Episode 4, Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Ronnie Vanucci, Jr. is a classically trained percussionist perhaps best known as the drummer for the internationally acclaimed rock n roll band, The Killers. Ronnie studied music at the University of Las Vegas Nevada before joining bandmates Brandon Flowers, Dave Keuning and Mark Stoermer in 2002. Since that time his career has been on a stratospheric ascent. The Killers have recorded six best selling albums and have performed in over 50 countries. Their last album, “Imploding the Mirage,” debuted in 2020 at the top of rock album charts in both the UK and US. Ronnie also has 2 independent projects under the name Big Talk.

I spoke with Ronnie about his experience as a wedding photographer, the importance of mastering the art of listening, and the making of the band’s upcoming album, “Pressure Machine.”