How did the Kings of Leon come up with its band name?

Their relative was named Leon. “Kings of Leon” can be a mention to an Christian Kingdom from the age of cruzades. Since the Followills came from a religious familly, this kind of name may sound poetical and cool. read more

Kings of Leon American rock band from Nashville, Tennessee with all the marks of a family business, composed as they are of three brothers (Anthony Caleb Followill, Ivan Nathan Followill en Michael Jared Followill) and a cousin (Cameron Matthew Followill). read more

Three of the band members are brothers and one of their cousins joined them. They chose the name Kings of Leon because their grandfather's name was Leon. read more