Holy Rock & Rollers The Story of Kings of Leon
McIver, Joel

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The Kings of Leon came from America's deep south in 2003 and made an impact on the British music scene that was more immediate and long-lasting than any other new band in years. They embarked on a sex, drug and booze-fuelled rampage through the London music and fashion scene, never afraid to reveal all to the press and somehow surviving to tell the tale. Seven years after their unprecedented arrival in the UK, they are finally making a name for themselves overseas, thanks to a series of hit albums and singles (peaking with 2008's anthemic Sex On Fire') and a headline slot at Glastonbury in 2008 and at Reading in 2009.

No longer indulging in the drugs which were threatening to come between them, the band are older, wiser and in a better position to reflect in their rise to glory.

Theirs is a unique tale, from their youth as touring musicians in their preacher father's church to their discovery by the American music industry and beyond.

Joel McIver's new book, the first ever Kings of Leon biography, digs deep into their history to reveal a band like no other.

Author Information

Joel McIver is the author of 14 books on music and film and contributes to magazines such as Classic Rock, Rolling Stone and Metal Hammer. He appears regularly on radio and TV and can be contacted via www.joelmciver.co.uk