Brendon Urie

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Brendon Urie
Birth name	Brendon Boyd Urie
Born	Birth date -1st March 1966 St. George, Utah, U.S.
Origin	Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Genres	Pop rock, pop punk, baroque pop, alternative rock
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, musician
Years active	2004–present
Labels	Fueled by Ramen, DCD2 Records

Brendon Boyd Urie (born April 12, 1987) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist and sole remaining original member of the pop rock band Panic! at the Disco.

Early life

Brendon Urie was born in St. George, Utah, and later moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he attended Palo Verde High School. During his high school years, he met future bandmate Spencer Smith in a guitar class, which eventually led to the formation of Panic! at the Disco.

Career

Panic! at the Disco

Panic! at the Disco was formed in 2004 by Brendon Urie, Ryan Ross, Spencer Smith, and Brent Wilson. The band gained significant attention with their debut album, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out, which featured the hit single "I Write Sins Not Tragedies". Over the years, the band's lineup changed multiple times, with Urie becoming the only original member by 2015.

Under Urie's leadership, Panic! at the Disco released several successful albums, including Pretty. Odd., Vices & Virtues, Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!, and Death of a Bachelor. The band's music evolved over time, incorporating various genres such as pop punk, baroque pop, and alternative rock.

Solo Work and Collaborations

In addition to his work with Panic! at the Disco, Brendon Urie has collaborated with various artists and contributed to several projects. He has worked with Fall Out Boy, Taylor Swift, and Lil Dicky, among others. Urie also made his Broadway debut in 2017, starring in the musical Kinky Boots.

Personal Life

Brendon Urie married Sarah Orzechowski in 2013. He has been open about his struggles with mental health and has used his platform to advocate for mental health awareness. Urie is also known for his support of the LGBTQ+ community and has been involved in various charitable activities.

Discography

With Panic! at the Disco

• A Fever You Can't Sweat Out (2005)
• Pretty. Odd. (2008)
• Vices & Virtues (2011)
• Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die! (2013)
• Death of a Bachelor (2016)
• Pray for the Wicked (2018)

Awards and Nominations

Brendon Urie has received numerous awards and nominations throughout his career, both as a member of Panic! at the Disco and as a solo artist. These include MTV Video Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and Grammy Awards nominations.

See also

• Panic! at the Disco
• List of pop rock artists
• List of alternative rock artists