Ronnie Vannucci Jr.

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Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (born February 15, 1976) is the drummer of the American rock band The Killers. He also is known for crashing the hi-hats, 16th note beats, and a fluid and often experimental style.

Vannucci cites influences such as jazz legend Papa Jo Jones, Mitch Mitchell, Keith Moon of The Who, and John Bonham of Led Zeppelin. He also lists as influences The Cure, U2, Depeche Mode and more modern drummers including Charley Drayton, Steve Jordan, and Ahmir Thompson.

As a side project Vannucci teamed up with members of Mumford and Sons, Keane, and Noah and the Whale to create an album under the name Mt Desolation to be released in 2010.

In 2008, Vannucci heard the alternative rock band Neon Trees. He later helped them sign to major label Mercury Records, which was announced in late 2008.

Other former bands include Attaboy Skip, Expert on October, Romance Fantasy, Free Food, and Purple Dirt.
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