During their ‘Rebel Diamonds’ tour, The Killers invited Andy Bell from the band Erasure to join them onstage at The O2 in London to perform ‘A Little Respect’ in front of the crowd. The set, which was a part of their six headline shows, ignited the audience and brought them to their feet. Footage and photos of the performance can be found online. A post on The Killers Japan’s Twitter account also showed an enthusiastic response from the Japanese fans who could not attend the show.
The encore began with the band playing a jubilant version of Erasure’s ‘A Little Respect’ with Bell on the stage. He then stayed for The Killers’ ‘Human,’ bringing even more joy to the concert-goers. However, this was not the only special moment during their residency at The O2. On the previous night (July 4), the band invited a fan onstage to play the drums during ‘For Reasons Unknown’ to celebrate Independence Day.
A review by NME described the moment when Brandon Flowers reminded the crowd of the band’s success. “You’ve got to give the world irrefutable proof that you are who you say you are”, Flowers declared. “We’re The Killers – and we’re a great rock ‘n’ roll band. Here, let me show you.” The band’s vibrancy and passion dominated their setlist, which included their popular hits like ‘Mr Brightside’ and ‘When You Were Young.’ Additionally, they were joined in supporting acts by Travis, whose frontman, Fran Healy expressed admiration for The Killers’ performance.
The Killers’ ‘Rebel Diamonds’ tour will continue at The O2 in London on Sunday, July 7. For tickets, dates, and more information, you can visit the Ticketmaster website. It’s The Killers’ continued success, even after 20 years in the industry, that has come as a surprise to Flowers. During the pandemic, the band got time to reflect on all the work they had done and they are proud of their achievements. Nevertheless, for their fans, these moments of glory and excitement are something that they can always associate with The Killers
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