Australian 13 Year Old “James” Plays Drums With The Killers On “For Reasons Unknown” | Geelong, 2022

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  • čas přidán 25. 12. 2022
  • 13 Year Old James had the opportunity of a lifetime on December 10th 2022 at Day On the Green (Mt Duneed, Geelong).
    James Held up a sign created by his sister asking to play drums to “For Reason Unknown” with The Killers on stage, luckily the young fan was brought up on stage and was able to meet Brandon Flowers and Ronnie Vannucci Jr.
    Credits:
    Video: Mona Abel, Jane McKay, Janine Coleman
    Stills: Chris Phelps
    Selfie: Me

    #thekillers
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Komentáře • 394

  • @dlpz2063
    @dlpz2063 Před 3 měsíci +20

    What an honour for TheKillers to play with this kid

  • @haroldpinteresque4460
    @haroldpinteresque4460 Před rokem +492

    One of the greatest all-time guest drummer performances for The Killers!

  • @sandradb9151
    @sandradb9151 Před rokem +443

    Omg that was insane, the kid was so chill like he's been on stage all his life. Well done!

  • @erickirchhoff924
    @erickirchhoff924 Před rokem +286

    This is the outlet for this kid to become a rockstar like the Killers themselves. They just gave him a glimpse into what his future will hold by working hard at his craft and an opportunity to get his foot in the door of playing infront of 20,000 people. 13 years old?!?! Insane! I couldn’t do it I’d get such bad stage fright!

    • @swattingflys
      @swattingflys Před rokem +12

      Hoping his parents support the hell out of him.

    • @madmouse7915
      @madmouse7915 Před 11 měsíci +5

      Word! I'm fairly decent in several instruments and even did a bit of chorus, but performing on stage was always a challenge for me. Did just fine in band, but I actually tried out for a solo in chorus I totally didn't think I'd get and did end up getting and choked horribly in front of the entire school and all their parents. This kid absolutely wrecked it! I don't even know the kid and I feel proud for him. What an honor to experience that even just once.
      Stay safe and well everyone 🤙💜

    • @ghampster21
      @ghampster21 Před 4 měsíci

      The fact is, he seem soo confident at 100% with 20,000 people, watching him and he's only 13 years old. He played them drums 🥁 like he already part of it

  • @douglaslang2218
    @douglaslang2218 Před 7 měsíci +101

    Can you imagine that feeling for that kid? Knowing for about 8 min he got to play with one of the most famous bands on the planet?

    • @diiinaaaa
      @diiinaaaa Před 3 měsíci

      They're not THAT famous, but they should be fr

  • @SRVandDoubleTrouble
    @SRVandDoubleTrouble Před rokem +235

    At 13 he seams to be a well seasoned drummer. Would love to have seen him play another song with the band. Awesome playing, great presence and didn't miss a beat.

  • @sethkearl8056
    @sethkearl8056 Před 2 měsíci +12

    James, keep going. You’ve got talent that the rest of us wish we had. Keep going!!!!!

  • @WillT25
    @WillT25 Před 10 měsíci +33

    Incredible and for me seeing the kid grow in confidence during the performance while killing it is wonderful to watch. Imagine at 13 in front of 20k people is just insane. His poise and control while focused on Flowers ensuring right timing is impressive. Can only imagine his nerves, but he stayed unnerved.
    Was a year behind Flowers in HS in Vegas. The Killers have always displayed professionalism along with great music.

    • @rw8733
      @rw8733 Před 9 měsíci +4

      Completely fearless. Brilliant 👏

  • @samudraekanayake8000
    @samudraekanayake8000 Před rokem +9

    Thanks for giving him the opportunity to play the drums 🪘👍👍👍👍

  • @kirakunplays4162
    @kirakunplays4162 Před 10 měsíci +25

    You can se Brandon genuinely happy to hear James killing it, love this!

  • @tonyadams4989
    @tonyadams4989 Před 6 měsíci +17

    What an amazing young man! It brought tears of joy to me seeing such a young guy being so incredibly talented!! Keep up the great work, James!! You are totally in your element!

