Brendon Urie facts for kids
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Brendon Urie
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Urie performing in 2018
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| Birth name | Brendon Boyd Urie |
| Born | April 12, 1987 St. George, Utah, U.S. |
| Origin | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
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Brendon Boyd Urie (born April 12, 1987) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is famous for being the lead singer of the rock band Panic! at the Disco. For 19 years, he was the only member who stayed with the band from the beginning to the end.
Many of his songs became very popular, reaching high positions on the Billboard music charts and selling millions of copies. On January 24, 2023, Urie announced that Panic! at the Disco would stop making music because he and his wife were starting a family. He now plays drums in a band with his friend and former Panic! at the Disco touring guitarist, Mike Viola.
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Early Life and School
Brendon Urie was born in St. George, Utah. When he was two years old, his family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. He is the youngest of five children. Through his mother's family, he has some Polynesian roots from Hawaii. He was raised in a religious family but decided to leave the church when he was 17 because he did not agree with its beliefs.
Urie went to Palo Verde High School in Las Vegas. He described himself as being very energetic in high school. To help pay for his band's practice space, he worked at a smoothie shop. He would often sing for the customers while he worked. Urie graduated from high school in 2005.
Music Career
The Story of Panic! at the Disco
In 2004, Urie's high school friend Brent Wilson asked him to join a new band, Panic! at the Disco, as a guitarist. At first, another member, Ryan Ross, was the lead singer. But when Urie sang during a practice, the other members were so impressed with his voice that they made him the new lead singer.
With Urie as the frontman, Panic! at the Disco released seven albums. Their first album, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out (2005), was a huge success. It included the hit single "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" and sold over 1.8 million copies. For their second album, Pretty. Odd. (2008), Urie started writing songs, including "I Have Friends in Holy Spaces" and "Folkin' Around."
After some band members left, the band released its third album, Vices & Virtues, in 2011. Their fourth album, Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die! (2013), was also a big hit, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. By 2015, other original members had left, making Urie the only official member of Panic! at the Disco.
On January 15, 2016, the band released its fifth album, Death of a Bachelor. It became the band's first number-one album. In 2018, the band released the album Pray for the Wicked, which included the popular song "Say Amen (Saturday Night)". The band's final album, Viva Las Vengeance, came out in 2022.
On January 24, 2023, Urie announced that Panic! at the Disco would end after their tour so he could focus on his family.
Working with Other Musicians
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Urie has worked with many other artists. He sang on the songs "What a Catch, Donnie" and "20 Dollar Nose Bleed" from Fall Out Boy's 2008 album, Folie à Deux. He also appeared in several music videos for bands like Fall Out Boy and Gym Class Heroes.
In 2008, Urie was part of a special song for the Coca-Cola Company called "Open Happiness". He sang the chorus alongside other famous musicians like Patrick Stump and Cee-Lo Green.
In 2017, Urie showed off his acting skills by starring in the Broadway musical Kinky Boots. He played one of the main characters, Charlie Price, for a few months. He also wrote a song called "Not A Simple Sponge" for the SpongeBob SquarePants musical. He was nominated for a Tony Award for his song.
One of his most famous collaborations was with Taylor Swift. In 2019, they released the song "Me!" together. The song was a worldwide hit, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Musical Style and Influences
Urie has said that his biggest musical influences include legendary artists like Frank Sinatra, Queen, and David Bowie. He also looks up to modern rock bands such as Weezer, Green Day, and My Chemical Romance.
He has also said he admires Taylor Swift for her songwriting skills.
Personal Life
Urie has been open about his mental health, sharing that he was diagnosed with ADHD as a child. He believes it's important to talk about these topics with his fans. He also has a condition called synesthesia, which can cause people to see colors when they hear music.
Urie married Sarah Orzechowski on April 27, 2013. He wrote the song "Sarah Smiles" from the album Vices & Virtues about her. In January 2023, Urie announced that he and his wife were expecting their first child. Their child was born in February 2023.
Urie is a strong supporter of the LGBTQ community. In July 2018, he said that he likes people for who they are, no matter their gender. He said, "If a person is great, then a person is great."
He has tattoos of two of his favorite singers, Freddie Mercury from Queen and Frank Sinatra.
Helping Others
Urie is known for his charity work. He started the Highest Hopes Foundation to support human rights and help communities.
In 2018, he gave $1 million to help create gay–straight alliance clubs in high schools across the country. These clubs provide safe spaces for all students. He has also raised money for many other causes, including gun safety and youth groups. In 2020, he funded a new recording studio for a Boys & Girls Club in Nevada to help young people explore music.
Images for kids
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Urie performing with Panic! at the Disco in 2011 at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City.
See also
In Spanish: Brendon Urie para niños
