The Killers

The Killers are an American rock band formed in Las Vegas in 2001 by Brandon Flowers (lead 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. 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".

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, 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. 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).

In 4th August 2017 It was announced that Dave Keuning had left the killers after 15 years with the band, to pursue a solo career and which leaves Brandon Flowers, Mark Stoermer And Ronnie Vannucci Jr to continuing The Killers as a trio and would able to continuing music without him.

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

Singles
Mr. Brightside
Somebody Told Me
All These Things That I've Done
Smile Like You Mean It
When You Were Young
Bones
Read My Mind
For Reasons Unknown
Shadowplay
Tranquilize
Human
Spaceman
The World We Live In
A Dustland Fairytale
Runaways
Miss Atomic Bomb
Here with Me
Shot at the Night
Just Another Girl
The Man
Run for Cover
Rut
Caution
My Own Soul's Warning

Other songs
Jenny Was a Friend of Mine
Glamorous Indie Rock & Roll
Wonderful Wonderful
Some Kind of Love

Christmas songs
A Great Big Sled
Don't Shoot Me Santa
Joseph, Better You than Me
¡Happy Birthday Guadalupe!
Boots (The Killers song)|Boots
The Cowboys' Christmas Ball 
I Feel It in My Bones
Christmas in L.A. 
Joel the Lump of Coal
Dirt Sledding
I'll Be Home for Christmas

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

References

2001 establishments in the United States
2000s American music groups
2010s American music groups
American punk bands
American rock bands
Musical groups established in 2001
Musical groups from Nevada
Musicians from Las Vegas, Nevada
2000s establishments in Nevada