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In one of the highlights of the 2023 Restore gathering, lead singer of The Killers, Brandon Flowers, speaks to the foundational place of his faith throughout his musical career, joining in a live conversation with Patrick Mason. Afterwards, Brandon performs multiple songs which reflect his spiritual roots as a Latter-day Saint. ——— RSVP for Restore 2024: Donate to Faith Matters: Subscribe to the FM weekly newsletter: Subscribe to Wayfare: ——— Brandon Flowers is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who has captured hearts worldwide with his incredible talent. The lead vocalist and keyboardist of the iconic rock band The Killers, Flowers was born in 1981 in the vibrant city of Henderson, Nevada. He spent his childhood in a devout Latter-day Saint family, which instilled in him a sense of purpose and passion for life. As a child, Flowers showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at an early age and drew inspiration from a wide range of rock music, including classic, new wave, and glam. In 2001, he teamed up with Dave Keuning, Mark Stoermer, and Ronnie Vannucci, Jr. in Las Vegas, Nevada, to form The Killers - a band that would soon take the world by storm. The band's debut album, Hot Fuss, released in 2004, catapulted them to global stardom. The album featured hit songs such as “Mr. Brightside“ and “Somebody Told Me“ and was an instant commercial success. Flowers' distinctive vocals and charismatic stage presence further established The Killers as one of the most popular bands of the mid-2000s.
