The Killers: Destiny is Calling Me
By (Author) Jarret Keene
Manic D Press,U.S.
Manic D Press,U.S.
3rd April 2006
United States
General
Non Fiction
Biography: arts and entertainment
782.421660922
Paperback
224
Width 139mm, Height 215mm
246g
In this candid biography of the rock band that has sold over 2 million copies of its debut album Hot Fuss, noted journalist Jarret Keene reveals the secret meanings of songs by The Killers. Also exposed is how the band dodged slings and arrows to become big news. Nearly 100 never-before-published photos of The Killers (crowned 'Best New Band' on the 2005 MTV Video Awards) are included, from their original line-up to their most recent stadium gigs. From The Killers' humble beginnings in a local transsexual dive bar to stardom, Keene documents it all.
Jarret Keene, as well as being close friends with the band, covered the rapid rise of the group during his three-year stint as Arts & Entertainment Editor for Las Vegas CityLife. From The Killers' humble beginnings as the house band for a local transsexual dive bar to their eventual friendship with Jay Z, Keene saw and heard it all. He is also the author of the poetry collection Monster Fashion (available from Turnaround) and the alternative travel guide, The Underground Guide to Las Vegas. He lives in Las Vegas.