Kings Of Leon Flip Off Crowd, Declare 'We're F-ing Sick Of Kings Of Leon Too' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 08-31-2009, 03:32 PM

Rockers Kings of Leon blasted fans at a U.K. festival in a foul-mouthed rant on Friday, before giving the crowd the finger as they left the stage.

The U.S. band struggled to win over the audience during their headlining set at Reading Festival in England, which was marred by problems with sound equipment and windy conditions.

Frontman Caleb Followill first lashed out at bored fans by asking, "I thought this was supposed to be the loudest crowd in the world?" before pleading with fans to "help us do this" as they launched into their hit "Sex On Fire".

But when the audience failed to warm to them and sing along, the star raged, "We know you're sick of Kings of Leon. We're f---ing sick of Kings of Leon too. But we get up here every night and I thank God for everything I've had.

"So for all those who don't give a f--k about us, I understand. But we've worked hard to be here. We're the goddamn Kings of Leon, so f--k you."

The furious singer and his brother Jared then smashed their guitars into the stage, before throwing the remains into the crowd and making their way backstage, gesturing rudely to the disappointed crowd.

Drummer Nathan Followill took to his page on Twitter.com after the lackluster set, admitting he hopes the fans at the band's next gig at twin festival Leeds on Sunday will be more responsive.

Followill wrote, "Reading? What the f--k? Zero love for the kings. I know it was cold but holy sh-t, y'all were frozen. I can only hope Leeds is in better form."

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TJL · 08-31-2009, 04:19 PM

Generally when you say **** You to the crowd, you've pretty much lost them.

phoebe7165 · 08-31-2009, 05:35 PM

I'm not really a fan of the Kings of Leon, but if I were, you can count me out of continuing to be a fan. You don't mess with your "bread and butter".

I was reading an article in Rolling Stone about them, and when they were trying to get the one brother to play bass, at first he said he didn't want to play bass because as he put it "all bass players are fat and have goatees". Classy.

None of the bass players I'm familiar with fit that description at all.

What a bunch of a$$es.

08-31-2009, 03:32 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Kings Of Leon Flip Off Crowd, Declare 'We're F-ing Sick Of Kings Of Leon Too' Rockers Kings of Leon blasted fans at a U.K. festival in a foul-mouthed rant on Friday, before giving the crowd the finger as they left the stage. The U.S. band struggled to win over the audience during their headlining set at Reading Festival in England, which was marred by problems with sound equipment and windy conditions. Frontman Caleb Followill first lashed out at bored fans by asking, "I thought this was supposed to be the loudest crowd in the world?" before pleading with fans to "help us do this" as they launched into their hit "Sex On Fire". But when the audience failed to warm to them and sing along, the star raged, "We know you're sick of Kings of Leon. We're f---ing sick of Kings of Leon too. But we get up here every night and I thank God for everything I've had. "So for all those who don't give a f--k about us, I understand. But we've worked hard to be here. We're the goddamn Kings of Leon, so f--k you." The furious singer and his brother Jared then smashed their guitars into the stage, before throwing the remains into the crowd and making their way backstage, gesturing rudely to the disappointed crowd. Drummer Nathan Followill took to his page on Twitter.com after the lackluster set, admitting he hopes the fans at the band's next gig at twin festival Leeds on Sunday will be more responsive. Followill wrote, "Reading? What the f--k? Zero love for the kings. I know it was cold but holy sh-t, y'all were frozen. I can only hope Leeds is in better form." http://www.starpulse.com/news/index....wd_declare_we_
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08-31-2009, 04:19 PM	#2
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phoebe7165 Pop Culture Goddess Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 15, 2003 Location: US of A - the country of "really bad music" lovers Posts: 11,600	I'm not really a fan of the Kings of Leon, but if I were, you can count me out of continuing to be a fan. You don't mess with your "bread and butter". I was reading an article in Rolling Stone about them, and when they were trying to get the one brother to play bass, at first he said he didn't want to play bass because as he put it "all bass players are fat and have goatees". Classy. None of the bass players I'm familiar with fit that description at all. What a bunch of a$$es.
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