Brandon Flowers Alpaebet
On this glorious day of 621, I thought i deserved it's own celebration.
I got this idea from
lissie_pissie so I take absolutely no credit for coming up with this idea.
Aerophobic:
When flying to Europe, the plane he was in hit an air pocket and started free falling.
Ever since then he has had a severe fear of flying, so much that when U.2
asked him to fly with them in his private jet, he refused.
Blush Resonse:
Before he was in The Killers, he played keyboards in a band called "Blush Response"
and he was kicked out when he refused to move to L.A with them.
You can hear some Blush Response songs HERE
Chubby:
Despite being thin now, back when he was a kid he was chubby.
He once referred to himself as being a "Porker"
and despite what some may believe he is NOT anorexic now.
He loves eating, it's his drug.
Daring:
He isn't afraid to experiment with his music or with his look.
From steel drums to feathered epaulets, this man isn't afraid
to shy away from being different.
Edward Scissorhands:
As well as "Sleepy Hollow" Edward Scissorhands is one of his
favorite Tim Burton Movies
Father
As well as Ammon Richard Flowers
he and his wife Tana are expecting another son very shortly.
Golfing:
Is a big fan of golfing, in fact when he was younger he wanted
to be a pro golfer like his cousin Craig Barlow.
He was also a member of the golfing team in High School.
His brother Shane is also a golfer.
Humus:
He LOVES humus, especially in a sandwich with salt and vinegar chips
Indie Rock
As well as 80's music he is a big fan of Indie Rock like The Strokes and
the Arctic Monkeys. The Killers even have a song called
"Glamorous indie rock and roll"
Jazz Hands:
One of his motto's is:
"When all else fails, bring out the jazz hands!"
Keyboard:
Despite having piano lessons as a child, he self taught himself to play
the keyboard.
Lovable:
I think this picture is self explanatory on why he is lovable.
Mormon:
He is a practicing Mormon despite (past) drinking, swearing, and having
an odd cigarette.
Neon:
He tries to bring a bit of Vegas to each of his shows by having a lot of neon
lights and glam. They even have a song called "Neon Tiger"
Ouija Board:
When he was younger, he was playing with a Ouija board. It said he was going
to die on 621 (his birthday) and ever since then he has been cautious
of that number. He tries not to drive at 6:21 am/pm
He wont board a flight if it has the number 621
And he wont stay in the hotel room 621.
Ping Pong:
On tour, the band will bring a ping pong table where ever they go.
He said he was the champ until the guys from Louis XIV beat him.
He is still the #1 ping pong player in The Killers.
Quotable:
""You don't have to be a poet to say something profound""
"Call me rocketman"
"Sometimes you do become a robot.
But the best nights are when you just forget and
really become a part of the music and the crowds.”
"I looked like a figure skater"
"There just wasn't anybody there for me. I had friends but then the music thing happened and that made me feel separate I wasn't an outcast, No one was mean to me I just didn't want to go and see Korn after school. I hated the offspring. I'll never forget my mom cooking for me my last night in the house. It was difficult."
Rental Car:
A rental car is the weirdest place he's ever had sex.
Because he doesn't like flying he and his wife drove to their next
tour stop while on a small tour break. They just pulled off onto
a dirt road and had at her.
Sequins:
As well as this kick ass suit he debut at Glastonbury 2007
He wonders why musicians don't wear it more often, it looks great
in the lights.
Twinkies:
It's his guilty pleasure, his favorite snack food, he cant imagine
anyone who hasn't tried one, his eyes lit up when Ronnie
mentioned deep fried twinkies, need I have to go on?
Utah
When he was 5 his family moved to Utah to practice Mormonism.
When he was 16 he moved back to Vegas with his aunt.
Vampire:
When he was a kid his favorite thing to go as for Halloween was
a Vampire. He went as one multiple times.
Weird:
Has often been referred to as the weirdest rock star out there.
A Mormon family man who works out and plays ping pong.
Seems normal to me o________o
X-Mas songs:
Since 2006 he has enjoyed writing a Christmas song for Bono's
Red Campaign. He also also said that as long as The Killers
are around, there will be a Christmas song December 1st.
Youngest:
As well as being the youngest Killer in the group roughly by 5 years,
he is also the baby amongst his 5 siblings.
Zebra Print Sweater:
This one explains itself.
(And I just got lazy with the letter Z)
We have seen him grow through the years, from a young guy-liner, pastel suit wearing, boy to a
mature outgoing family man. We should all be proud of him and inspired by him.
Once the chubby kid in class, now one of the biggest rock stars in the world.
Happy Birthday Brandon Flowers, what a strange world I would have been in without
The Killers, thank you for your music, your wisdom, and your words.
We all love you Brandon and hope 621/fathers day isn't excruciating for you.
♥♥♥