2. The Killers
• The Killers are an American rock band which originated in Las
Vegas from 2001. The band was started by lead singer and
frontman Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning, the lead
guitarist and backing vocals. The completed set-up for the
artists included Mark Steormer (bass) and Ronnie Vannucci Jr.
(drums and percussion).
• Grew in popularity in Las Vegas as they were the only bands
that differed from the current mainstream genres
(punk, metal and rap).
3. Brandon Flowers
• Brandon Flowers, born 21 June 1981 is the lead singer, songwriter
and lyricist for the band.
• Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
• Nominated and won several NME and Q awards related to his looks
and fashion sense between 2005 and 2012.
• From Lithuanian origins from his Grandmother
• Youngest of 6 siblings (4 brothers and 1 sister)
• Voted the 6th Greatest Frontman of all Time by Xfm and ranked 2nd
by Gigwise magazine readership
• Aspired to be in a rock band after seeing Oasis live at the Hard Rock
Hotel in 2001
4. Dave Keuning
• Born 28 March 1976 and plays lead guitar and backing vocals
• Very musical background, started playing jazz in several school
bands
• Started the band when he placed and ad in the La Vegas Weekly
asking for ‘musicians for an original band’ which Brandon Flowers
contacted him after seeing the advertisement
• The riff he created that was featured in ‘Mr Brightside’ was voted
the 9th greatest riff of the 21st century by readers of Total Guitar
• Known for playing in both a percussive style and also for anthemic
solos, along with his ‘unusual voicings’ or phrasings which
originated from his admiration of Andy Summers from The Police
5. Mark Steormer
• Born 28 June 1977 and raised in Texas and plays bass
• Musical background as his father was a big band musician
• Due to his fathers influence, started to learn similar instruments
and played trumpet in a jazz ensemble through school
• However, he was also influenced by artists such as Public Enemy
and NWA
• Moved onto rock bands such as Nirvana, The Beatles, The Who and
Pink Floyd
• Started to play guitar and bass for multiple local bands
6. Ronnie Vannucci Jr.
• Born February 15 1976 and plays percussion and drums
• Played previously in many popular local bands in Las Vegas
• Met Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning while playing a gig for local
band Romance Fantasy
• Joined the band after his room mated left the band due to personal
reasons and took position as drummer
• Influenced by jazz legends such as Jo Jones and Mitch Mitchell from
the Jimi Hendrix Experience
• Also influenced by The Who and Led Zeppelin
