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Kings of Leon Deny They're Kicking Caleb Followill Out of the Band
- Posted on Aug 11th 2011 5:50PM by Theo Spielberg
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This is the latest in the long and troubled story of the Followills continues, which includes but isn't limited to: pigeon poop, vomiting, dehydration and, lately, claims of alcoholism.
However, drummer Nathan Followil debunked the rumors of a breakup when he took to Twitter earlier Thursday, writing, "BREAKING NEWS: Kings Of Leon has kicked Caleb out and Jared and Matt will be taking over lead vocals. Where do people come up with this s---? Hilarious."
Well, there you have it. Yes, Kings of Leon are still a band. They just aren't a band that you'll see live anytime soon.
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whatever happened to Transverse Road??????
August 19 2011 at 8:36 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replykick this out.........
August 19 2011 at 8:35 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyMost bands all suck these days. They all come and go and will be forgotten years to come. Real music is gone but never forgotten. Van Halen, Def Leppard. Bon Jovi, Mettalica , U2, Aerosmith and AC/DC, just to name some, are real rock bands that still rule!
August 14 2011 at 9:27 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI know who the beatles are, but who is this?
August 14 2011 at 6:47 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyEven bigger news.....Spotgollub lead singer, Spencer Frosch, is being brought back into the band after he was kicked out 14 years ago....the band didn't give a reason, but drummer, Didio Morton said that "...it's about time he does something with himself, I guess."
August 14 2011 at 6:37 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHe's being replaced by a piegon!
August 14 2011 at 5:20 AM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down Reply8-15-11 GREAT COMMENT! 'Kings pf Leon' can't throe out the singer...as HE is primarily WHY WE LISTENED to 'KINGS OF LEON'...From their 1st 'HIT!' Caleb should STAY! U FN MORONS NEED to Realize that U will Be in 'Deep SH#T' w/ the Label, Mngt, Agent...& ALL those Employed by you for a Tour! You are 'UNDER CONTRACT'...'KINGS' have to Answer to 'HIGH UPS!' You can't at your 'Whim' Just Up & FIRE your Lead Vocalist CALEB! It you do that little 'David Copperfield' Act....EXPECT to Lose a LOT of FANS & YOUR LABEL & MNGT! THEN...Comes the LAWSUIT!!! You are liable to the Record Label & anyone else you signed with....& a tid bit of advice from 1 that works in the Music Industry as an Executive. Many Labels 'Black Ball' their Artists once they drop the Band & the 'A&R' Person that signed them up! I've seen it done to many artists that do NOT live up to their end of the Agreement! If you want to be in an a Band...& think it's all about 'SEX, DRUGS & ROCK 'N ROLL'...THINK AGAIN! Remember the $$$$ 'Fronted' to you from the 1st Album? It better be Re-paid by now! & any other Albums you put out!
:O" Everybody's a ROCK STAR!" JANI LANE at age 47 was found dead on Thu. Aug. 11th, in a Woodland Hills, CA, Comort Inn Hotel ALONE with Alcohol & Prescription Drugs...former Singer of WARRANT. HE didn't even use the Motel Phone or a cell to call '911' & Maybe He was already in 'Distress' & Could NOT! Police Ruled out Suicide & stated it's possible this was from 'Natural Causes.' BUT, Alcohol & Drugs..be it Streel Drugs or Pills, is a 'Recipe' for a 'Cocktail' in their System, that most can't Handle. Jani dealt with Alcoholism over Years & was in REHAB. (Like AMY WINEHOUSE) It only works if the person Really wants to Get Better. He was buried on Sun. 8-14 & there is planned a Public Memorial with Bands from that Era that are still around ..Maybe 'White Snake.' Ironic, that they wrote a song called 'HEAVEN.'
....A 'kickass band' in their time of the 80's & 90's! May Jani Lane Be at Peace Now. Sleep with the Angels.** to those in KINGS OF LEON...If you have an Alcohol and/or Drug Problem....THIS CAN HAPPEN TO YOU! Caleb is a Brilliant Singer! 'KINGS' can't just kick Caleb to the Curb! If you do that, I hope
He takes the Band for every cent that they are worth, in a Lawsuit! 'Take you to the Cleaners!' ..WAKE-UP CALL..'KINGS' did a Dedication to 'AMY' not long ago. So WHO's NEXT? If you even Read this MSG. it would be a Miracle! I'll personally NOT Listen to 'Kings of Leon'...if you try a FN Stunt like throwing the Lead Singer, CALEB...OUT! Do Not for 1 second think I & FANS Don't have 'Connections' to Carry it out. BALLS IN YOUR COURT! YOUR MOVE! I say 'CHECKMATE!' - - Peace to 'CALEB'. Don't Take any of their Pompas Ass CRAP! Fight the Good Fight...And since U R a Great Singer..you can go try to put a NEW band together...BUT get permission from the Label 1st. The 'Flock' will come to you! ( @slicric13 ...( I Gave U a Thumbs Up!)
carayziegh!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 14 2011 at 5:05 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyMessage aside, the writer of this article wouldn't pass eighth grade english.
August 14 2011 at 2:59 AM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down ReplyCan I get some talent in the monitors?
August 14 2011 at 1:46 AM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down ReplyThey suffer from being a lousy band
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