Kings of Leon is an American pop rock band that formed in Mt. Juliet, 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 his middle name (second given name) as opposed to his first given name. The band's early music was an upbeat blend of Southern rock and blues influences, but it has gradually expanded over the years to include a variety of genres and a more alternative, arena rock sound. Kings of Leon achieved initial success in the United Kingdom with a total of 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 No. 1 spot. After the release of Only by the Night in September 2008 the band achieved chart success in the United States. The singles "Sex on Fire", "Use Somebody", and "Notion" all peaked at No. 1 on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart. The album itself was their first ever Platinum-selling album in the United States, and was also the best-selling album of 2008 in Australia, being certified Platinum nine times. The band's fifth album, Come Around Sundown, was released on October 18, 2010.
Note: Cannot show lyrics of the song SEX ON FIRE or photo of band due to copyright
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