  • @c-dawg1985
    @c-dawg1985 Před 3 měsíci +7

    Just amazing! Cool kid super talented! Bravo James!! 💪🏻

    • @rw8733
      @rw8733 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Can you imagine how proud his parents must be? Outstanding. 😊

  • @peterkelly2492
    @peterkelly2492 Před rokem +13

    Twas there, the Killers and King James were awesome!

  • @eckyfish
    @eckyfish Před rokem +24

    We were there, and this was totally amazing! Thirteen! We thought it might have been a set-up, but following some YT vids, it looks like this is a 'thing'. King James indeed, so glad to finally see the full video.

  • @jh-vj2nv
    @jh-vj2nv Před 9 měsíci +18

    OMG this kid KILLED it!!! James you rock dude! You were awesome! I loved your performance. You are one of the best guest drummers I've ever heard play with TK! And I've heard & watched a lot of them. Absolutely my favorite part of the show. You had me smiling from ear to ear! 😍

    • @rw8733
      @rw8733 Před 9 měsíci +3

      Me too. Smiling stupidly the whole time. Well played, James. 😊

  • @randomguy3544
    @randomguy3544 Před rokem +21

    This kid made it look easy probably he's been practicing for only this moment great bravo bravo

  • @Buc_Stops_Here
    @Buc_Stops_Here Před rokem +39

    The drummer did an excellent job - and had fewer problems than Brandon Flowers did with his guitar. I think that is the first time I have seen an audience drummer outplay the lead singer (of course he had a technical problem with his guitar).

  • @georgematkin2658
    @georgematkin2658 Před 7 měsíci +4

    the best audience drummer i have seen so far, he absolutely owned the audience and stage with such little effort.. what a star!

    • @kenlimfornication
      @kenlimfornication Před 7 měsíci +1

      I mean this guy is good but best guest drummer has to go to the dude who played with Foo Fighters in Croatia.

  • @dexterdean
    @dexterdean Před rokem +29

    That was so awesome.. Nothing like giving a kid a memory forever. And he killed it.

  • @PaulBriscoe74
    @PaulBriscoe74 Před rokem +35

    I love it when great bands do this at their concerts. You were amazing and to top it off you've got a great surname too. Briscoe all the way!!

  • @aj12271
    @aj12271 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Brandon Flowers is a good good dude. Amazing band. And what an experience for this kid! Wow. Class act all the way around.

  • @zandermarcelino3647
    @zandermarcelino3647 Před rokem +6

    I wacth maybe 100 times or more...love it..

    • @rw8733
      @rw8733 Před 20 dny

      Me, too. I keep coming back. Brilliant 👏

  • @margaretsinclair2805
    @margaretsinclair2805 Před rokem +6

    Wat a wonderful watch to see a young lad be given the chance to sho wat he is worth... wT an experience for him, thankyou , we give wat we have.. to gratefully receive that was beautiful

  • @teamdmrs939
    @teamdmrs939 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I get the chills every time I watch these kinds of videos. Could you even imagine????

  • @computernerdtechman
    @computernerdtechman Před rokem +32

    That must have been an experience of a lifetime to be able to get up on stage and play with a famous band.

  • @juliebird5307
    @juliebird5307 Před rokem +33

    Amazing! You could see the other band members looked a bit nervous to start with but the kid killed it. Great drumming and perfect timing.

    • @rw8733
      @rw8733 Před 9 měsíci +1

      And definitely a better choice than a Russian in Georgia 😖

  • @aseiden2848
    @aseiden2848 Před rokem +41

    Great job James! That takes alot of skill and poise!

  • @christophermahony6928
    @christophermahony6928 Před rokem +64

    You could say.... he killed it...😳😳😳😳

    • @rw8733
      @rw8733 Před 8 měsíci +1

      I see what you did there 😂. I keep coming back to this. Fantastic performance 👏

  • @TheRussRave
    @TheRussRave Před rokem +62

    That was wonderful to watch .That kid really rocked it! He will never forget that experience. Let's hope it launches him into a successful career as a pro drummer! God bless him!

