Brendon Urie Biography

(Lead Singer and Multi-Instrumentalist of the Pop Rock Band 'Panic! at the Disco')

Birthday: April 12, 1987 (Aries)

Born In: St. George, Utah, United States

Brendon Boyd Urie is an American singer and musician best known as the lead vocalist of the group ‘Panic! At the Disco.’ He was the only original member remaining in the band before its disbandment in January 2023. He has been active in the music industry since 2004. Born in St. George, Utah, he moved with his family to Las Vegas when he was only two. He started taking guitar classes when he was in high school and eventually got acquainted with Brent Wilson, Spencer Smith, and Ryan Ross. They eventually formed the group ‘Panic! At the Disco’, and released their debut album ‘A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out’. The album was a commercial success and was listed by Rolling Stones Magazine as one of the Top 40 Emo Albums. The song ‘I Write Sins Not Tragedies’ reached the top 10 in the US. Along with his group, he also released several other successful albums including ‘Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!’ and ‘Death of a Bachelor’; the latter nominated for a Grammy Award. Brendon Urie is quite popular on social media as well, with 243k followers on Facebook, 3.9 million followers on Instagram, and 2 million followers on Twitter.

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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Brendon Boyd Urie

Age: 37 Years, 37 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Sarah Orzechowski (m. 2013)

father: Boyd Urie

mother: Grace Urie

Born Country: United States

Rock Singers Pop Rock Singers

Height: 5'9" (175 cm), 5'9" Males

U.S. State: Utah

  • 1

    What instruments does Brendon Urie play?

    Brendon Urie is known for playing several instruments, including guitar, piano, and drums.
  • 2

    What is Brendon Urie's vocal range?

    Brendon Urie is a tenor with a vocal range spanning over four octaves.
  • 3

    Has Brendon Urie done any acting?

    Yes, Brendon Urie has ventured into acting and has appeared in the Broadway musical "Kinky Boots."
  • 4

    What is Brendon Urie's involvement with the LGBTQ+ community?

    Brendon Urie is a strong supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and has been vocal about his advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.
  • 5

    Does Brendon Urie have any solo music projects?

    Yes, Brendon Urie has released solo music projects outside of his band Panic! At The Disco, including collaborations with other artists and solo singles.
Career

Brendon Urie and his band ‘Panic! at the Disco’ released their debut studio album in 2005. The album, ‘A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out,’ was a commercial success. It covered topics such as marriage, adultery, mental health, and alcoholism. The song ‘I Write Sins Not Tragedies’ was a huge hit and stood at the 7th position on the US Hot 100. It also entered the charts in countries, such as Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, and the UK.

In 2008, the group released their second album ‘Pretty Odd’. Though it was met with mixed reviews, it became a huge hit, reaching the 2nd position on the US Billboard 200 and the UK Albums Chart. The album included singles such as ‘Mad as Rabbits’ and ‘Northern Downpour’. In 2011, the band released their third album titled ‘Vices and Virtues’. It was a commercial success, reaching the 7th position on the US Billboard 200. It also entered the charts of various other countries.

The band’s next album ‘Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!’, released in 2013, was a huge success as well, reaching the second position on the US Billboard 200. The same year, he sang in front of Barack Obama and Billy Joel when the latter received the Kennedy Center Honors.

In 2016, the band released ‘Death of a Bachelor’, which debuted at the first position on the US Billboard 200, becoming their first album to reach that position. The album was nominated in the category of ‘Best Rock Album’ at the Grammy Awards.

In 2018, Panic! at the Disco released the songs, "Say Amen (Saturday Night)" and "(Fuck A) Silver Lining" along with their sixth studio album “Pray for the Wicked.” The album was well-received by critics and topped the US Billboard 200 and ARIA Albums Chart.

The band came out with their seventh and final album “Viva Las Vengeance” in June 2022. The album opened to massive critical acclaim and currently holds an 82 out of 100 on Metacritic. In January 2023, Urie announced the discontinuation of Panic! At The Disco.

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Other Works

In 2009, Urie wrote a song for the soundtrack to the black comedy horror film ‘Jennifer’s Body’. In 2015, he penned a song for the SpongeBob SquarePants musical. Urie starred in the Broadway musical ‘Kinky Boots’ from May to August 2017. He portrayed Charlie Price, one of the main characters in the musical.

Personal Life

Brendon Urie was born in St. George, Utah, on April 12, 1987, to Grace and Boyd Urie as their fifth and youngest child. His family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada when he was two. He was raised as a Mormon, but at the age of seventeen, he left the faith.

Urie studied at Palo Verde High School in Las Vegas. He met Brent Wilson in his guitar class. They eventually formed the band ‘Panic! At the Disco’. Though Ryan Ross was initially the lead singer, Urie replaced him later as his vocal abilities were found to be more impressive.

Brendon Urie married Sarah Orzechowski in 2013; the couple had been engaged since 2011. The couple welcomed their first child in February 2023.

Facts About Brendon Urie
Brendon Urie once worked at a smoothie shop before finding success with Panic! At The Disco.
He is known for his impressive vocal range, reaching both high and low notes with ease.
Brendon is a talented multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, bass, piano, and drums.
He has collaborated with artists outside of the rock genre, including Taylor Swift and Lil Dicky.
Brendon has openly discussed his struggles with mental health and advocates for destigmatizing mental illness.

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