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'''David Brent Keuning''' (born March 28, 1976)<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Uk87GvaMcCEC&dq=dave+keuning+1976&pg=PA22 | title=The Killers: Destiny is Calling Me | isbn=978-1-933149-10-3 | last1=Keene | first1=Jarret | date=June 2, 2024 | publisher=Manic D Press }}</ref> is an American musician, best known for being the lead guitarist of the rock band ], which he founded alongside frontman ] in 2001 and with whom he has recorded six studio albums. Keuning played every show with The Killers since its inception up until the show at Chicago's ] in August 2017. From 2017 to the end of 2020, Keuning was on hiatus from the band. He returned to The Killers to assist in recording their 2021 album '']''. Keuning released a solo album titled '']'' under his surname Keuning in 2019.<ref name="Prismism">{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/killers-dave-keuning-solo-album-prismism-future-band-listen-interview-2389268|title="I regret not doing it a lot sooner": The Killers' Dave Keuning tells us about his debut solo album 'Prismism'|work=]|last=Krol|first=Charlotte|date=October 12, 2018|access-date=October 14, 2018}}</ref>
'''David Brent Keuning''' (born ], ] in ]) is an ] musician, who is most notably the ] of ]-based ] band ].


== Personal life ==
==Early Life and The Killers formation ==
Keuning was born and brought up in ], to Charles and Sandra Keuning. His parents owned and operated a ] business.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Remembering the life of Sandy Keuning |url=https://obituaries.pellachronicle.com/obituary/sandy-keuning-771212041/ |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=obituaries.pellachronicle.com |language=en}}</ref> He has one older brother, Kevin Keuning. He started to play guitar just before entering Pella Community High School where he played in the jazz band. In his senior year the group won state champions class 3A. In 2000 Keuning moved to ].<ref> ''Biographicon: Dave Keuning''</ref><ref name="The Killers' Dave Keuning">, '']'', February 2010 issue.</ref> He found work at the ] store in ] on ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-20 |title=Dave Keuning is back with The Killers and has a new solo album: 'It's the best of both worlds' |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/music/story/2021-06-20/dave-keuning-is-back-with-the-killers-and-has-a-new-solo-album-its-the-best-of-both-worlds |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=San Diego Union-Tribune |language=en-US}}</ref>


He married Emilie Keuning on October 20, 2018. He has one son, Kyler Keuning, born September 17, 2005.
Dave was born and raised in Pella , Iowa but moved to Las Vegas in 2000 , in 2001 he placed an ad in a newspaper looking for band members , the ad listed ] , ] , ] , ] and the ] as influences this attracted the attention of ] , the pair eventually met and began composing music together , one of the first songs they wrote was ].


== Career ==
The Killers (named after a fictional band in a ] video) began to play live in bars and clubs and eventually Ronnie Vanucci and Mark Stoermer joined the band
Keuning placed an ad in the local '']'' looking to form a band, mentioning ] as one of his influences.<ref>Longobardy, Joshua. ''Las Vegas Weekly''. February 15, 2007. Third Page, First Paragraph.</ref> ], who shared Keuning's love of groups such as New Order and the Cure, answered it, only to have Keuning promptly hand him a ]-recorded four-track demo of "]".<ref name="vh1.com"> The Killers Bio ''VH1.com''</ref>


Keuning announced in August 2017 that he would not be joining the band to ] in supporting their fifth studio album, '']'', although he would remain a member of the group.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.spin.com/2017/08/killers-guitarist-dave-keuning-quits-touring/|title=Killers Guitarist Dave Keuning Announces Touring Break|date=August 28, 2017|access-date=November 20, 2017}}</ref> Keuning did not contribute to The Killers' sixth album, ''],'' but joined the band again in studio in early 2021 to work on their seventh album, '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/the-killers-reunite-with-guitarist-dave-keuning-in-studio-for-bands-new-album-2864469|title=The Killers reunite with guitarist Dave Keuning in studio for band's new album|website=]|date=January 25, 2021|access-date=January 30, 2021}}</ref>
==References==
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He debuted his solo music with the release of his first single "Restless Legs" under the moniker Keuning. The assemblage of new music, created by Keuning in his San Diego home studio, was taken from hundreds of voice memos that he stockpiled while on tour with the Killers over the previous decade that evolved into songs. Keuning's debut album, '']'', was released on January 25, 2019, and is a collection of 14 tracks with almost all instruments played by Keuning himself.{{Citation needed|date=January 2019}}

