A drum teacher, Tim McClelland, was unexpectedly invited on stage to play with The Killers in front of 18,000 people at the Townsville Stadium. He performed alongside the band in a rendition of ‘For Reasons Unknown’, receiving an overwhelming response from the fans.
Article: A Drum Teacher’s Dream Come True – Playing with The Killers in Front of Thousands
Introduction
On Saturday night, at the Townsville Stadium, an unforgettable moment took place when a drum teacher, Tim McClelland, was invited on stage to play with The Killers in front of 18,000 people.
Background
Tim McClelland, a drum teacher from Mackay, had traveled over four hours to watch The Killers perform. He held a homemade sign that read “drum one,” hoping against hope to get noticed by the band members.
The Moment
It was Brandon Flowers, the frontman of The Killers, who spotted Tim’s sign and invited him on stage. Tim, with his passion for The Killers’ music, couldn’t resist the opportunity. He performed alongside The Killers in a rendition of “For Reasons Unknown,” receiving an overwhelming response from the screaming fans.
Quotes
When asked about his experience, Tim McClelland said, “[The Killers] have always been a massive band to me.” This moment was not only a dream come true for him but also a testament to the power of music in bringing people together.
Conclusion
This heartwarming story is a reminder that sometimes, taking chances and being open to opportunities can lead to experiences we will cherish forever. For Tim McClelland, playing with The Killers in front of thousands was a moment he will always treasure.
Article: Fan Drums On Stage With The Killers In Townsville Concert
Published Date: 2024/12/02
Author: Lily Nothling
Source URL: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-02/fan-drums-on-stage-with-the-killers-townsville-concert-qld/104671348
One lucky man had the experience of a lifetime after being plucked from the crowd to play alongside The Killers in front of 18,000 people.
Drum teacher Tim McClelland drove more than four hours from Mackay to watch the American rock band take the stage at the Townsville Stadium on Saturday night. The band’s frontman Brandon Flowers spotted him in the crowd holding a sign asking for the chance to “drum one”.
Mr. McClelland thought he’d take his chances by bringing a homemade sign. He was invited on stage to perform For Reasons Unknown and received an overwhelming response from screaming fans.
“To be able to actually sit there on Ronnie [Vannucci]’s kit and just look out over that crowd while Brandon Flowers was singing the call and response bit to the crowd was just surreal.
“It’s the stuff that dreams are made of.”
Mr. McClelland says the response to his performance has been overwhelming.
The Townsville concert was the first leg of The Killers’ four-city Australian tour, and the band’s only regional show. Townsville Enterprise said the event had injected about $10 million into the local economy.
Despite his impressive performance, Mr. McClelland said it was his first time attempting the fan-favourite song, which the band often allows a fan to drum.
“I’ve listened to [For Reasons Unknown] many, many times, I know the song inside and out, but I’ve never actually sat down on the drum kit and played it,” he said.
“I thought, well, this would be crazy for me not to take this opportunity and make a sign and just see what happens.”
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