They came from nowhere (actually America's Deep South, but for many that's the same thing) back 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.
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 book, the first ever Kings of Leon biography, digs deep into their history to reveal a band like no other.