Before the guy-liner and feather emblazoned jackets, the Killers looked like just another indie band trying to make it big. In fact they made it in the UK first before creating a storm in their native America and have admitted they feel more at home on a festival stage in rainy England than at a gig in their sweltering hometown of Las Vegas. But before the fame, the foursome were catapulted pretty much overnight onto the world stage with their mega debut album that reached number 1 in the UK and was included in Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Debut Albums of All Time" list. Brandon Flowers is a name most people are familiar with whether because of his iconic stage costumes, his army of admirers, his amazing showmanship, his powerful and quivering vocals or for being the most famous Mormon. The supremely talented frontman is behind songs like "All These Things That I Have Done," "Jenny Was A Friend Of Mine" and "Somebody Told Me" from the 2004 epic record, along with "Mr Brightside," which is a song synonymous with indie rock and roll and owner of the most iconic guitar riffs of the noughties. Hot Fuss remains a ground-breaking release, and since 2004 The Killers have sold over 15 million records and consistently produce the most memorable, quirky and distinctive music.
Rosie is a Music Journalist from Newcastle upon Tyne, with a huge passion for live music. When she's not attending gigs she loves to star gaze, drink pints of tea and play the viola.
