Australia
Canada
France
Mexico
Spain
United Kingdom
United StatesMatthew Followill Followill
@matthewfollowill - United States - 68 views on VKB
1 photos on VKB
Matthew Followill is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist for the rock band Kings of Leon. Born in Oklahoma City, he joined his brothers and cousin in forming the band. Matthew's guitar skills are a key element of the band's music.
Mini Bio
Matthew Followill is the lead guitarist for the American rock band Kings of Leon. He is the cousin of band members Caleb, Jared, and Nathan Followill.
Early Life
Matthew Followill was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He grew up surrounded by music, as his father and uncle were also musicians.
Career
Followill joined Kings of Leon in 2000, replacing their original guitarist. He has played lead guitar on all of the band's studio albums, including Youth and Young Manhood, Aha Shake Heartbreak, Because of the Times, Only by the Night, Come Around Sundown, Mechanical Bull, and WALLS.
Personal Life
Followill is married to Johanna Bennett, and they have two children.
Awards
As a member of Kings of Leon, Followill has won several awards, including four Grammy Awards.
Channel Credits
Kings of Leon
2006 -
Official YouTube channel for the American rock band Kings of Leon. Featuring music videos, live performances, and behind-the-scenes content.
Spouses
Family
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Matthew Followill?
Matthew Followill is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist for the rock band Kings of Leon.
What is Matthew Followill's role in Kings of Leon?
Matthew Followill is the lead guitarist for Kings of Leon.
Where was Matthew Followill born?
Matthew Followill was born in Oklahoma City, United States.
Is Matthew Followill related to other members of Kings of Leon?
Yes, Matthew Followill is related to other members of Kings of Leon; he joined his brothers and cousin in forming the band.
When did the Kings of Leon YouTube channel join the platform?
The Kings of Leon YouTube channel joined the platform in March 2006.
What is a key element of Kings of Leon's music contributed by Matthew Followill?
Matthew Followill's guitar skills are a key element of Kings of Leon's music.
What are Matthew Followill Followill's YouTube stats across all credited channels?
As of 2025, Matthew YouTube channels collectively have over 47.0M subscribers, more than 53,591.7M views, and have uploaded over 6.2K videos.
First name
Matthew
Middle name*
Followill
Last name
Followill
Birthdate
September 10, 1984
Age 41
Birth location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US
Years active
2006 - present
Are you him?
[ claim you ]
Sponsored
VKB app
Scan this QR code to view Matthew Followill Followill on your phone with the VKB app.