== Playing style ==
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Keuning is noted as a guitarist for playing anthemic and soaring solos in addition to sweetened and often percussive style playing frequently. He is also noted for his "unusual voicings" and "digit-distending, string-skipping" finger work on the guitar in similar fashion of ] of ].<ref name="The Killers' Dave Keuning" />

Keuning was featured in '']'' magazine in May 2009<ref>Crompton, Jamie. '']'' May 2009 Iss.</ref> and '']'' in February 2009,<ref name=bosso>Bosso, Joe. ''] Magazine''. March 26, 2009.</ref> '']'' in January 2008 and February 2010,<ref name="The Killers' Dave Keuning" /> and ''Guitar Aficionado'' in January 2013.

In 2010, Keuning's guitar riff in "Mr. Brightside" was voted at number 9 in '']'''s 50 greatest riffs of the 21st Century so far.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gigwise.com/news/58746/Muse-Dominate-Best-Guitar-Riff-Poll|title=Muse Dominate Best Guitar Riff Poll|work=GIGWISE.com}}</ref>

== Influences ==
Keuning cites influences such as ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].{{cn|date=July 2019}}

== Equipment ==
'''Guitars'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thekillersfansite.com/article%20pics/guitarist%20magazine%20may2009/ggd3.jpg |access-date=November 20, 2017 |title=Archived copy |archive-date=March 29, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120329144212/http://www.thekillersfansite.com/article%20pics/guitarist%20magazine%20may2009/ggd3.jpg |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* Gibson J45
* Ibanez AE Classical Guitar
* Gibson Explorer
* Fender Jazz Bass

'''Sound equipment'''
* Furman AR15 Voltage Regulator
* Axess Electronics FX1+ expansion board, midi foot controllers w/ Axess CFX4 control function switchers and custom made Axess Electronics Deville footswitch interfaces
* Lectrosonics Wireless Units
* Zaolla Artist and Zaolla Silverline series cables as cables and cable snakes
* (2) duplicate FX racks are wired up w/Mogami Cable
* Pedals, in Voodoo Lab GCX Audio Switcher Loops: Keeley Mod Ibanez TS9 (phat mod and baked mod)(x2), Boss DD6 Digital Delay, MXR Phase 100 (x2), Electro Harmonix Keeley Mod Big Muff Pi, Ibanez AD99 Keeley Mod Delay, Ibanez AC99 Keeley Mod Chorus, Digitech Whammy, TRex RoommSpate Reverb, and Buff Puff Boost. And for the acoustic: Fishman Aura Classical Pedal, Fishman Aura Dreadnought Pedal

Picks: Dunlop Nylon – 0.60mm, 0.73mm, 1.00mm

'''Amplifiers'''
* ] Deville 2x12" (x2)
* ] DG103 Head and ] 4x12" Speaker Cabinet

NOTE: ] currently are one of Keuning's sponsors.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hiwatt.com/data/Hiwatt_artist.html |title=Hiwatt Genuine Amplifiers UK |access-date=April 18, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100425182623/http://hiwatt.com/data/Hiwatt_artist.html |archive-date=April 25, 2010 }} ''] Website: Artists''</ref>

== Discography ==
{{Main|The Killers discography}}

=== Keuning ===
* '']'' (Thirty Tigers, 2019)<ref name="Prismism" />
* ''A Mild Case of Everything'' (Pretty Faithful Records, 2021)<ref> {{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/killers-guitarist-dave-keuning-new-album-1156988/|title=Killers Guitarist Dave Keuning Announces New Solo LP 'A Mild Case of Everything'|magazine=]|date=April 21, 2021|access-date=April 21, 2021}}</ref>

