Anthony Caleb Followill (born January 14, 1982), known as Caleb, is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the Grammy Award-winning American rock band Kings of Leon. He is the brother of fellow band members Jared (Bass Guitar) and Nathan (drums) and the cousin of Matthew (Lead Guitarist) . He is known for his distinctive baritone singing voice. Followill was born to Betty Ann and Ivan Leon Followill, a Pentecostal evangelist minister, who traveled around the American South. In September 2010 Followill proposed to his girlfriend, model Lily Aldridge. The couple have been together since 2007. The couple have planned a May wedding set in 2011. Followill draws song writing inspiration from Townes Van Zandt, Dave Alvin, Roger Miller and Pearl Jam, to whom he listens regularly. He also enjoys listening to Blaze Foley. He has named Neil Young as a primary influence as well.
Just two days after getting sick and bailing on a concert in Dallas -- "Kings of Leon" singer Caleb Followill took to the streets of New York for some fresh air, telling TMZ, "I'm just trying to… READ MORE >
The Kings of Leon are pulling the plug on the rest of their U.S. tour -- due to health issues affecting lead singer Caleb Followill ... TMZ has learned. A rep for the band released a statement… READ MORE >
The band Kings of Leon has not only scheduled a make-up concert for their Houston show that was canceled completely last night, but they are also going back to Dallas to make up the show that… READ MORE >
The Kings of Leon concert in Dallas, TX ended early last night after lead singer Caleb Followill left the stage "to vomit" ... and never returned. Caleb complained of the heat and said he was… READ MORE >
