Kings Of Leon

Kings of Leon formed in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, in 1999, comprising brothers Caleb, Nathan, and Jared Followill, and their cousin Matthew Followill. Their early musical style blended Southern rock, garage rock, and blues influences. Initial success came in the United Kingdom, where they secured nine top 40 singles and two BRIT Awards by 2008. Their albums consistently charted well in the UK, with their third album, “Because of the Times” (2007), reaching number one.

The band achieved significant chart success in the United States after the release of “Only by the Night” in 2008. This album produced number-one singles on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart, including “Sex on Fire,” “Use Somebody,” and “Notion.” “Only by the Night” became their first platinum-selling album in the US and was the best-selling album of 2008 in Australia. Kings of Leon released additional albums, including “Come Around Sundown” (2010), “Mechanical Bull” (2013), “Walls” (2016), “When You See Yourself” (2021), and “Can We Please Have Fun” (2024). Over their career, they have received 4 Grammy Awards from 12 nominations, notably Record of the Year for “Use Somebody” in 2010.

In 2009, Kings of Leon established Serpents and Snakes Records, supporting artists like The Features and Snowden. They demonstrated innovation in 2021 by becoming the first band to release a new album, “When You See Yourself,” as a non-fungible token (NFT). This pioneering move in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology for music was recognized with the album becoming the first NFT displayed at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The band has maintained an active touring schedule, headlining major festivals globally, and collaborating with various artists and brands.