Members
Brandon Flowerskeyboard, lead vocals, original · 2001current- Dave Keuningbackground vocals, guitar, original · 2001current
- Mark Stoermerbackground vocals, bass · 2002current
Ronnie Vannucci Jr.membranophone, percussion · 2002current- Dell Nealbackground vocals, bass, original · 2001–2002
- Matt Norcrossmembranophone, original · 2001–2002
- Brian Havensmembranophone · 2002–2002
The Killers are an American rock band formed in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2001.
Their debut album, "Hot Fuss," released in 2004, features the iconic single "Mr. Brightside."
The Killers have been nominated for seven Grammy Awards and have won multiple NME Awards for "Best International Band."
Biography
Formation
The Killers are an American rock band formed in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2001 by Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning. After Flowers was fired from his previous band, he sought to create a new musical project and responded to an ad placed by Keuning, a guitarist who had recently moved to Las Vegas. The duo quickly bonded over their shared musical influences and began writing songs together. They named their band The Killers after a fictional band featured in the music video for New Order's song "Crystal". In 2002, they solidified their lineup with the addition of bassist Mark Stoermer and drummer Ronnie Vannucci Jr., who have remained with the band since.
Breakthrough
The Killers gained significant attention with their debut album, "Hot Fuss," released in 2004, which included hit singles like "Mr. Brightside" and "Somebody Told Me." Their unique blend of alternative rock and new wave resonated with audiences, leading to a successful career marked by multiple chart-topping albums. Subsequent releases, such as "Sam's Town" (2006) and "Day & Age" (2008), further established their presence in the music industry. The band is known for their energetic performances and has played at notable events, including a concert at the White House in 2010, which Flowers described as a monumental honor.
Legacy
The Killers have been nominated for numerous awards, including seven Grammy Awards and seven BRIT Awards, and have won several NME Awards for "Best International Band." Their single "Mr. Brightside" is particularly noteworthy, being the longest-charting single on the UK singles chart and the most-streamed track released prior to 2010. The band's influence extends beyond their music, as they have engaged in various philanthropic efforts and political activism, reflecting their commitment to social issues. With a career spanning over two decades, The Killers continue to be a significant force in the rock music scene, known for their distinctive sound and impactful lyrics.
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Discography
Rebel Diamonds2023
- 1.Jenny Was a Friend of Mine4:04
- 2.Mr. Brightside3:43
- 3.All These Things That I’ve Done5:02
- 4.Somebody Told Me3:17
- 5.When You Were Young3:40
- 6.Read My Mind4:07
- 7.Human4:05
- 8.Spaceman4:45
- 9.A Dustland Fairytale3:45
- 10.Be Still4:35
- 11.Runaways4:05
- 12.The Man3:41
- 13.Caution3:26
- 14.My Own Soul’s Warning4:34
- 15.Dying Breed4:06
- 16.Pressure Machine4:45
- 17.Quiet Town4:17
- 18.boy3:32
- 19.Your Side of Town3:08
- 20.Spirit2:59
Pressure Machine2021
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Imploding the Mirage2020
- 1.My Own Soul’s Warning4:34
- 2.Blowback4:00
- 3.Dying Breed4:06
- 4.Caution4:30
- 5.Lightning Fields4:18
- 6.Fire in Bone3:53
- 7.Running Towards a Place4:14
- 8.My God3:39
- 9.When the Dreams Run Dry4:43
- 10.Imploding the Mirage4:08
Run for Cover (Workout mix)2020
- 1.My Own Soul’s Warning4:34
- 2.Caution (radio edit)3:48
- 3.Somebody Told Me3:17
- 4.Mr. Brightside (Jacques Lu Cont’s Thin White Duke mix)8:50
- 5.Miss Atomic Bomb4:54
- 6.Smile Like You Mean It3:54
- 7.Human4:05
- 8.Midnight Show4:03
- 9.Under the Gun2:34
- 10.When You Were Young3:40
- 11.Run for Cover3:42
The Killers Career Box2018
- 1.Jenny Was a Friend of Mine4:04
- 2.Mr. Brightside3:43
- 3.Smile Like You Mean It3:55
- 4.Somebody Told Me3:17
- 5.All These Things That I’ve Done5:02
- 6.Andy, You’re a Star3:14
- 7.On Top4:19
- 8.Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll4:15
- 9.Believe Me Natalie5:05
- 10.Midnight Show4:03
- 11.Everything Will Be Alright5:45
- 12.Sam’s Town4:05
- 13.Enterlude0:49
- 14.When You Were Young3:39
- 15.Bling (Confession of a King)4:08
- 16.For Reasons Unknown3:32
- 17.Read My Mind4:03
- 18.Uncle Jonny4:25
- 19.Bones3:46
- 20.My List
- 21.This River Is Wild
- 22.Why Do I Keep Counting?
