Kings of Leon

Q: Who influenced Kings of Leon?

Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Strokes, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Allman Brothers Band. Each connection on MusicRoots cites a published source.

USA, 2000–now

Nashville band of three Followill brothers and a cousin, formed in 2000. Their early records combined Southern rock with garage rock, and Only by the Night ('Sex on Fire', 'Use Somebody') brought them an international audience.

MusicRoots documents 4 artists who influenced Kings of Leon and 0 artists Kings of Leon influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Kings of Leon?

Lynyrd Skynyrd — Southern rock giants Lynyrd Skynyrd are echoed in Kings of Leon's early tone and swagger, especially on Youth and Young Manhood.
The Strokes — Kings of Leon were initially embraced as 'the Southern Strokes' — the New York band's garage-rock revival set the template they gave a Southern accent.
Creedence Clearwater Revival — Creedence Clearwater Revival's swampy, roots-rock economy is part of the Southern lineage running through Kings of Leon's early sound.
The Allman Brothers Band — Echoed in Kings of Leon's tone and approach, with Skynyrd and Creedence.