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Kings of Leon announce UK dates
From the searing blues riffs and garbled vocals of their debut, nobody would have earmarked Kings Of Leon as future arena-packing hitmakers. Yet some sharp haircuts and a minor revamp and the brothers (and cousin) Followill metamorphosed from the Bayou Strokes to Platinum chart-toppers.
Kings Of Leon were a hit from the start, if not quite the hit they would become. Formed of brothers Caleb, Jared and Nathan with cousin Matthew, their 2001 debut landed right slap band in the middle of the great guitar rush of the early 00s. Cult success was almost immediate, helped by the single Molly’s Chambers and the band’s incendiary live shows, a flurry of hair and guitars that felt inspired by childhoods spent traversing the south with their father’s travelling evangelist show.
There was more than a hint of progress with the band’s second album, 2005’s Aha Shake Heartbreak. The riffs were more refined, Caleb’s vocals were borderline intelligible and the hooks hit harder, especially on the remarkable album highlight The Bucket. It turned out to be an inspired adjustment; as so many peers fell away after promising debuts, Kings Of Leon were only growing in stature.
Even greater success was signposted by the band’s Ethan Johns-produced third album Because Of The Times, which showed they’d learned a thing or two from touring as support for U2. The promise shown was well and truly delivered with Only By The Night, which featured the huge hit single Sex On Fire. Both album and single earned their respective No.1 slots.
Come Around Sundown kept the band’s trajectory pointed firmly towards the sky, topping the album charts in 15 countries. However, signs of strain were starting to appear and after Caleb walked off a Texas stage mid-performance in 2011, Kings Of Leon went on hiatus. It was short lived, though, and the band was back with Mechanical Bull in 2013.
Following the supporting tour, Kings Of Leon went straight back into the studio to record their next album, WALLS. Their eighth studio album, When You See Yourself, followed in March 2021.
Why have a Top 10 when you can have one more? Here are the 11 best Kings Of Leon songs ahead of their 2024 UK dates
Absolutely adored watching kings of leon. Caleb followill what an absolute beaut and what a voice 🥰......never will I go to 1st direct arena way tooooo high were we was sat in the mezzanine floor.
One of the best concerts I've been to ever. I went with my daughter who adores this band, she knew I would love it. I most certainly did. Insane concert.
Kings of Leon produced a top performance of their older and more recent songs with their unmistakable sound they produce from guitars and drums that add to that great feeling they give you from a great live band
Kings of leon are my absolute favourites, each song was incredible, unbeatable atmosphere and their performance was unreal. I loved the arena too Cannot wait to see them again
Kings of Leon were just magical they're are just fantastic live. Not a note wrong pure perfection just like they were on my music player.
Seats where in block 3 ,row u , really good view of stage , the whole night was just amazing
KOL we're amazing as usual, the OVO hydro on the other hand failed, it is a great venue (ie the building) but the services are terrible, drinks and food are way overpriced and way below quality standards, G4 are a below average security company and I feel in my personal opinion that many of the employees are just there for the wage, big improvements needed by the venue in the future.
Kings of leon were amazing and full of energy. Never fail to please
Kings of leon were amazing and full of energy. Never fail to please
Venue was great but could do with more bars as very busy with long queues Kings of Leon concert was brilliant 👏
