Kings Of Leon...
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 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 the band has gradually
expanded their sound to include a variety of genres and a more alternative sound. 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 September 2008 they finally achieved chart success in
their native United States.
The singles "Sex on Fire", "Use Somebody" and "Notion" all peaked at number one on the Hot Modern
Rock Tracks. The album itself was their first ever platinum-selling album in the
United States and achieved 7x platinum certification in the United Kingdom.

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