Dave Keuning
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Keuning in 2004
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | David Brent Keuning |
| Born | March 28, 1976 |
| Origin | Pella, Iowa, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative rock, post-punk revival |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, singer |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, bass, cello, keyboard, piano |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Associated acts | The Killers |
| Website | www.thekillersmusic.com |
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Gibson Les Paul Custom Gibson ES-335 Fender Starcaster Ibanez Destroyer |
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David Brent "Dave" Keuning (born March 28, 1976) is an American guitarist. He is best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band The Killers, with whom he has recorded four studio albums.
David Brent Keuning was born and brought up in Pella, Iowa. He started to play guitar just before entering Pella Community High School where he played in the jazz band. In 2000 Keuning moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. He found work at the Banana Republic store in The Venetian Hotel and Casino on The Strip.
Keuning has one son, Kyler Keuning, who was born in 2005. Keuning currently spends his time between his homes in San Diego and Las Vegas.
The band began when Keuning placed an ad in the Las Vegas Weekly which read: "Seeking musicians for all original band. Influences: Oasis, Smashing Pumpkins, Bowie, Radiohead." Shortly, Brandon Flowers answered the ad and the two began practicing and writing together later to be joined by Mark Stoermer and Ronnie Vannucci, Jr. The Killers' first demos included the future hit "Mr. Brightside" which Keuning wrote the guitar riff to before meeting Brandon Flowers. The Killers have sold more than 25 million records worldwide including four consecutive No. 1 studio albums in the UK.
Keuning has mentioned in interviews that he has some songs he has worked on that he has considered releasing solo or as a side project. He joined Imagine Dragons alongside Wayne Sermon (of Imagine Dragons) during closing track "Nothing Left To Say" on the Into The Night Tour.
Guitars
Guitars are tuned down 1/2 step from standard. Drop-Db tuning for both versions of the song Sam's Town and the recorded version of Tranquilize.
Sound Equipment
Picks: Dunlop Nylon – 0.60mm, 0.73mm, 1.00mm
Amplifiers
NOTE: Hiwatt currently are one of Keuning's sponsors.
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