With "Thrasher," Brandon Flowers returns home
Summary
Brandon Flowers says his childhood in Nephi, Utah, and his family’s move from Las Vegas shaped the storytelling in his music. His latest solo project, “Thrasher,” draws on childhood memories, while his new songs use country and western influences.Key Facts
- Flowers grew up in Nephi, Utah, after his family moved there from Las Vegas when he was eight.
- He returned to Las Vegas for his senior year of high school.
- Flowers became widely known as the lead singer of The Killers, whose first single was “Mr. Brightside.”
- He said he found a Depeche Mode record in the cassette bins at a Nephi truck stop.
- Flowers said the country music his father played influenced his newer solo songs.
- His latest solo project is called “Thrasher” and includes stories about his childhood.
- Flowers said he moved back to Utah with his wife and children nine years ago.
- He has three sons and said one recently left home for college in Pennsylvania.
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