Kings of Leon is quickly becoming the most irritating story of the week. They abruptly canceled the tour because of lead singer Caleb Followill's exhaustion issues. It was later revealed that the culprit was alcohol. With cryptic tweets from Nathan Followill appearing to confirm this, it can only go one of two ways: good or bad. Now I must be honest, I'd never heard of Kings of Leon until their hit "Use Somebody." One part southern rock, one part arena rock, it seemed there was a new horizon for rock lovers. They followed that with other hits such as "Sex on Fire" and "Radioactive." As mainstream as they were becoming, they still wanted to be underground.
In trying to remain cool, they rejected Glee creator Ryan Murphy's request to use their music in an episode of the hit musical comedy. They considered themselves rock stars and unabashedly talked about their use of alcohol and drugs. And in the tradition of Mick Jagger and others, dated hot models. Caleb Followill even married one, Lily Aldridge this past May. However, that wasn't enough to save them from themselves.
Caleb reminds me of someone I went to school with. The kid who possibly could have everything they wanted but blew it because they rather get drunk or hang out. Being a rock star isn't so much a measure in showing up on time and looking neat but just making a valid attempt to prove you take what you do seriously.
Now we all know that rock stars aren't role models or heroes to the general public, but at a time when people are struggling to find a job they need, someone not doing a job they want is just stupid. I don't care if he doesn't want to be famous, he made a commitment and people are paying for his lack of it. Lloyd's of London, the famous insurance company may have to pay up to fifteen million dollars for Caleb not singing.
If this is the case and Caleb can't do it. I will. How hard is it to halfway sing and slur words in southern accent? Besides, the pay's good.
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/kings-of-leons-cancelled-tour-could-be-very-expensive-20110802
http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1656723/20110126/index.jhtml
http://www.usmagazine.com/celebritynews/news/lily-aldridges-wedding-to-kings-of-leon-rocker-was-amazing-2011147
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