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The Killers are an American rock band formed in Las Vegas in 2001 by Brandon Flowers (vocals, keyboards, bass) and Dave Keuning (lead guitar, backing vocals). The current, official lineup of the band (as of 2020) consists of Flowers, Mark Stoermer (bass, rhythm guitar, backing vocals) and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (drums, percussion) – the latter two have both joined The Killers in 2002.[1] The band's name is derived from a logo on the bass drum of a fictitious band portrayed in the music video for the New Order song "Crystal".[2]
The band has released six consecutive chart-topping 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 albums, 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).
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- ↑ Bourne, Dianne (February 20, 2013). "Video: Bernard Sumner joins The Killers in celebration of their 'musical home'". Manchester Evening News. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music/bernard-sumner-stage-manchester-arena-1332304.
- ↑ Barlow, Eve (March 22, 2015). "Brandon Flowers on The Desired Effect: 'Every song on this album is a single'". The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/mar/22/brandon-flowers-killers-interview-album-the-desired-effect.
- ↑ "Colours of Ostrava - The Killers". https://www.colours.cz/artists/the-killers.
- ↑ "The Killers' Catalog Acquired in Eldridge's First Music Publishing Deal". https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/9485339/killers-catalog-acquired-eldridge-publishing-deal/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social.