'''Other appearances'''
*"Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" – ] (2010)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/interviews/interviews/dave_keuning_the_killers_started_because_i_lost_my_job.html|title=Dave Keuning: 'The Killers Started Because I Lost My Job'|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221185416/http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/interviews/interviews/dave_keuning_the_killers_started_because_i_lost_my_job.html|archive-date=February 21, 2014}}</ref>
*"Wander" – We Are Hyena (2012)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.richhappyfamous.com/music/2012/6/16/we-are-hyena-wander-feat-dave-keuning-of-the-killers.html|title=RHF – Music – We Are Hyena- Wander (Feat. Dave Keuning of The Killers)|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217095142/http://www.richhappyfamous.com/music/2012/6/16/we-are-hyena-wander-feat-dave-keuning-of-the-killers.html|archive-date=December 17, 2014}}</ref>
*"This Is a Joke" (2014) – Bombay Heavy<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bombayheavy.bandcamp.com/track/bombay-heavy-this-is-a-joke|title=Bombay Heavy – This Is A Joke, by BOMBAY HEAVY|website=Bombay Heavy|access-date=November 20, 2017}}</ref>
*"Clouds Pretend" – The Hunt (2014)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/thehuntisnotover/clouds-pretend-featuring-dave-keuning-of-the-killers|title=Clouds Pretend (featuring Dave Keuning Of THE KILLERS)|access-date=November 20, 2017}}</ref>
*"Heavy Hand," "Goodbye Cambridge" – Blackout Balter (2016)

== Awards and nominations ==
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by The Killers}}

== References ==
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== External links ==
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American guitarist

Dave Keuning
Keuning in 2018.Keuning in 2018.
Background information
Birth nameDavid Brent Keuning
Born (1976-03-28) March 28, 1976 (age 48)
OriginPella, Iowa, U.S.
Genres
OccupationMusician
InstrumentGuitar
Years active2001–present
Websitekeuningmusic.com
Musical artist

David Brent Keuning (born March 28, 1976) is an American musician, best known for being the lead guitarist of the rock band The Killers, which he founded alongside frontman Brandon Flowers in 2001 and with whom he has recorded six studio albums. Keuning played every show with The Killers since its inception up until the show at Chicago's Lollapalooza in August 2017. From 2017 to the end of 2020, Keuning was on hiatus from the band. He returned to The Killers to assist in recording their 2021 album Pressure Machine. Keuning released a solo album titled Prismism under his surname Keuning in 2019.

Personal life

Keuning was born and brought up in Pella, Iowa, to Charles and Sandra Keuning. His parents owned and operated a plumbing business. He has one older brother, Kevin Keuning. He started to play guitar just before entering Pella Community High School where he played in the jazz band. In his senior year the group won state champions class 3A. 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.

He married Emilie Keuning on October 20, 2018. He has one son, Kyler Keuning, born September 17, 2005.

Career

Keuning placed an ad in the local Las Vegas Weekly looking to form a band, mentioning Oasis as one of his influences. Brandon Flowers, who shared Keuning's love of groups such as New Order and the Cure, answered it, only to have Keuning promptly hand him a TASCAM-recorded four-track demo of "Mr. Brightside".

Keuning announced in August 2017 that he would not be joining the band to tour in supporting their fifth studio album, Wonderful Wonderful, although he would remain a member of the group. Keuning did not contribute to The Killers' sixth album, Imploding the Mirage, but joined the band again in studio in early 2021 to work on their seventh album, Pressure Machine.

He debuted his solo music with the release of his first single "Restless Legs" under the moniker Keuning. The assemblage of new music, created by Keuning in his San Diego home studio, was taken from hundreds of voice memos that he stockpiled while on tour with the Killers over the previous decade that evolved into songs. Keuning's debut album, Prismism, was released on January 25, 2019, and is a collection of 14 tracks with almost all instruments played by Keuning himself.

Playing style

Keuning performing in 2004

Keuning is noted as a guitarist for playing anthemic and soaring solos in addition to sweetened and often percussive style playing frequently. He is also noted for his "unusual voicings" and "digit-distending, string-skipping" finger work on the guitar in similar fashion of Andy Summers of The Police.

Keuning was featured in Guitarist magazine in May 2009 and Guitar World in February 2009, Guitar Player in January 2008 and February 2010, and Guitar Aficionado in January 2013.

In 2010, Keuning's guitar riff in "Mr. Brightside" was voted at number 9 in Total Guitar's 50 greatest riffs of the 21st Century so far.

