NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- When tornadoes devastated parts of Oklahoma earlier this year, members of Kings of Leon decided to help out the people of the state that's been a huge part of their lives over the years.
They just weren't sure how, and opening up the bank account didn't seem the right way to go.
"It just felt like something we could lend a hand to," Jared Followill said. "We talked about just donating some money. But you know we just all started talking and we realized we'd probably raise more money by doing a show and it would probably be more fun for us than just writing a check."
The Kings of Leon's Rock for Oklahoma: A Benefit Concert for Oklahoma Tornado Victims will take place July 23. It's the third big fundraiser in the wake of the storms that killed dozens and uprooted thousands.
Known as a Nashville band, the Kings have strong and deep ties to Oklahoma. Half the Followill family band, which consists of brothers Jared, Nathan and Caleb and cousin Matthew, was born in the state. They cheer for Oklahoma sports teams and return every year for a family reunion in Talihina. And their fathers and many family members still live there.
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