Kings of Leon

Kings Of Leon - Sex On Fire Live Performance at V Festival

V Festival

• In January 2008, Kings of Leon performed at the V Festival, showcasing their hit song "Sex on Fire," which was part of their album "Only by Night." Th... Read Full Description >

  In January 2008, Kings of Leon performed at the V Festival, showcasing their hit song "Sex on Fire," which was part of their album "Only by Night." This album, released in October 2008, marked a significant turning point in the band’s career, propelling them to mainstream success and earning several Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year. "Sex on Fire," in particular, became one of their most iconic songs, showcasing a shift towards a more polished rock sound compared to their earlier, more raw material. The live performance at V Festival captured the band's growing popularity and solidified their status as a major act in the rock genre. At this time, Kings of Leon was transitioning from their earlier work into a more commercially viable and critically acclaimed phase of their career, setting the stage for their future successes.

Kings of Leon - Full Concert Live from Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury Festival
Somerset, England

• In June 2008, Kings of Leon performed live at the Glastonbury Festival, a pivotal moment in their career as they showcased their album "Because of the... Read Full Description >

  In June 2008, Kings of Leon performed live at the Glastonbury Festival, a pivotal moment in their career as they showcased their album "Because of the Times," which had been released earlier that same year. The album marked a significant turning point for the band, as it gained them wider recognition and commercial success. At Glastonbury, they delivered a set that featured energetic tracks from "Because of the Times," solidifying their reputation as a dynamic live act. The performance included popular songs such as "Crawl" and "King of the Rodeo," reflecting their evolution from Southern rock roots to a more polished rock sound. Notably, Glastonbury is a landmark event that often propels artists to new heights, and for Kings of Leon, this performance contributed to their burgeoning fame in the UK and beyond, paving the way for their subsequent album, "Only by the Night," which would catapult them into mainstream success.