Summer Flowers Biography
Brandon Flowers responded to an ad that Dave Keuning had placed in the paper in late 2001 whereupon they became The Killers. After several short-lived bassists and drummers, Flowers and Keuning were joined by bassist Mark Stoermer and drummer Ronnie Vannucci and the line up became official in August 2002.[4] They have since sold more than 16 million albums worldwide.[5]
On July 4, 2010, The Killers were invited to headline the "Salute to the Military" USO Concert at the White House by President Obama. They performed 'God Bless America' and favorites from their catalogue.[6]
Canadian-American singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright wrote a song about Flowers called "Tulsa" for his fifth album Release the Stars. Wainwright has stated in numerous interviews that it was inspired by their first meeting in a bar in Tulsa, Oklahoma. According to Wainwright, Flowers was "very flattered and somewhat bashful" about this tribute.[7]
Flowers has performed with Coldplay, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Pet Shop Boys, Fran Healy (of Travis), Andy Summers (of The Police), New Order, Bright Eyes, and Richard Butler (of Psychedelic Furs) amongst others. Sir Elton John has listed Flowers as one of his top-five heroes while editing The Independent's World Aids Day special edition.[8][9]Flamingo was released September 6 in the UK and Ireland and September 14 in the US and Canada.[10] The album charted in the top ten albums in ten countries including the UK where it charted at No. 1.[11] The first single from Flamingo, "Crossfire", was released on June 21 (Flowers' birthday). It became Flowers' fifth top ten single in the UK, including work by The Killers. The video for "Crossfire" featured actress Charlize Theron and was nominated for Best Video at the NME Awards. Flamingo was Flower's fourth consecutive album to reach No. 1 on the UK charts, including work by The Killers.[12] It was certified gold by the BPI and IRMA in October 2010.
SPIN named Brandon Flowers one of "The 15 Best Shows of the Summer" in 2010 for his show at the Shimmer Showroom in Las Vegas.[13] SPIN also listed him as one of "The 25 Best Fall Tours"/"Must-See Fall Tours".[14] While on tour Flowers has had special guests including Stuart Price, Andy Summers, and Fran Healy.
Brandon Flowers responded to an ad that Dave Keuning had placed in the paper in late 2001 whereupon they became The Killers. After several short-lived bassists and drummers, Flowers and Keuning were joined by bassist Mark Stoermer and drummer Ronnie Vannucci and the line up became official in August 2002.[4] They have since sold more than 16 million albums worldwide.[5]
On July 4, 2010, The Killers were invited to headline the "Salute to the Military" USO Concert at the White House by President Obama. They performed 'God Bless America' and favorites from their catalogue.[6]
Canadian-American singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright wrote a song about Flowers called "Tulsa" for his fifth album Release the Stars. Wainwright has stated in numerous interviews that it was inspired by their first meeting in a bar in Tulsa, Oklahoma. According to Wainwright, Flowers was "very flattered and somewhat bashful" about this tribute.[7]
Flowers has performed with Coldplay, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Pet Shop Boys, Fran Healy (of Travis), Andy Summers (of The Police), New Order, Bright Eyes, and Richard Butler (of Psychedelic Furs) amongst others. Sir Elton John has listed Flowers as one of his top-five heroes while editing The Independent's World Aids Day special edition.[8][9]Flamingo was released September 6 in the UK and Ireland and September 14 in the US and Canada.[10] The album charted in the top ten albums in ten countries including the UK where it charted at No. 1.[11] The first single from Flamingo, "Crossfire", was released on June 21 (Flowers' birthday). It became Flowers' fifth top ten single in the UK, including work by The Killers. The video for "Crossfire" featured actress Charlize Theron and was nominated for Best Video at the NME Awards. Flamingo was Flower's fourth consecutive album to reach No. 1 on the UK charts, including work by The Killers.[12] It was certified gold by the BPI and IRMA in October 2010.
SPIN named Brandon Flowers one of "The 15 Best Shows of the Summer" in 2010 for his show at the Shimmer Showroom in Las Vegas.[13] SPIN also listed him as one of "The 25 Best Fall Tours"/"Must-See Fall Tours".[14] While on tour Flowers has had special guests including Stuart Price, Andy Summers, and Fran Healy.
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