Ronald Vannucci Jr. (born February 15, 1976) is an American musician, best known for being the drummer for the rock band the Killers.

Vannucci recorded a side project album during 2010–2011 and titled it Big Talk, aiming with tongue-in-cheek at the abundance of music being put out by labels before it is being fully prepared.

Big Talk was mixed by Alan Moulder and recorded at Battle Born Studios with Joe Chiccarelli as producer.

Matt Sharp (of Weezer and the Rentals) and long time friend Taylor Milne were enlisted to help record the album.

Vannucci mainly plays with his kit set up using a jazz technique with a high stool and hitched-up snare stand.

He attributes this to his 6 ft 1 frame, a former teacher who whipped him, and the examples of great drummers including Mitch Mitchell and many jazz performers.

[11][12] Vannucci cites influences such as jazz legend Papa Jo Jones, Mitch Mitchell of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Keith Moon of the Who, and John Bonham of Led Zeppelin.

[7] He also lists as influences the Cure, U2, Depeche Mode and more modern drummers including Charley Drayton, Steve Jordan, and Ahmir Thompson.

[11][13] Vannucci currently uses Craviotto drums, DW pedals and hardware, Remo heads and Istanbul Agop cymbals.

Archie gained notoriety during the recording of Big Talk due to Vannucci's frequently tweeted pictures of him in the studio.