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The Brandon Flowers-Morrissey Connection
The Killers (Brandon Flowers, middle)
The Killers appeared in style at the Grammy red carpet yesterday
where apparently white has become the new black in Grammy fashion. The
perfectly groomed Brandon Flowers was right on the pulse wearing a
creme-colored tuxedo. The band did not receive any awards last night
despite three nominations.
Fans on The Killers Network messageboard have been discussing Flowers' ambiguous sexuality, gay-themed lyrics and boylove behavior on
stage. One fan argues that there are parallels between Flowers and Morrissey
who both purposely have used a stage persona to create an air of mystery.
Listen to The Killers' covering Morrissey's "Why Don't You Find Out" (via Chris, via David)
Prior to the Grammy show, Flowers talked about his inspiration for their hit single "Somebody Told Me" with AP. "I love the play on words. I think of it as a great icebreaker," he says. "I think of it as the ultimate pickup line. If I was a girl, I would think that it's very clever if a boy came up to me and said that to me."
Related:
These Killers Are Sexy
MP3: The Killers "Somebody Told Me"
The Killers "Hot Fuss" [Amazon]
February 14, 2005 | Permalink
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Let's not forget the Killers wonderful cover of "Why Don't You Find Out for Yourself":
http://www.hushreality.com/2005/01/killers.html
Posted by: david at Feb 15, 2005 9:47:57 AM
the band owns.
Posted by: sm at Feb 17, 2005 12:33:57 PM
"If I was a girl..." Priceless.
Posted by: Katrina at Feb 17, 2005 6:02:18 PM
Brandon Flowers is the sex
Oh and 'gay themed lyrics'? He says it had something to do with stalking NOT necassarily by him. Ah well if he's gay he's gay. Still hot though.
Posted by: Kelly at Feb 19, 2005 4:51:32 PM
Is Brandon Flowers really gay??
Posted by: Lindsey at Feb 19, 2005 8:31:47 PM
no he's not gay he'd engaged did u c the grammys last sunday? u no that gurl on his left? thats his fiance! but he is really hot!
Posted by: Amy at Feb 19, 2005 8:36:40 PM
im pretty sure that was her i hav that potentual to tell like that but i think it was
Posted by: Amy at Feb 19, 2005 8:41:34 PM
I don't understand why do ppl say that Brandon Flowers is gay...
he's so hot!!!!
Posted by: Marina at Feb 19, 2005 9:25:52 PM
Brandon isnt gay he's to hott to be gay and people need to shut up his lyrics r great.
Posted by: kristin at Feb 20, 2005 12:29:30 AM
Does it really matter if the guy is gay?! I mean come on folks, if the guy can write amazing music, who gives a crap?! His physical attraction has nothing to do with his sexuallity. Anywho, the band is great and some of you should just pay attention to that. Find something constructive to do with your time.
Posted by: Zoe at Feb 20, 2005 2:47:07 AM
And what if he is gay! hes to hot! Let him be gay of he wants to be! I still think hes not gay! HES SO HOT!
Posted by: Cindy at Feb 20, 2005 4:27:07 PM
brandon flowers is ENGAGED??????
ah, well, a girl can still hope
Posted by: k at Feb 20, 2005 6:11:33 PM
My dad thinks Brandon's gay, but I don't. I think Brandon just has classy style, and I love it. It's like he's too good looking, lol. + My name is Natalie, and he The Killers has a song called "Believe Me, Natalie". EEEEEEEE!!! :D
Posted by: Natalie at Feb 21, 2005 1:23:03 PM
Brandon Flowers Gay?? NO way!! he is too hot to be gay and i think it is even more sexier for a guy to have that girl side come out but because he's famous he cant do that?? well i LOVE thier music and the band is great! oh my BRANDON FLOWERS IS SOOOO HOT!
Posted by: wendy at Feb 21, 2005 6:29:10 PM
Everyone keeps saying that Brandon can't be gay because he is too hot. Has anyone ever noticed that a lot of the gay guys in this world are super sexy? Anyway, even if he is gay, a girl loves to have a gay best friend!
Posted by: C at Feb 22, 2005 12:36:54 AM
I have noticed that the hot guys are gay! How come! That means that a can't have him to herself and he is so y!That sucks! Brandon is so y!
Posted by: Cristina at Feb 22, 2005 3:47:20 PM
HE SO HAS TO BE GAY WHAT A SHAME IF THAT HOTTIE IS WASTED ON WOMEN GOSH!!!!!
Posted by: Ben at Feb 23, 2005 2:46:30 AM
He cant be gay cos im married to him and i am pregnant with his triplets! and if he is, i have some serious ass kicking to do!
Posted by: da at Feb 23, 2005 9:28:47 AM
I hope he's not gay
He can't be gay IF he he is great for him but why is it always the cuties
Posted by: Nica at Feb 23, 2005 11:00:04 AM
He is NOT bloody gay if you knew more about him he has a fiance called Tana Munbkowsky and they getting married in March.
Posted by: at Feb 23, 2005 11:17:49 AM
lol, i'm glad hes not gay but it sux that hes got a fiance! why do all these freaking hot rock stars gotta get married!
Posted by: Jamie at Feb 23, 2005 5:15:36 PM
"Why do all these freaking hot rock starts gotta get married!"
Well...
1) They're freaking hot...their gonna get taken
2) Why do you care...you don't have a chance?
Posted by: Jenny at Feb 23, 2005 7:34:52 PM
Brandon is to hot to be gay, and if he is, i still think his hot!
Posted by: m at Feb 23, 2005 10:04:08 PM
fuck!!! he's taken!!! and im almost as famous as him!!! damn damn damn... im gonna be up all night over this...
Posted by: Natalie at Feb 24, 2005 1:04:33 AM
i like actually love brandon flowers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i think im a tad bit obsessed!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: antoinette at Feb 24, 2005 4:32:08 AM
