18 Mormon Rock/Pop Stars

Mormon rock/pop stars? Whaaat? Can the two even exist in the same sentence? Apparently so. In fact, it's kind of strangely exciting how many of them are suddenly popping up.

Brandon Flowers, Frontman of The Killers

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Yup, he's talented, he's hot, he's charismatic and he's...Mormon? It's true. Although he had a bit of a struggle in the past with smoking and alcohol (a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints no-no), he has opened a new chapter and has even made a mormon.org video.

The Neon Trees

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All four members are Mormon and proud of it.

Win and Will of Arcade Fire

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Frontman Win Butler and his brother, Will, were raised Mormon. Although Win no longer practices, some articles suggest Will still does.

David Archuleta

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American Idol contestant is so devout, he put his thriving career on hold to serve a two year LDS mission in Chile.

Dallon Weekes of Panic! At the Disco

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This sexy bass player/back up vocalist is also a practicing Mormon. Note that lead singer/songwriter/guitarist/pianist Brendon Urie was also raised Mormon, but no longer attends church. However, the two respect each other's lifestyle choices and according to The Cultural Hall podcast, have stimulating conversations on religion.

Arthur "Killer" Kane of the New York Dolls

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The late bassist surprised everyone when he joined the church in 1989.

Dan Reynolds and Wayne Sermon of Imagine Dragons

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Frontman Dan Reynolds (pictured second to right) and guitarist Wayne Sermon (far right) are both members of the church. In fact, both members attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.

Scot Alexander of Dishwalla

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Scot Alexander of Dishwalla joined the church at 19, right before joining this popular '90s band.

Christian Jacobs, Ian Fowles and Chad Larson of The Aquabats

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'90s ska band frontman Christian Jacobs is the great grandson of prominent Mormon leader LeGrand Richards. Guitarist Ian Fowler and bassist Chad Larson are also active members of the church.

Gladys Knight of Gladys Knight and the Pips

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Gladys joined the church following her son and daughter in 1997.

Donny and Marie

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Of course this list would not be complete without our old pals Donny and Marie Osmond. Brother and sister were both raised Mormon and are still practicing.