Kings of Leon Biography

Hailing from Tennessee, USA the Kings of Leon comprise of 3 brothers Caleb, Nathan & Jared Followill and their cousin Matthew Followill.

Their musical style falls under the rock category with influences including Pearl Jam and Bob Dylan according to the bands drummer Nathan.

Career highlights

  • Kings of Leon Headlined Glastonbury festival 2008
  • Sold out New York’s Radio City Music hall
  • Selling 220,000 copies of new album Only by the Night to make number 1 in the album charts (2008)

Kings of Leon fun facts

  • The name ‘Kings of Leon’ apparently comes from the name of the Followill brothers grandfathers, both of whom were called ‘Leon’
  • Caleb, the bands lead singer and main songwriter wrote many of the songs on the bands 2008 album under the influence of strong pain killers he was prescribed after a painful shoulder injury.

Kings of Leon Lyrics

Some famous lyrics from Kings of Leon songs

“I don't care what nobody says We're gonna have a baby Taking off in a Coupe de Ville She's buckled up on navy”

Knocked up – Because of the Times – Kings of Leon - 2007

“I'll be out back in my white Cadillac Won't you join me for a ride Let me take you up to the mountain top There I'll show all the goods I got”

Holy Roller Novacaine – Youth And Young Manhood – Kings of Leon - 2003

“It's been too long since i've left the shed You kick the bucket, I'll swing my legs Always remember the pact that we made Too young to die, but old is the grave”

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Kings of Leon in the press

“In England alone, their albums have sold nearly 1.5 million copies (, and an upcoming show at London's 20,000-seat O2 arena sold out in an hour.” Rolling Stone Magazine 2008

“Their whisky-soaked, nicotine-stained debut album ‘Youth & Young Manhood’ was one of the great records of 2003” NME 2007

Kings of Leon Resourses

Kings of Leon discography

Albums/ LP’s

  • Only By The Night 2008
  • Because Of The Times 2007
  • Aha Shake Heartbreak 2005
  • Youth And Young Manhood 2003

Singles

  • Sex On Fire 2008
  • Crawl 2008
  • On Call 2007
  • Day Old Belgian Blues 2006
  • The Bucket 2005
  • Molly's Chambers 2003
  • Holy Roller Novocaine 2003

Compilations

  • Bonnaroo Music Festival 2004 2005
  • Austin City Limits Music Festival: 2003 Collection 2004
  • 2003 Collection-live From Austin Texas 2004

Source: Rolling Stone

Caleb Followill

Kings of Leon Caleb Followill

Lead singer/ Rhythm guitar

14 January 1982, Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Nathan Followill

Kings of Leon Nathan Followill

Drums

26 June 1979, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Jared Followill

Kings of Leon Jared Followill

Base Guitar

20 November 1986, Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Matthew Followill

Kings of Leon Matthew Followill

Lead Guitar

10 September 1984, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

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