Kings of Leon originally embraced country music. While there, they met songwriter Angelo Petraglia, who helped the siblings hone their songwriting skills and introduced them to the musical influences of Thin Lizzy, the Rolling Stones and the Clash in particular. Their youngest brother, Jared, who had briefly attended public school, was more influenced by the music of the Pixies and the Velvet Underground. When he and their cousin Matthew also moved to Nashville in 1999, Kings of Leon was formed. They named the band after their grandfather Leon, who died in January 2014. By 2002, Nathan and Caleb had received interest from a
Team (American band) Team (American band) TEAM* is an American indie rock band from Dallas, TX formed by sole members Caleb Turman and Rico Andradi in May 2013. In August 2013, The band released "Am I Alive", with a lineup consisting of Caleb Turman, Rico Andradi, Bryan Donahue, and Jay Vilardi. The band has independently released a Self-titled EP through Andradi's label (Field Day Records) worldwide in December 2013. In October 2014 they released their debut full-length titled Good Morning, Bad Day through Nashville record label South By Sea. TEAM* was formed by Caleb Turman and Rico Andradi. Caleb is a founding member,