  • @jaredbasic5743
    @jaredbasic5743 Před rokem +97

    Aww, bless him. He did absolutely incredible. I love the The Killers and I think they do fantastic when it comes to this kind of thing and really creating amazing memories for people like James. He will remember this for the rest of his life and cherish it greatly. Fantastic!!

  • @stephanieharris3394
    @stephanieharris3394 Před 9 měsíci +10

    That kid was incredible!!
    I hope the killers stayed in touch with him, and they help him on his path to success! To handle that pressure at 13!! Wow-goosebumps!! ❤

  • @Geoffreytomlinson24
    @Geoffreytomlinson24 Před rokem +18

    James you were brilliant! What dreams are made of, well done.

  • @costabravaguy
    @costabravaguy Před rokem +15

    He played well with his band - He's gonna go far, great talent for a 13 year old

  • @thechad6594
    @thechad6594 Před rokem +80

    Been watching these over the last couple of years when I discovered them and I have to admit this is the most paced and steady beat approach i have seen thus far, not too rushed and not too slow. Fills were nice and well placed! Well done james!

    • @rw8733
      @rw8733 Před rokem +6

      I agree. Easily the best "guest" drummer performance I have seen. Well played.

  • @xxLyriqsxxx
    @xxLyriqsxxx Před 10 měsíci +10

    KING JAMES!!!! Great job James. Makes me proud to be an Aussie ❤

  • @wayneh1455
    @wayneh1455 Před 6 měsíci +7

    James's parents paid good money,I say money well spent.what a great performance,what great memories to carry for the rest of James's life.

    • @rw8733
      @rw8733 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Easily the best guest drummer. Well played, lad. 👏

  • @louiserawle8999
    @louiserawle8999 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Another Aussie star in the making❤️❤️❤️

  • @albertcollins5894
    @albertcollins5894 Před rokem +12

    Once in a lifetime moment he'll never forget bravo 👏

  • @tropanggigilidvlog9756
    @tropanggigilidvlog9756 Před 4 měsíci +3

    ❤Woowww...🎉 CHILLING moment that can't image 😮AWESOME❤

  • @rebeccaloebe
    @rebeccaloebe Před 8 měsíci +6

    He's so relaxed, it's amazing

  • @ChrisHops22
    @ChrisHops22 Před 8 měsíci +10

    This kid is going places. Could be one of the best drummers ever if he does that at age 13!

  • @smartechick725
    @smartechick725 Před rokem +7

    How absolutely brilliant! 🥰🥰

  • @MomzOvTwo
    @MomzOvTwo Před rokem +8

    Got on with the job. No grandstanding. Well done, parents!❤

  • @rogerreed905
    @rogerreed905 Před rokem +5

    Awesome . . Just awesome . . And seemed so relaxed . .

  • @jayduc
    @jayduc Před rokem +15

    An experience of a lifetime for any young person.. These teens show we have nothing to worry about in coming years, the talent is all around us lets foster the future!

  • @reneecampos2978
    @reneecampos2978 Před rokem +39

    Wow! The kid is good!! He’s got a great presence!

    • @reneecampos2978
      @reneecampos2978 Před rokem +1

      Just realized this is your channel. You did a fantastic job!

  • @mcdevitt10
    @mcdevitt10 Před 9 měsíci +11

    That was awesome by everyone involved. The band made him feel comfortable, James smashed it and the crowd was electric!

  • @Donna-C
    @Donna-C Před 11 měsíci +12

    The band members wer nervous at first! 😂
    Then they realised you could play drums & were respectful of their music.
    When you relaxed into it, so did they, And then they enjoyed jammin’ with you!😊 😊
    Great job! 🥁

  • @corybeauchamp7377
    @corybeauchamp7377 Před rokem +7

    That kid will be a millionaire soon. Wow what talent.

