The Killers

The Killers are an American rock band. It was formed in Las Vegas in 2001 by Brandon Flowers (lead vocals, keyboards, bass) and Dave Keuning (lead guitar, backing vocals). The band's members (as of 2020) are Flowers, Mark Stoermer (bass, rhythm guitar, backing vocals) and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (drums, percussion). Stoermer and Vannucci Jr. joined The Killers in 2002.[1] The band's name is from a logo on the bass drum of a band shown in the music video for the New Order song "Crystal".[2]

The Killers
OriginLas Vegas, Nevada, United States o
GenresPop rock, alternative rock, new wave, post-punk revival, synthpop
Years active2001–present
LabelsIsland, Vertigo, Marrakesh /Lizard King
MembersBrandon Flowers
Mark Stoermer
Ronnie Vannucci Jr.
Past member(s)Dave Keuning
Dell Neal
Matt Norcross
Brian Havens
WebsiteTheKillersMusic.com

The band has released six successful studio albums: Hot Fuss (2004), Sam's Town (2006), Day & Age (2008), Battle Born (2012), Wonderful Wonderful (2017), and Imploding the Mirage (2020). They have also released a B-sides and rarities compilation, Sawdust (2007); a live album, Live from the Royal Albert Hall (2009); a greatest-hits album, Direct Hits (2013); and a Christmas compilation, Don't Waste Your Wishes (2016).

The Killers are considered one of the biggest rock bands of the 21st century,[3] and the most successful act to ever emerge from Nevada, selling more than 28 million records worldwide, including 10.8 million in the US alone.[4][5] They have performed in over 50 countries and on six continents, headlining venues such as Madison Square Garden, Wembley Stadium and Glastonbury Festival (2007 and 2019).

On August 4, 2017 It was announced that Dave Keuning had left The Killer after 15 years with the band. He left so he could make music alone.

Band members

Current members
  • Brandon Flowers – lead vocals, keyboards, bass (2001–present)
  • Mark Stoermer – bass, rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2002–present, on touring hiatus since 2016)
  • Ronnie Vannucci Jr. – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2002–present)

Former members
  • Dave Keuning – lead guitar, backing vocals (2001–2017; on hiatus since 2017)
  • Dell Neal – bass, backing vocals (2001–2002)
  • Brian Havens – drums (2002)
  • Mat Norcross – drums (2001–2002)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums
  • Hot Fuss
  • Sam's Town
  • Day & Age
  • Battle Born
  • Wonderful Wonderful
  • Imploding the Mirage

Compilation albums
  • Sawdust
  • Direct Hits
  • Don't Waste Your Wishes

Live albums
  • Live from the Royal Albert Hall

Extended plays
  • (Red) Christmas EP

Concert tours
  • Hot Fuss Tour (2003–2005)
  • Battle Born World Tour (2013–2014)
  • Wonderful Wonderful World Tour (2017–2018)

References
  1. "The Killers". Billboard: The International Newsweekly of Music, Video and Home Entertainment.
  2. Bourne, Dianne (February 20, 2013). "Video: Bernard Sumner joins The Killers in celebration of their 'musical home'". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved March 15, 2013.
  3. Barlow, Eve (March 22, 2015). "Brandon Flowers on The Desired Effect: 'Every song on this album is a single'". The Guardian.
  4. "Colours of Ostrava - The Killers". Colours.cz. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
  5. "The Killers' Catalog Acquired in Eldridge's First Music Publishing Deal". Billboard.com. 17 November 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
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