Another reason why The Killers are the best new group this year.

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Calling Bob and Logan. The Killer’s lead singer is Mormon. Doesn’t make the music sound better, but another factoid to add to Mormon culture arcana.


From Spin’s Q & A:

Spin once described you as an ex-Mormon. Is religion important in your life?

It’s very important. I mean, it’s important in everyone’s life. Basic religion is the reason we have morals. I am actually a Mormon, not an ex-Mormon. I occasionally drink and smoke, but I’m trying—I’m human.

How did you balance your religion with growing up in the epicenter of decadence and then becoming a rock star?

It can be really hard sometimes. The band is pretty used to it. Ronnie [Vannucci], our drummer, went to school with kids who are Mormon. None of us is really a party animal. I think our friendship is the best way I can contain it. It’s what I grew up with, so I know what I need to do.

In what situation would it be hard to resist temptation?

[Stammers] I don’t know. If I see drugs or slutty girls or something, it just might be me who turns away. I don’t know if it’s just the way I am, saying, “I’m going to go to bed now,” or if it’s from being raised Mormon.