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Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, United States (2000 – present)
Kings of Leon is an American rock band that formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 1999, consisting of brothers Anthony “Caleb” Followill (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Ivan “Nathan” Followill (drums, percussion, backing vocals) and Michael “Jared” Followill (bass guitar, backing vocals), with their cousin Cameron “Matthew” Followill (lead guitar, backing vocals). Each member of the family group is known by their middle name (second given name) as opposed to their first given name .
The band’s early music was an upbeat blend of southern rock and blues influences but the band has gradually expanded their sound to include a variety of genres, including alternative rock.
Kings of Leon achieved initial success in the United Kingdom with nine Top 40 singles, two BRIT Awards in 2008, and all three of the band’s albums at the time peaking in the top five of the UK Albums Chart. Their third album Because of the Times also reached the number one spot. After the release of Only by the Night in 2008 they finally achieved chart success in their native United States. The singles “Sex on Fire”, “Use Somebody” and “Notion” peaked at number one on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks, while the album itself was their first ever platinum-selling album in the US.
History
Early years (1999–2002)
The three Followill brothers spent much of their youth traveling around the Southern United States with their father, Ivan “Leon” Followill, a traveling Pentecostal Church preacher and their mother, Betty-Ann, who taught them when they were not in school.
The band’s early music was an upbeat blend of southern rock and blues influences but the band has gradually expanded their sound to include a variety of genres, including alternative rock.
Kings of Leon achieved initial success in the United Kingdom with nine Top 40 singles, two BRIT Awards in 2008, and all three of the band’s albums at the time peaking in the top five of the UK Albums Chart. Their third album Because of the Times also reached the number one spot. After the release of Only by the Night in 2008 they finally achieved chart success in their native United States. The singles “Sex on Fire”, “Use Somebody” and “Notion” peaked at number one on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks, while the album itself was their first ever platinum-selling album in the US.
History
Early years (1999–2002)
The three Followill brothers spent much of their youth traveling around the Southern United States with their father, Ivan “Leon” Followill, a traveling Pentecostal Church preacher and their mother, Betty-Ann, who taught them when they were not in school.
Top Albums
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Only by the Night
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Because of the Times
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Aha Shake Heartbreak
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Youth & Young Manhood
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Sex On Fire
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Use Somebody
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Closer
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Revelry
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Notion
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Manhattan
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Crawl
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Be Somebody
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I Want You
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17
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Cold Desert
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On Call
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Knocked Up
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The Bucket
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Charmer
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Shoutbox
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mausventura wrote:
the rock n´roll emos
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marcod9 wrote:
"use somebody" it's a great song! i like it too much
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Jetkidd wrote:
Because of the Times. Their best. Without a doubt.
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lena_kaulitz wrote:
love them... this is amazing music
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Annanassap wrote:
love his voice
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ullenie wrote:
Qualitative........................................
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chetkaya wrote:
Closer is an absolutely genious song
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carooh wrote:
i use to listen old albums, they're best
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OOODerDudeOOO wrote:
They have a few good Songs, but that's it! Overrated Band.
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pantsandfringe wrote:
i love kol)
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isadora_empire wrote:
I started liking KOL 'cause of OBTN, but now i'm sure I'm a fan of KOL..some people can call me or not "fans", but i'm sure I like KOL
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HellllllYes wrote:
piss poor
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alepzza wrote:
los adooooro!
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gregtbdt wrote:
kings of the rodeo *---*
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maaaaaaaaarion wrote:
Luv them<3
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visionschange wrote:
mmm, i love them. < 3 One of my favorites bands.
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mhunke wrote:
lol at all the people who don't listen to them now they're mainstream and 'popular'. doesn't change their old music one bit. [2]
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californiawait wrote:
wow.. i still love this band, even with OBTN, they still fantastic... yes! even with some dumb new "fans".
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isadora_empire wrote:
I love Caleb's voice...
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evertonian89 wrote:
i dont listen to their new album, cause...well...i don't like it :P but that doesn't mean i can ignore the genius masterpiece that is Aha Shake Heartbreak.
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Featured Tracks
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Sex On Fire full track | 3:23 |
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Closer full track | 3:56 |
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17 full track | 3:04 |
News
Vote For Kings of Leon In 2009 American Music Awards
15 Oct 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/kingsofleon
Kings of Leon are nominated for three American Music Awards for Artist of the Year, Favorite Pop/Rock Band and Favorite Alternative Rock Artist. Voting is open to the public at ABC. …
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