  • @fynnfoster4642
    @fynnfoster4642 Před rokem +14

    Was at that concert u were legendary

  • @F115Stealth
    @F115Stealth Před rokem +6

    Great performance- what a fantastic night for this young man

  • @joshuadsouza777
    @joshuadsouza777 Před 11 měsíci +9

    The last part was just sooo amazing!!! ❤

  • @littleminime2147
    @littleminime2147 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Your cool men! I could't help myself smiling while watching this video. Keep it up👍

  • @channelwhywhywhy
    @channelwhywhywhy Před rokem +12

    Absolutely brilliant!!! All those hours spent listening and practicing paying off right there!!! 👌😎🎶

  • @DC-pm8wv
    @DC-pm8wv Před rokem +45

    That was AWESOME! Truely a once in a lifetime experience. James did amazing!

  • @Phil144gbp
    @Phil144gbp Před rokem +3

    At that age and have that confidence awesome

    • @rw8733
      @rw8733 Před měsícem +1

      Absolutely fearless. Great to see. 😊

  • @JanBijlsma
    @JanBijlsma Před 8 měsíci +3

    Thank god for kids like James living their hearts in music! True talent will always surface like it does in this video, it makes me hopeful for a bright future

  • @pawemyrcik237
    @pawemyrcik237 Před rokem +4

    All bow to the King! This kid is already a star! 🤘🤘🤘

  • @andrewharris1837
    @andrewharris1837 Před rokem +2

    Brendan u a fantastic guy,made that kid and everyone watching a beautiful nite.😊

  • @michaelmarshall9132
    @michaelmarshall9132 Před rokem +6

    Every new band that forms after this will be clamouring after this young lad

  • @pixster78396
    @pixster78396 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Probably my favorite killers song, great job on drums

  • @eyeseverywhere8246
    @eyeseverywhere8246 Před rokem +7

    Pure joy...for everyone. Fantastic.

  • @debbiem2755
    @debbiem2755 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Get that awesome kid a band, he’s ready to go!! So good, loved it!! 👏👍

  • @Anirbas-vm6em
    @Anirbas-vm6em Před 8 měsíci +2

    Brandon Flowers is clearly impressed by you James. You for sure were one of the best so far, amazing!!! Nailed it!

  • @ChibiSamurai4688
    @ChibiSamurai4688 Před rokem +14

    I’ve literally watched this like 50 times in a row. This video just makes me smile.

  • @rw8733
    @rw8733 Před rokem +11

    Absolutely fearless. Brilliant performance.

  • @jenielj
    @jenielj Před rokem +11

    Absolutely EPIC!!! Well Done … Bruhhhhhh😊❤

  • @margaretbinns3134
    @margaretbinns3134 Před rokem +16

    So cool .❤. Really smashing the cymbals there James . 🥁🎸

  • @knowone353
    @knowone353 Před rokem +4

    Nice work James. Wish you all the best for your future.

  • @lagswastaken
    @lagswastaken Před rokem +19

    Well done kid!, absolutely amazing job!

  • @nicolejohnston8597
    @nicolejohnston8597 Před 8 měsíci +2

    That’s so cool!!! Bet he was so excited! Once in a lifetime memory!!!

  • @AdventuresWithOutdoorEagle

    Simply Awesome! Great Drummer and a awesome stand up act from the great bank "The Killers". Hopefully they signed him onto some more tour events! he deserves a cool summer job :)

  • @Kayls_Chapman
    @Kayls_Chapman Před rokem +4

    This is amazing. James is SO good!!!😱😱😱🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🔥🔥

  • @newtonmeiteim5387
    @newtonmeiteim5387 Před rokem +3

    Excellent bro, owesam performance❤❤❤❤❤

  • @bobboberson2024
    @bobboberson2024 Před rokem +14

    This is usually set up for every band that does this. But it's still awesome. And makes you feel good. Well done, James!

    • @bluehammer
      @bluehammer Před rokem +2

      True a setup in that they plan to have a crowd drummer but selection was completely genuine, no 'pre screening' or anything like that.

    • @ChibiSamurai4688
      @ChibiSamurai4688 Před rokem

      I was thinking the same thing but it still makes great entertainment. I don’t mind if it’s setup as long it’s good.

    • @squirrelmanning7889
      @squirrelmanning7889 Před rokem +3

      Not set up at all, sometimes they do have a fan drummer, sometimes not, but as witnessed in Miami 2022, it can sometimes be a disaster.

