Brandon Flowers admits he’s considered quitting music: “I’m really going through it right now”

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Brandon Flowers admits he’s considered quitting music: “I’m really going through it right now”

Far Out · 2 hours ago

Brandon Flowers has disclosed that he is evaluating whether to continue his music career after two and a half decades leading The Killers. He expressed frustration with the toll touring takes on his health and reflected that his father's simpler life brings greater contentment than his own professional success, leading him to question his motivations and priorities.

Despite these uncertainties, Flowers remains committed to releasing his solo album Thrasher next month and performing across North America, the UK, and Ireland in autumn. He credits the emotional resonance of live performances as his primary motivation, drawing inspiration from artists like Mick Jagger. The reflections come as he explores country and western music—his father's genre—which he describes as offering a natural creative path for the stories he currently wants to tell.

  • Brandon Flowers has considered abandoning his music career after 25 years with The Killers, citing exhaustion and questioning his purpose
  • He struggles with the physical toll of touring but credits the power of live performances as reason to continue
  • Despite doubts, he is proceeding with a new solo album and autumn tour whilst exploring country music

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