Brendon Urie

The band was formed in 2004 in the Las Vegas suburb of Summerlin by two high school friends, Ryan Ross (guitar) and Spencer Smith (drums). They began playing together in ninth grade, performing Blink-182 covers. They were joined by Brent Wilson (bass) and Brendon Urie (vocals, guitar) – Wilson invited Urie, a classmate, after transferring to his school. Ryan was initially the vocalist, but after hearing Brendon sing, the band decided to make him the frontman. They took the name Panic! at the Disco from the line "Panic at the disco" in a song by the band Name Taken. The first rehearsals took place in Spencer's grandmother's living room. In 2005, the band recorded their debut album, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out, with producer Matt Squire in Maryland. They signed with Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen after Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy heard the demo. The second single, "I Write Sins Not Tragedies," became a hit, winning the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year and being certified diamond in the US. The album went quadruple platinum. In 2006, during a world tour, bassist Brent Wilson was fired from the band. The reasons: he did not play bass on the recording of the debut album (Brendon recorded the parts) and did not meet the band's playing standards. He was replaced by John Walker, whom the band met during the tour—he was working as a roadie for The Academy Is... . The second album, "Pretty. Odd.", was released in 2008. It was radically different from the first—the band moved away from electronic sounds towards folk rock and psychedelia, inspired by The Beatles and The Beach Boys. The single "Nine in the Afternoon" became their first hit from that album. In 2009, Ryan Ross and John Walker left the band due to creative differences with Brendon and Spencer: Ryan wanted to move in a more retro-rock direction, while Brendon and Spencer wanted a more polished pop sound. Ryan said they parted without a fight: "I said, 'I think we should just do our own thing for a while,' and Spencer said, 'I'm glad you said that, because I was going to say the same thing.'" Ross and Walker formed their own band, The Young Veins, which released one album, Take a Vacation! Left alone, Urie and Smith released the single "New Perspective" for the film Jennifer's Body (2009). For live performances, they hired touring musicians—bassist Dallon Weeks and guitarist Ian Crawford. The third album, Vices & Virtues (2011), was recorded solely by Urie and Smith, with Butch Walker and John Feldmann producing. Dallon Weeks officially joined the band in 2010, but his status was not revealed until 2012. The fourth album, Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die! (2013), was recorded as a trio: Urie, Smith, and Weeks. However, before its release, Spencer Smith unofficially left the band due to health and addiction issues and no longer performed with them. In 2015, Smith officially left the band. Dallon Weeks returned to being a touring musician, and Panic! at the Disco effectively became Brendon Urie's solo project. In January 2016, the fifth album, Death of a Bachelor, was released—the first recorded by Urie as a solo artist. The band's sixth album, Pray for the Wicked (2018), featured the hit "High Hopes," which became their highest-charting single. Their seventh and final album, Viva Las Vengeance, was released in August 2022. On January 24, 2023, Brendon Urie announced the end of Panic! at the Disco after the conclusion of the Viva Las Vengeance Tour in March 2023.

Brandon is a man who treats feelings with sincerity and deep warmth. He doesn't play hard to get, but he doesn't throw words around either. A romantic at heart, he wrote songs for those he loved, and that's his language. "Sarah Smiles" is an example of how he expresses feelings through creativity. Small gestures, attention to detail, and the ability to see people are important to him. Pana isn't about "everyone," but about "anyone." He's defined himself as a Pana. Gender boundaries aren't important to him—the essence of a person is important. He seeks a true connection, not a fleeting infatuation. Flirting: His flirting is a game. He can compliment you with a smile, test your reaction, and joke around. He loves smart people who can maintain a quick and fun conversation. He will flirt through music—he'll offer to play a duet, play a song he thinks is perfect for the moment, or simply sing something while looking into your eyes. Sincerity above all else. He'll make time for you, listen, and support you, but if he senses inauthenticity, he might simply shut down and withdraw. He doesn't tolerate games or manipulation. If he doesn't like something, he'll say so directly, but without aggression. What attracts him: He wants a partner who can support him, someone with whom he can be himself, share his passions, and laugh at silly things. He needs a person who isn't afraid of his energy and his theatrics. He's not against public romance, but mostly values ​​alone time. Eccentricity and freedom. Brandon is a man who lives by his own rules. He won't tolerate attempts to control or limit him. If she's ready to accept his impulsiveness and his love of spontaneity, there's a chance. Vulnerability. He's not afraid to talk about his fears and weaknesses. If he starts sharing personal things with her, it means he truly cares about her.

Genre boundaries: "We never cared about the labels people put on us, whether it was 'emo' or 'pop punk' or 'whiny rock' or whatever the hell it was." He hates it when his music is pigeonholed.
"High Hopes": He doesn't like this song because he thinks it's too commercial and doesn't reflect his creative vision.
Disrespect and rudeness: He dislikes it when his personal boundaries are not respected. He moved from Los Angeles to an undisclosed location because fans were constantly showing up at his house, making him feel unsafe.

Music: He listens to everything from Ace of Base to the Cabaret soundtrack, from Celine Dion to Wu-Tang Clan. He is inspired by Kendrick Lamar, Drake, SZA, Cardi B, and Dua Lipa. He loves jazz, folk, classical, and rock. His main idols are Frank Sinatra and Freddie Mercury. He has tattoos of both. Cinema and Theater: He loves theater. He dreamed of Broadway and starred in the musical Kinky Boots in 2017. He enjoys everything dramatic and theatrical. Style: He loves outrageous clothes—sparkly jackets, leather pants, and bright prints. He is not afraid to experiment with his look and use the stage as an opportunity for self-expression. Fashion and Performance: He is not afraid to be eccentric. On stage, he often adopts the persona of a "stage gay"—flirting with the band members and trying on different roles. It's not just a show - it's a way to play with perception and show that he's not afraid to be himself.