Influences

Keuning cites influences such as The Edge, Robert Smith, Bernard Sumner, Billy Corgan, Jimi Hendrix, Keith Richards, George Harrison, Angus Young, and Mick Mars.

Equipment

Guitars

Sound equipment

  • Furman AR15 Voltage Regulator
  • Axess Electronics FX1+ expansion board, midi foot controllers w/ Axess CFX4 control function switchers and custom made Axess Electronics Deville footswitch interfaces
  • Lectrosonics Wireless Units
  • Zaolla Artist and Zaolla Silverline series cables as cables and cable snakes
  • (2) duplicate FX racks are wired up w/Mogami Cable
  • Pedals, in Voodoo Lab GCX Audio Switcher Loops: Keeley Mod Ibanez TS9 (phat mod and baked mod)(x2), Boss DD6 Digital Delay, MXR Phase 100 (x2), Electro Harmonix Keeley Mod Big Muff Pi, Ibanez AD99 Keeley Mod Delay, Ibanez AC99 Keeley Mod Chorus, Digitech Whammy, TRex RoommSpate Reverb, and Buff Puff Boost. And for the acoustic: Fishman Aura Classical Pedal, Fishman Aura Dreadnought Pedal

Picks: Dunlop Nylon – 0.60mm, 0.73mm, 1.00mm

Amplifiers

NOTE: Hiwatt currently are one of Keuning's sponsors.

Discography

Main article: The Killers discography

Keuning

  • Prismism (Thirty Tigers, 2019)
  • A Mild Case of Everything (Pretty Faithful Records, 2021)

Other appearances

  • "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" – Brandon Flowers (2010)
  • "Wander" – We Are Hyena (2012)
  • "This Is a Joke" (2014) – Bombay Heavy
  • "Clouds Pretend" – The Hunt (2014)
  • "Heavy Hand," "Goodbye Cambridge" – Blackout Balter (2016)

Awards and nominations

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by The Killers

References

  1. Keene, Jarret (June 2, 2024). The Killers: Destiny is Calling Me. Manic D Press. ISBN 978-1-933149-10-3.
  2. ^ Krol, Charlotte (October 12, 2018). ""I regret not doing it a lot sooner": The Killers' Dave Keuning tells us about his debut solo album 'Prismism'". NME. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
  3. "Remembering the life of Sandy Keuning". obituaries.pellachronicle.com. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  4. Biographicon: Dave Keuning
  5. ^ "The Killers' Dave Keuning", Guitar Player, February 2010 issue.
  6. "Dave Keuning is back with The Killers and has a new solo album: 'It's the best of both worlds'". San Diego Union-Tribune. June 20, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  7. Longobardy, Joshua. "When he was young" Las Vegas Weekly. February 15, 2007. Third Page, First Paragraph.
  8. The Killers Bio VH1.com
  9. "Killers Guitarist Dave Keuning Announces Touring Break". August 28, 2017. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
  10. "The Killers reunite with guitarist Dave Keuning in studio for band's new album". NME. January 25, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  11. Crompton, Jamie. "Dave Keuning Interview: Serial Killer" Guitarist May 2009 Iss.
  12. Bosso, Joe. "The Killers: All Killer No Filler" Guitar World Magazine. March 26, 2009.
  13. "Muse Dominate Best Guitar Riff Poll". GIGWISE.com.
  14. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on March 29, 2012. Retrieved November 20, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  15. "Hiwatt Genuine Amplifiers UK". Archived from the original on April 25, 2010. Retrieved April 18, 2010. Hiwatt Website: Artists
  16. "Killers Guitarist Dave Keuning Announces New Solo LP 'A Mild Case of Everything'". Rolling Stone. April 21, 2021. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  17. "Dave Keuning: 'The Killers Started Because I Lost My Job'". Archived from the original on February 21, 2014.
  18. "RHF – Music – We Are Hyena- Wander (Feat. Dave Keuning of The Killers)". Archived from the original on December 17, 2014.
  19. "Bombay Heavy – This Is A Joke, by BOMBAY HEAVY". Bombay Heavy. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
  20. "Clouds Pretend (featuring Dave Keuning Of THE KILLERS)". Retrieved November 20, 2017.

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