At 389 weeks, the Killers’ Mr Brightside holds the record for the most weeks in the UK singles chart – but the song’s popularity hasn’t eclipsed the band who made it, who are gearing up to their second best-of compilation. To mark it, frontman Brandon Flowers and drummer Ronnie Vannucci will be answering your questions.
The Killers were founded in Las Vegas in 2001 when lead singer Brandon Flowers was let go from the synth-pop group Blush Response and realized his passion for being in a rock band after attending an Oasis concert at the Hard Rock Hotel. To perfect their music, the band would secretly use the music rehearsal rooms at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where they composed and rehearsed the majority of the songs featured on their first album, Hot Fuss, released in 2004.
The band has gained a strong following in the UK with their pop-rock sound influenced by New Order’s pulsing beats, Bruce Springsteen’s widescreen Americana, and other epic music inspirations. They have achieved seven consecutive chart-topping albums, including popular singles like Somebody Told Me and Human. The band has also headlined at prestigious venues such as Madison Square Garden, Wembley Stadium, Coachella, and Glastonbury festival (twice in 2007 and 2019). They have also toured extensively, performing in over 50 countries. After being in the music industry for two decades, the band is now releasing a new best-of album titled Rebel Diamonds on December 8th. This album will feature 20 songs, including a brand new track called Spirit.
Please feel free to leave any questions about the band’s music and career in the comments section below. The band will respond to them in the 15 December issue of the Guardian’s Film & Music section, as well as online. The deadline for questions is Friday, December 1st. Thank you!
Source: theguardian.com