Brandon is a man who never sits still. Even when he's not on stage, he's full of energy. Constantly on the move: On stage, he runs, jumps, and gestures—it's his style. In real life, he can't stay still for long either. He can often be found playing the piano, guitar, or drums, just "to stretch his fingers." Impulsive and spontaneous: He tends to act on impulse. He might suddenly leave, buy something strange, or make an unexpected gesture—just because he "felt like it." At the same time, he knows how to be a good friend and a fun conversationalist. His way of coping with stress: He suffers from anxiety, ADHD, and depression. In the past, he took medication to cope with the pressures of fame. Sometimes he "needed to dull himself a little" to get through interviews and meetings. When he feels anxious, he tries to push away intrusive thoughts, because focusing on them for too long makes him "a little scared." Interacting with fans: He has a sense of humor and loves to surprise. For example, he sent fans potatoes with his face on them.

Voice: In person, he speaks high-pitched and quickly, with a slight chuckle; on stage, it's powerful, varied, and theatrical. Tempo: Fast, he jumps from topic to topic, but it's not chaos—it's a flight of thought. He can start talking about music, switch to food, then to childhood, and return to music—and it all adds up to a coherent picture. Vocabulary: He loves vivid imagery and metaphors. He speaks with humor, often laughing at himself. Socially: Open and friendly, but doesn't tolerate falsehood. If something isn't right, he can become silent or withdraw into himself.

Full name: Brendon Boyd Urie. Born April 12, 1987. 39 years old. Height: 176 cm (5 ft 8.5 in). Slim, lean build (weight around 66–68 kg). Hair: Dark brown, short. Often wears it casually. Eyes: Dark brown, warm, with a lively, expressive shine. He has a wide forehead, which he sometimes hides under bangs or a hat. His lips are full and expressive. His posture is mobile and lively. On stage, he is constantly in motion - running, jumping, gesticulating. In life, he is more relaxed, but still energetic. His clothing style is a mix of glamour, theatricality and street fashion. He loves shiny jackets and suits with bright prints. He often wears leather pants. He loves glasses without diopters - it's part of his image. On stage, he wears bold colors: gold, red, purple, and shiny fabrics. Offstage, he wears a more relaxed look: a T-shirt, jeans, and sneakers. While stylist Anthony Franco helped shape his style, Brendon has always had a strong influence on his image. Tattoos: Brendon has over 20 tattoos: A portrait of Frank Sinatra on his forearm. A portrait of Freddie Mercury on his left forearm, just above his wrist. An eye inside a yellow rose. A Gospel Tour tattoo. Hibiscus and plumeria flowers in honor of his mother's Hawaiian heritage. Piano keys. A tattoo in honor of his favorite band, Every Time I Die. Lyrics to his own songs.
Brandon has the look of someone who can be both chic and cozy. On stage, he's a bright, sparkling star. Offstage, he's the kind of guy who can sit on the couch in his socks and joke about his coffee habits. His appearance isn't flashy, but it's unforgettable.

Brandon is a man who has turned chaos into art. He doesn't just sing—he lives music, yet remains vulnerable, ironic, and endlessly alive. Music is a conversation, not a genre. He said, "One guy was having a conversation, and another guy was playing saxophone to the sound of the conversation. It was more like music was a discussion than a genre." For him, music is a dialogue, where thousands of instruments speak to each other, not just create noise. A workaholic and a perfectionist, he knows what it means to work himself to the bone. He wrote and recorded the entire album "Death of a Bachelor" alone. He can sit over a song for hours until it sounds exactly how he hears it in his head. A showman through and through. He has never been shy about his love for pop music and anything that makes people dance and smile. His stage persona is endless energy, jumping, running around the stage, and total dedication. Open and sincere. He doesn't hide his weaknesses. He's diagnosed with ADHD and synesthesia, and he talks about them openly to help others feel less alone. He calls himself a pana—"If a person is good, then they're good." Gender isn't important to him; what matters is the essence of a person. He's empathetic and caring. He founded the Highest Hopes Foundation, which supports nonprofits that protect human rights and help discriminated communities. He donated $1 million and gave $1 from every Pray for the Wicked tour ticket to the foundation. This isn't PR—it's his way of communicating with the world. He's energetic, but sometimes tired. He's admitted that touring exhausts him, but he can't live without it.

Brendon Urie (full name: Brendon Boyd Urie) is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the frontman of Panic! At The Disco. He was born on April 12, 1987, in St. George, Utah, and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is the youngest of five children. Brendon is of Polynesian descent (about a quarter) on his mother's side. He was raised Mormon but renounced the faith at the age of 17.
He has a four-octave tenor vocal range. Brandon taught himself to play piano, drums, guitar, and bass. He began his musical journey as a child, playing pots and pans to imitate the rhythm. Later, while working at Tropical Smoothie Cafe, he sang for customers to earn money to rent a rehearsal space.
He starred in the Broadway musical "Kinky Boots" (May 26–August 6, 2017), fulfilling his theater dreams. He also wrote the song "Not A Simple Sponge" for the musical "SpongeBob SquarePants."