    • @bobboberson2024
      @bobboberson2024 Před rokem

      @@squirrelmanning7889 I said usually. This was. And true - it doesn't always work out. A recall a guy at a Steel Panther show blowing it bad. But it's funny with that band.

    • @bluehammer
      @bluehammer Před rokem +11

      ​@@bobboberson2024 this wasn't a setup. Trust me. Kid is my son. Learnt song, made sign, magic happened.
      Did the killers plan to pick someone out? Sure. But was no setup as to who...

  • @meaningfuel
    @meaningfuel Před rokem +3

    i love the joy on the flowers face

  • @jpmasters-aus
    @jpmasters-aus Před rokem +7

    An amazing performance - congratulations

  • @paulcampana
    @paulcampana Před rokem +5

    Good on mate really well done memories for ever

  • @dominic8129
    @dominic8129 Před 10 měsíci +5

    Wow!!! I love the fills... Well done 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @charlenemack7040
    @charlenemack7040 Před rokem +5

    👍 Kid, you done good 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @silversam69ify
    @silversam69ify Před 6 měsíci +1

    Well done. Great job James. You rock

  • @debramitchell2614
    @debramitchell2614 Před 6 měsíci +2

    That was totally awesome. James didn't seem nervous at all. Hell of a drummer for only 13 (I was married to a drummer for many years, so I know a good one when I see one!)

  • @9lmsrr1
    @9lmsrr1 Před 8 měsíci +3

    So glad for the kid!! Wonderful performance, sure he will have a bright future 🌟

  • @pauldunkley5629
    @pauldunkley5629 Před rokem +6

    Wow, just wow. So impressive, well done James

  • @jasperjoy1933
    @jasperjoy1933 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Congratulations. 🎊 🎉👍🏻😊.

  • @temjenaier2029
    @temjenaier2029 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Living the dream❤
    Can't even imagine the feeling 😭😭😭

  • @LuciferMorningstar____
    @LuciferMorningstar____ Před rokem +30

    Jesus, kiddo smashed it!!!!

  • @marcinkomar
    @marcinkomar Před 10 měsíci +1

    The best guest drummer ! Absolutely briliant!

  • @leandrouro5901
    @leandrouro5901 Před rokem +5

    I'm going to say just one thing.... WTF??????? AWESOME 🎶🥁👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @kairohmann4350
    @kairohmann4350 Před rokem +6

    Geht echt ans Herz. 👍👍👍❤

  • @britzel71
    @britzel71 Před 9 měsíci +2

    The young man nailed it. Bravo 👏

  • @ACE_MAN_7
    @ACE_MAN_7 Před rokem +3

    So far so good 🎉

  • @mayerrandt500
    @mayerrandt500 Před rokem +3

    A M A Z I N G 🎉🎉🎉
    Soo great he was hand over this opportunity.

  • @TRCOnline1
    @TRCOnline1 Před 9 měsíci +2

    That kid 'KILLED' it!!!🤟🤟🤟

  • @fionaclong
    @fionaclong Před 8 měsíci +2

    This is so heartwarming and awesome. I don’t even know this band but that was very sweet & risky of them. Paid off!

  • @methatlovescats3602
    @methatlovescats3602 Před rokem +3

    Great looking kid in the picture

  • @czarsalazar2997
    @czarsalazar2997 Před 9 měsíci +3

    The kid was so prepared for this, man. Awesome performance! 🤘🏻

    • @rw8733
      @rw8733 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Easily their best guest drummer. Brilliant 👏

  • @teresa1128
    @teresa1128 Před 10 měsíci +1

    OmG so young but yet awesome Killers drummer .. aww so glad Brandon picked you and he and his band dig you too etc etc .. this song / music another of my fav Killers

  • @mariaemedinadiaz
    @mariaemedinadiaz Před 9 měsíci +2

    He was amazing and extremely talented bravo 👏 😊😮

  • @cherryblossom3046
    @cherryblossom3046 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Well James and Bravo killers for giving him THIS AWESOME CHANCE TO SHINE 👏👏👏👌