Kings of Leon: Access All Areas
Saturday, 16 October 2010, 11:15PM – 12:20AM
ITV2 have exclusive access to Kings of Leon in this one off special which will give fans an intimate and revealing access to one of the biggest and best loved rock bands in the world on the eve of their new album release.
Kings of Leon: Excess All Areas will provide a unique opportunity to discover more about the award winning Nashville band as presenter Dave Berry spends 48 hours behind the scenes with them to discuss the incredible and unique story of their extraordinary career. The documentary will also see them preparing and performing an intimate homecoming gig in Nashville, Tennessee.
Fans are invited to join Dave as brothers Caleb, Nathan, Jared and cousin Matthew Followill provide a revealing insight into their religious upbringing right through to the tales of sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll that accompanied their rise to fame and as they prepare for the release of their highly anticipated fifth album ‘Come Around Sundown’ on October 18th.
Over the past couple of years King Of Leon have become the undisputed Kings of Rock and Roll; winning four Grammy’s, two Brits and selling millions of records and tickets along the way, culminating in the UK’s biggest selling album of the last five years with ‘Only By The Night’.
Kings of Leon have also headlined some of the world’s biggest music festivals, including Glastonbury, Bonneroo, Reading/Leeds and the V Festival. Earlier this year the band sold a staggering 65,000 tickets for their standalone show in London’s Hyde Park & their entire December arena tour out, both in a matter of seconds firmly solidifying their place at the heart of rock royalty.
The documentary will chart how the sons of a Pentecostal preacher, having formed as band in 1999; have risen from relative obscurity to rule the music world.
Dave Berry said: ” Kings of Leon have been one of my favourite bands for many years now, so when I was given unprecedented access to them on their own turf I was very exited indeed.”
Zai Bennett, ITV’s Director of Digital Channels and Acquisitions said: “Kings of Leon are currently the biggest rock band on the planet and we are thrilled to be bringing them to ITV2 at a key moment in their incredible story. We love giving our viewers fantastic access to their favourite stars and this show promises to deliver that along with a landmark performance from the band.”
Phil Mount, Executive Producer for ITV Studios said: “’We are thrilled that one of the biggest bands on the world has opened the doors and allowed our cameras into their private lives in their home environment in Nashville. The programme will provide some explosive footage and moments of pure comedy as the guys give us a rare insight into their fascinating background and what it’s like to live their incredible Rock ‘n’ Roll lifestyle.”
Kings of Leon: Excess All Areas is a definitive and exclusive insight into one world’s most talented rock groups at the peak of their powers as they are poised to launch their new album.
Kings of Leon: Excess All Areas is an ITV Studios production for ITV2 and is commissioned by Claire Zolkwer, ITV’s commissioning editor for Entertainment and Comedy, They will be executive produced by Phil Mount and Michael Kelpie, ITV Studios.
