Brandon Flowers
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Birth name | Brandon Richard Flowers |
Born | Birth date -1st March 1966 Henderson, Nevada, U.S. |
Origin | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
Genres | Alternative rock, indie rock, new wave, synth-pop |
Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, keyboards, bass guitar |
Years active | 2001–present |
Labels | Island, Vertigo |
Website | www |
Brandon Richard Flowers (born June 21, 1981) is an American musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and keyboardist of the rock band The Killers. He has also released two solo albums, Flamingo (2010) and The Desired Effect (2015).
Early life[edit | edit source]
Brandon Flowers was born on June 21, 1981, in Henderson, Nevada, the youngest of six children. He grew up in a Latter-day Saint family and moved to Nephi, Utah when he was eight years old. He later returned to Las Vegas to live with his aunt and attend Chaparral High School.
Career[edit | edit source]
The Killers[edit | edit source]
In 2001, Flowers responded to an ad posted by Dave Keuning in a Las Vegas newspaper, which led to the formation of The Killers. The band gained fame with their debut album, Hot Fuss (2004), which included hit singles such as "Mr. Brightside" and "Somebody Told Me". The Killers have since released several successful albums, including Sam's Town (2006), Day & Age (2008), Battle Born (2012), and Wonderful Wonderful (2017).
Solo career[edit | edit source]
Flowers released his debut solo album, Flamingo, in 2010. The album received positive reviews and included the hit single "Crossfire". His second solo album, The Desired Effect, was released in 2015 and was also well-received by critics.
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Flowers married Tana Mundkowsky in 2005, and the couple has three sons. He is known for his devout Latter-day Saint faith and often incorporates themes of faith and redemption into his music.
Discography[edit | edit source]
Solo albums[edit | edit source]
- Flamingo (2010)
- The Desired Effect (2015)
With The Killers[edit | edit source]
- Hot Fuss (2004)
- Sam's Town (2006)
- Day & Age (2008)
- Battle Born (2012)
- Wonderful Wonderful (2017)
- Imploding the Mirage (2020)
- Pressure Machine (2021)
Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]
Flowers has received numerous awards and nominations both as a solo artist and as a member of The Killers, including MTV Europe Music Awards, NME Awards, and Brit Awards.
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