Brandon Flowers, Frontman of the Killers, on Family, Faith, and Becoming a Thrasher

If you’ve been following the Art of Manliness for a while, you know that I typically interview the authors of books on this podcast. But,if you’ve been following the Art of Manliness for a while, you’ll know why I had to make an exception for today’s guest.Brandon Flowers is my very favorite musical artist. He is the frontman for the multi-platinum-record-earning band The Killers and has also put out three solo albums.I recently had the chance to talk to Brandon backstage before one of his shows in Las Vegas. My wife Kate, as well as a couple of friends, were also on hand, and you’ll hear me allude to them a couple times during the interview.Brandon and I had a great conversation. We discuss his third and latest solo album, Thrasher and why he went country-western on it, what his dad taught him about what makes a good man, what he’s currently reading (hint: it involves the author of my all-time favorite novel), his top five favorite country songs, the influence of faith in his life and music, what’s on his mind in midlife, and how he balances work and family.Resources Related to the PodcastThrasher on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTubeFlamingo on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTubePressure Machine on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTubeImploding the Mirage on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTubeWinesburg, Ohio by Sherwood AndersonThe Pastures of Heaven by John SteinbeckAoM Podcast #824: Lonesome Dove and Life’s Journey Through UncertaintyAoM Podcast #1,104: Ecclesiastes on Enjoying Our Weirdly Unsatisfying LivesMama Baskets at CostcoCome Follow Me LDS scripture study program“My Lord, What a Morning”Take the Simple Test That Can Predict Your MortalityBrandon’s favorite country songs:“Don’t Close Your Eyes” by Keith Whitley“The Winner” by Kris Kristofferson“Silver Stallion” by The Highwaymen“A Lot of Things Different” by John Conlee“What I’d Give” by Ian NoeConnect With Brandon FlowersBrandon’s WebsiteBrandon on InstagramBrandon on YouTubeBrandon on Facebook

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