Kings of Leon is an American 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, backing vocals), with their cousin Cameron Matthew Followill (lead guitar, backing vocals). Each member of the family lineup is known by his middle name (second given name) as opposed to his first given name. The band’s early songs was an upbeat blend of Southern rock and blues influences, but it has gradually widened its sound to include a variety of genres and a more alternative rock or arena rock style of music. 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 copies at the time peaking in the top five of the UK copies Chart. Their third record Because of the Times also reached the #1 spot. After the release of Only by the Night in September 2008 the group achieved chart success in the United States. The singles “Sex on Fire”, “Use Somebody” and “Notion” all peaked at #1 on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks. The record itself was their first ever platinum-selling album in the United States. It was the best-selling record of 2008 in Australia, being certified nine-times Platinum. The band’s fifth album, Come Around Sundown, was issued on October 18, 2010.