The Kings of Leon are a Southern rock band comprised of three brothers and a cousin, all from Memphis, Tennessee. Their name is derived from the brothers’ father, a Pentecostal evangelist. Thus their musical roots stem from playing in churches and their influences range the musical and social spectrum. They got their start with their debut LP Youth & Young Manhood and rose in exposure by being chosen by the popular rock band The Strokes to tour with them. Standout tracks include the erotic “Molly’s Chambers” and soulful “California Waiting.”
Their second album Aha Shake Heartbreak was released in the UK in October 2004 to widespread acclaim. The album is beautifully produced with a mix of fast rocking guitar and wonderful bass riffs, with “The Bucket” and “Four Kicks” released as singles thus far. Aha Shake Heartbreak was released on February 22, 2005 in the USA, and the band starts Monday on a two-month stint opening for U2.