Daniel Platzman facts for kids
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Daniel Platzman
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| Birth name | Daniel James Platzman |
| Born | September 28, 1986 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Origin | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
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Daniel James Platzman (born September 28, 1986) is an American musician and songwriter. He is most famous for being the former drummer of the popular band Imagine Dragons.
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Early Life and Music Training
Daniel Platzman was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 28, 1986. He went to Berklee College of Music. There, he studied how to create music for movies.
While at Berklee, Daniel played in several jazz orchestras. He also received awards for his amazing musical skills. He even played in a guitar group with future Imagine Dragons bandmates Wayne Sermon and Ben McKee.
Music Career
Joining Imagine Dragons
In 2011, Daniel Platzman was asked to join the band Imagine Dragons. The band was based in Las Vegas. Ben McKee left college early to join the group. He then invited Daniel to play the drums. This completed the band's lineup.
The band quickly became very popular locally. They won awards like "Best CD of 2011." In November 2011, they signed with Interscope Records. They started working with producer Alex da Kid.
Success with Imagine Dragons
In 2012, Imagine Dragons released their first album, Night Visions. This album made them famous around the world. It reached number two on the Billboard 200 chart. It also won a Billboard Music Award for Best Rock Album in 2014.
Their song "It's Time" was their first big hit. It reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Another song, "Radioactive", became a huge success. It reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100. It also became the best-selling rock song in Nielsen SoundScan history. "Radioactive" won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance.
In 2015, Imagine Dragons released their second album, Smoke + Mirrors. This album went straight to number one on the Billboard 200 chart. It also topped the charts in the UK and Canada. Popular songs from this album include "I Bet My Life" and "Shots".
The band also created songs for several movies. These include "Ready Aim Fire" for Iron Man 3 and "Battle Cry" for Transformers: Age of Extinction. In 2014, they released "Warriors" for the League of Legends World Championships.
Daniel Platzman was featured on the cover of Drum! magazine in March 2015.
Solo Work and Departure
On March 3, 2023, Daniel Platzman released his first song as a solo artist. It was called "Show Me That You Want Me." He also released a music video for the song.
Daniel Platzman announced he was leaving Imagine Dragons on August 21, 2024. He had previously taken a break from the band.
Film and TV Music
Daniel Platzman studied how to compose music for films. He wrote the music for the 2014 season of Africa Investigates. This was a documentary series on Al Jazeera English. He also helped create music for the movie Best F(r)iends. He scored the short film "Eagles are Turning People Into Horses: The Movie."
Discography
- Show Me That You Want Me (2023)
- Chairman of the Clowns (2023)
Awards
- Vic Firth Award for Outstanding Musicianship, Berklee College of Music
- Michael Rendish Award in Film Scoring, Berklee College of Music
See also
In Spanish: Daniel Platzman para niños