- 23.Exitlude
- 24.Tranquilize
- 25.Shadowplay
- 26.All the Pretty Faces
- 27.Leave the Bourbon on the Shelf
- 28.Sweet Talk
- 29.Under the Gun
- 30.Where the White Boys Dance
- 31.Show You How
- 32.Move Away
- 33.Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll
- 34.Who Let You Go?
- 35.The Ballad of Michael Valentine
- 36.Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town
- 37.Daddy’s Eyes
- 38.Sam’s Town (Abbey Road version)
- 39.Romeo and Juliet (live)
- 40.Mr. Brightside (Jacques Lu Cont's Thin White Duke remix)
- 41.Losing Touch4:15
- 42.Human4:09
- 43.Spaceman4:44
- 44.Joy Ride3:33
- 45.A Dustland Fairytale3:45
- 46.This Is Your Life3:41
- 47.I Can’t Stay3:06
- 48.Neon Tiger3:05
- 49.The World We Live In4:40
- 50.Goodnight, Travel Well6:51
- 51.Human
- 52.This Is Your Life
- 53.Somebody Told Me
- 54.The World We Live In
- 55.I Can’t Stay
- 56.Bling (Confession of a King)
- 57.Shadowplay
- 58.Smile Like You Mean It
- 59.Losing Touch
- 60.Spaceman
- 61.A Dustland Fairytale
- 62.Sam’s Town (acoustic)
- 63.Read My Mind
- 64.Mr. Brightside
- 65.All These Things That I’ve Done
- 66.Jenny Was a Friend of Mine
- 67.When You Were Young
- 68.Flesh and Bone4:01
- 69.Runaways4:06
- 70.The Way It Was3:54
- 71.Here With Me4:54
- 72.A Matter of Time4:14
- 73.Deadlines and Commitments4:24
- 74.Miss Atomic Bomb4:55
- 75.The Rising Tide4:20
- 76.Heart of a Girl4:36
- 77.From Here on Out2:30
- 78.Be Still4:35
- 79.Battle Born5:18
- 80.Wonderful Wonderful5:10
- 81.The Man4:10
- 82.Rut4:24
- 83.Life to Come4:32
- 84.Run for Cover3:42
- 85.Tyson vs Douglas4:34
- 86.Some Kind of Love4:38
- 87.Out of My Mind3:44
- 88.The Calling4:02
- 89.Have All the Songs Been Written?4:10
Wonderful Wonderful2017
- 1.Wonderful Wonderful5:11
- 2.The Man4:10
- 3.Rut4:24
- 4.Life to Come4:32
- 5.Run for Cover3:42
- 6.Tyson vs Douglas4:34
- 7.Some Kind of Love4:38
- 8.Out of My Mind3:44
- 9.The Calling4:02
- 10.Have All the Songs Been Written?4:10
Don’t Waste Your Wishes2016
- 1.A Great Big Sled4:22
- 2.Don’t Shoot Me Santa4:05
- 3.Joseph, Better You Than Me4:51
- 4.¡Happy Birthday Guadalupe!4:33
- 5.Boots5:28
- 6.The Cowboys’ Christmas Ball3:31
- 7.I Feel It in My Bones3:38
- 8.Christmas in L.A.4:23
- 9.Joel the Lump of Coal3:59
- 10.Dirt Sledding4:29
- 11.I’ll Be Home for Christmas5:58
Direct Hits2013
- 1.Mr. Brightside3:44
- 2.Somebody Told Me3:18
- 3.Smile Like You Mean It3:57
- 4.All These Things That I’ve Done5:03
- 5.When You Were Young3:40
- 6.Read My Mind4:07
- 7.For Reasons Unknown3:33
- 8.Human4:05
- 9.Spaceman4:45
- 10.A Dustland Fairytale3:45
- 11.Runaways4:05
- 12.Miss Atomic Bomb4:55
- 13.The Way It Was3:52
- 14.Shot at the Night4:03
- 15.Just Another Girl4:21
Battle Born2012
- 1.Flesh and Bone4:01
- 2.Runaways4:06
- 3.The Way It Was3:54
- 4.Here With Me4:54
- 5.A Matter of Time4:14
- 6.Deadlines and Commitments4:24
- 7.Miss Atomic Bomb4:55
- 8.The Rising Tide4:20
- 9.Heart of a Girl4:36
- 10.From Here On Out2:30
- 11.Be Still4:35
- 12.Battle Born5:14
Live From the Royal Albert Hall2009
- 1.Enterlude
- 2.Human
- 3.This Is Your Life
- 4.Somebody Told Me
- 5.For Reasons Unknown
- 6.The World We Live In
- 7.Joy Ride
- 8.I Can’t Stay
- 9.Bling (Confession of a King)
- 10.Shadowplay
- 11.Smile Like You Mean It
- 12.Losing Touch
- 13.Spaceman
- 14.A Dustland Fairytale
- 15.Sam's Town
- 16.Read My Mind
- 17.Mr. Brightside
- 18.All These Things That I’ve Done
- 19.Sweet Talk
- 20.This River Is Wild
- 21.Bones
- 22.Jenny Was a Friend of Mine
- 23.When You Were Young
- 24.Exitlude
- 25.Tranquilize (live from Oxegen Festival 2009)
- 26.Human (live from Hyde Park, London)
- 27.Mr. Brightside (live from Hyde Park, London)
