The Killers are an American rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada that was formed in 2001, by Brandon Flowers (lead vocals, keyboards) and Dave Keuning (guitar, backing vocals). Mark Stoermer (bass, backing vocals) and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (drums, percussion) would complete the current line-up of the band in 2002.
The group have released three studio albums, Hot Fuss (2004), Sam's Town (2006), Day & Age (2008), one compilation album Sawdust (2007) containing B-sides, rarities, and unreleased material, and one live album/DVD titled Live From The Royal Albert Hall (2009).
To date, the band has sold over 6 million albums in the United States, over 5 million albums in the United Kingdom and over 15 million worldwide.
The name The Killers comes from the bass drum of a fictional band in the music video for the New Order song "Crystal".
Band members
Official line-up
- Brandon Flowers (2001–present) - lead vocals, keyboards, piano, bass guitar
- Dave Keuning (2001–present) - lead guitar, backing vocals
- Mark Stoermer (2002–present) - bass guitar, backing vocals, guitar
- Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (2002–present) - drums, percussion
Former members
- Matthew Norcross (2001–2002) - drums
- Dell Neal (2002) - bass guitar
- Brian Havens (2002) - drums
Additional musicians on tour
- Ted Sablay (2006–2007, 2010–present) - keyboards, guitar
- Ray Suen (2008–2010) - keyboards, guitar, violin, backing vocals
- Tommy Marth (2008–2010) - saxophone
Discography
- Studio albums
- Hot Fuss (2004)
- Sam's Town (2006)
- Day & Age (2008)
- Fourth studio album (2012)
- Compilation albums
- Sawdust (2007)
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