The Killers introduced Russian fans with a certain “name” and were booed loudly! Some left the concert in anger!

Last Updated on 08/18/2023 by てんしょく飯

Brandon Flowers, frontman of the American rock band The Killers, was booed during a concert after he introduced a Russian fan by a certain name.

This man is Russian. Is it okay to be Russian?

The Killers, who are currently on their “Imploding the Mirage Tour” in support of their sixth and seventh albums, held a concert at the Black Sea Arena in Georgia on August 15. At the concert, the band’s long-standing tradition of having a fan come on stage to play the drums was performed.

Brandon said of the man who came on stage that day, “I don’t know about the etiquette of the land, but this man is Russian. Do you think it’s okay for him to be Russian?” The audience reacted negatively when he said, “I don’t know about the etiquette of this land, but this man is Russian. Amid boos, Brandon said, “You don’t know if he’s your brother? He’s not your brother? Are you going to divide us at the border? So you guys are splitting up? So you’re saying I’m not a brother? We’re from the U.S. and we’re not brothers?” When he asked the question, more boos erupted from the audience.

Georgians protest against the U.S. rock band The Killers.

At a concert y-day, the band invited a Russian man from the crowd to play with them

When the Georgian crowd started booing, the band doubled down & asked the Georgians why they don’t consider Russians “as their brothers” pic.twitter.com/QJT2mlB5q8

— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) August 16, 2023

Not only did the audience express their anger, but many fans reportedly left the venue.

Georgia gained independence from the Soviet Union (now the Russian Federation) in 1991. However, it was invaded by Russia in 2008, and the two countries have been at odds over the years.

The Killers later issued an apology to the Georgian fans who expressed their displeasure, saying through social networking sites that they “did not mean to offend anyone.

The Killers’ audience and all of their fans are aware that their comments suggesting that they are brothers and sisters were misinterpreted. We did not mean to offend anyone. We apologize.”