- 28.Smile Like You Mean It (live from V Festival 2009)
- 29.When You Were Young (live from V Festival 2009)
- 30.Human5:29
- 31.This Is Your Life3:38
- 32.Somebody Told Me3:21
- 33.The World We Live In4:24
- 34.I Can’t Stay4:51
- 35.Bling (Confession of a King)6:28
- 36.Shadowplay4:04
- 37.Smile Like You Mean It4:18
- 38.Losing Touch4:10
- 39.Spaceman5:24
- 40.A Dustland Fairytale4:57
- 41.Sam’s Town (acoustic)4:03
- 42.Read My Mind4:22
- 43.Mr. Brightside3:53
- 44.All These Things That I’ve Done5:55
- 45.Jenny Was a Friend of Mine4:27
- 46.When You Were Young4:43
Hot Fuss / Sam’s Town / Sawdust2008
- 1.Jenny Was a Friend of Mine4:04
- 2.Mr. Brightside3:42
- 3.Smile Like You Mean It3:54
- 4.Somebody Told Me3:17
- 5.All These Things That I’ve Done5:01
- 6.Andy, You’re a Star3:14
- 7.On Top4:18
- 8.Change Your Mind3:10
- 9.Believe Me Natalie5:06
- 10.Midnight Show4:02
- 11.Everything Will Be Alright5:45
- 12.Sam’s Town4:05
- 13.Enterlude0:49
- 14.When You Were Young3:39
- 15.Bling (Confession of a King)4:08
- 16.For Reasons Unknown3:32
- 17.Read My Mind4:03
- 18.Uncle Jonny4:25
- 19.Bones3:46
- 20.My List4:08
- 21.This River Is Wild4:38
- 22.Why Do I Keep Counting?4:23
- 23.Exitlude2:24
- 24.Tranquilize3:45
- 25.Shadowplay4:07
- 26.All the Pretty Faces4:45
- 27.Leave the Bourbon on the Shelf3:38
- 28.Sweet Talk4:18
- 29.Under the Gun2:33
- 30.Where the White Boys Dance3:26
- 31.Show You How2:46
- 32.Move Away3:49
- 33.Glamorous Indie Rock and Roll4:16
- 34.Who Let You Go?3:42
- 35.The Ballad of Michael Valentine3:50
- 36.Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town3:05
- 37.Daddy's Eyes4:14
- 38.Sam's Town (Abbey Road version)3:45
- 39.Romeo and Juliet5:27
- 40.Mr. Brightside (Jacques Lu Cont's Thin White Duke remix)8:47
- 41.Questions With the Capitan0:51
Day & Age2008
- 1.Losing Touch4:15
- 2.Human4:09
- 3.Spaceman4:44
- 4.Joy Ride3:33
- 5.A Dustland Fairytale3:45
- 6.This Is Your Life3:41
- 7.I Can’t Stay3:06
- 8.Neon Tiger3:05
- 9.The World We Live In4:40
- 10.Goodnight, Travel Well6:51
Sawdust2007
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Sam’s Town2006
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Hot Fuss2004
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When You Were Young2006
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Smile Like You Mean It2005
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Somebody Told Me2004
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All These Things That I’ve Done2004
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Who Let You Go2004
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Mr. Brightside2003
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Encore at the Garden2025
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Pandora Live: The Killers2020
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(RED) Christmas EP2011
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Essentials2020
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Label
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- Island Records
- Record label
- Lizard King Records
- Record label
- Vertigo Records
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Also known as: Killers, The, ザ・キラーズ
The Killers are an American rock band formed in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2001 by Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning. After the band went through a number of short-term bassists and drummers, Mark Stoermer and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. joined in 2002.
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