The Killers

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Biography

The Killers are an American rock band 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 name The Killers 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 group has released three studio albums, Hot Fuss (2004), Sam's Town (2006) and Day & Age (2008) with a fourth entitled Battle Born, scheduled for release on September 18, 2012. They have also released one compilation album, Sawdust (2007) and one live album and 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.

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Item Name Item Details
Year Formed 2001
Number of Albums 36
Record Label Island
Website www.thekillersmusic.com
Wikipedia The Killers on Wikipedia
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Trivia

What year did The Killers form?

2002

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How many times platinum has Hot Fuss been certified?

four

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What hit singles were released on the Killers' 2004 debut?

'Mr Brightside' and 'All These Things That I've Done'.

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What was the name of the album that spawned the hit singles 'Mr Brightside' and 'All These Things That I've Done'?

Hot Fuss

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The Killers' biggest chart success came with the rerelease of what song?

Somebody Told Me

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In what year did the Killers appear on an episode of The O.C.?

2004

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Who released Sam's Town?

Island Def Jam Music Group

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Who is the lead vocalist of The Killers?

Brandon Flowers

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What is the name of the unofficial fifth Killer?

Ted

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What instrument does Mark Stoermer play?

bass

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What was their sixth album called?

Imploding the Mirage

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When was Imploding the Mirage released?

2020

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What was the name of the U.S. alternative charttopper?

Caution

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Where did Flowers stay instead of Los Angeles with the rest of his bandmates?

Las Vegas

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What university did Vannucci attend?

UNLV

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Where did the band begin playing?

small clubs in their hometown

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Who was the U.K. representative for?

Warner Bros

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What was the name of the London-based indie imprint that signed the killers?

Lizard King

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In what city is the CMJ Music Marathon held?

New York City

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How many studio albums have The Killer released as of 2021?

six

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How many records were sold worldwide?

28 million

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What was the name of the UK indie label that the Killers signed?

Lizard King Records

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When did the Killers release their debut album Hot Fuss?

June 2004

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Mr. Brightside reached what country's Top 10?

UK

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What was the name of Brian's previous band?

Blush Response

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What was the name of the onehit wonder from Las Vegas?

Toni Basil

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Who shaped their native characteristics?

external factors

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What temperature did Flowers write in the garage that became their rehearsal room?

120

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What kind of effect did Flowers get from writing in 120 degree temperatures?

intense hothousing

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What occupation did Brandon Flowers have before forming The Killers?

waiter

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What was the name of the former Smiths man that Brandon Flowers adored?

Morrissey

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How many celebrity names did Brandon claim to have in his phonebook?

one

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Who was the bassist Ronnie wanted to recruit for the Killers before Mark turned up?

Ted Sabley

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In what year did the Mormon frontman take part in a video campaign to change peoples perception of the religion?

2011

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Who served as a touring keyboardist and rhythm guitarist for the band since 2006?

Ted Sablay

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Who has taken Stoermer's place in live shows?

Jake Blanton

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Which single reached the Top 10 in the UK?

Somebody Told Me. Brightside

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What was the name of the band's second album?

Sams Town

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When did Sams Town begin recording?

February 15, 2006

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What was the title of the first single from Sam'S Town?<extra_id_51> What was Brandon Flowers' first name?

When You Were Young

...as still remained popular and sold over 4 million copies worldwide. The first single, When You Were Young debuted on radio stations in late July 2006....