Watch The Killers Cover Material Issue’s “Very First Lie” At Lollapalooza

The Killers headlined the third day of Lollapalooza on Saturday. While in Chicago, Vegas’ finest paid tribute to a Chicago band, Material Issue, covering their 1991 song “Very First Lie.”

The ’90s power pop trio was a big influence on the Killers, frontman Brandon Flowers told the Lolla crowd. “They have some superb records — you should check them out,” he added. Watch some fan-captured clips of the Killers covering “Very First Lie” below.

las Vegas’ very own @thekillers covered Material Issue’s (@materialreissue) ‘Very First Lie’ during their set at @lollapalooza pic.twitter.com/uH2tpc6ojA

— NME (@NME) August 4, 2024

Very First Lie – Material Issue cover at Lollapalooza Chicago

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— The Killers Japan (@TheKillersJPN) August 4, 2024