Unlike The Ramones, Kings Of Leon are real brothers. Well, three and one cousin. All share the same surname, Followill; and are known by their middle names: Caleb, Nathan, Jared & Matthew.
In the past seven years Kings Of Leon have produced four critically acclaimed albums and toured profusely to get to where they are today – one of the biggest rock groups on both sides of the Atlantic.
In 2003 they released their debut album, Youth and Young Manhood. I loved the album for its raw edgy, original rough country rock sound and Caleb’s manic vocal delivery. The following year cut their hair and released Aha Shake Heartbreak. Both albums helped Kings Of Leon to crack the UK market before doing so in the United States. Great live reviews helped to cement their popularity and with the release of their third studio album, Because of the Times in 2007, Kings Of Leon had moved from cult indie rockers to mainstream rock band.
But it was the fourth album, Only by the Night, released in 2008, and especially the hits singles Sex on Fire and Use Somebody that Kings Of Leon took centre stage. Commercial success was followed by headline gigs at prestigious festivals such as Glastonbury, V Festival and T in the Park.
This year they return once more for the UK summer festivals including V Festival on 21st and 22nd August. But by way of underpinning the size of their own success they will be playing Hyde Park, London on Wednesday 30 June.
Here’s a clip of Kings Of Leon playing Sex on Fire at V Festival in 2008.
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