the concert has not been confirmed, but acts reported to be playing include Kanye West, Sir Elton John, Joss Stone and Orson.

But Ricky said the Chiefs - who topped the charts recently with Ruby - will not be joining the line-up, adding: "A lot of them are doing it to sell more records.

"It's fine if you're doing something-like Live8, which is raising awareness or events that raise awareness over green issues. That's all right.

"But not just Diana. I'm not disrespecting her, but can you imagine someone like Kasabian playing at the concert?

"Elton John can do it - he knew her. I didn't know her. It would be hypocritical."

• The Kaiser Chiefs are headlining the O2 Wireless Festival in Hyde Park on 17 June. Visit o2wirelessfestival.co.uk for tickets and information.