History of Brendon Urie in Timeline
Brendon Boyd Urie was the lead vocalist and frontman of the band Panic! at the Disco for its entire 19-year existence. He is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. Urie was the only consistent member of the band throughout its history. Panic! at the Disco came to an end in 2023.
April 12, 1987: Brendon Urie Born
Brendon Boyd Urie was born on April 12, 1987.
2004: Brendon Urie Joins Panic! at the Disco
Brendon Urie officially joined Panic! at the Disco as lead singer in 2004.
2005: Brendon Urie Graduates High School
In 2005, Brendon Urie graduated from Palo Verde High School.
2005: A Fever You Can't Sweat Out Released
Panic! at the Disco's debut album, "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out," was released in 2005.
2008: Urie Involved with "Open Happiness"
In 2008, Brendon Urie participated in the Coca-Cola song "Open Happiness."
2008: Urie Collaborates with Fall Out Boy
In 2008, Brendon Urie provided vocals for Fall Out Boy's album "Folie à Deux."
2008: Pretty. Odd. Released
Panic! at the Disco released their second album, "Pretty. Odd.," in 2008.
July 16, 2009: Open Happiness Music Video Released
The music video for "Open Happiness," featuring Brendon Urie, was released on July 16, 2009.
2009: Meeting and Dating Sarah Orzechowski
Brendon Urie met Sarah Orzechowski at one of his shows, although she was in a relationship. Later that year, after being reintroduced by Hayley Williams, they began dating.
2010: Urie Appears in Butch Walker's Music Videos
In 2010, Brendon Urie appeared in Butch Walker's music videos "Pretty Melody" and "Panic! at Butch Walker's."
March 22, 2011: Brendon Urie Recalls Tropical Smoothie Cafe Experience
On March 22, 2011, Brendon Urie shared his experience working at Tropical Smoothie Cafe, where he sang for customers.
September 2011: Engagement to Sarah Orzechowski
Brendon Urie and Sarah Orzechowski got engaged in September 2011.
2011: Urie Co-writes Song with Rivers Cuomo
Brendon Urie co-wrote a song with Rivers Cuomo of Weezer in 2011.
April 27, 2013: Marriage to Sarah Orzechowski
Brendon Urie married Sarah Orzechowski on April 27, 2013.
October 8, 2013: Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die! Released
Panic! at the Disco's fourth album, "Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!," was released on October 8, 2013.
December 2013: Urie Sings for Billy Joel and President Obama
In December 2013, Brendon Urie sang "Big Shot" at the Kennedy Center Honors for Billy Joel, in front of President Obama.
2013: Comments on Sexuality
In 2013, Urie stated that he had experimented with men, but primarily identified as straight.
March 24, 2014: Urie Featured on Travie McCoy's Single
On March 24, 2014, Brendon Urie was featured on Travie McCoy's single "Keep On Keeping On."
July 21, 2014: Urie Wins Best Vocalist
Brendon Urie won the "Best Vocalist" award at the Alternative Press Music Awards on July 21, 2014.
September 30, 2015: Joins Twitch
Brendon Urie joined Twitch and began livestreaming on September 30, 2015.
2015: Urie Writes Song for SpongeBob Musical
Brendon Urie wrote "Not A Simple Sponge" for the SpongeBob SquarePants musical in 2015.
2015: Smith and Weekes Leave Panic! at the Disco
In 2015, Spencer Smith and Dallon Weekes left Panic! at the Disco, leaving Urie as the sole official member.
January 15, 2016: Death of a Bachelor Released
Panic! at the Disco released their fifth studio album, "Death of a Bachelor," on January 15, 2016.
2016: Urie Featured on Every Time I Die Song
In 2016, Brendon Urie was featured on the song "It Remembers" by Every Time I Die.
2016: SpongeBob Musical Debuts in Chicago
The SpongeBob SquarePants musical debuted in Chicago in the summer of 2016.
February 2017: Relocates Due to Fan Harassment
In February 2017, Brendon Urie moved from Los Angeles due to fan harassment at his home.
April 11, 2017: Urie to Star in Kinky Boots Announced
On April 11, 2017, it was announced that Brendon Urie would star in the Broadway musical "Kinky Boots."
May 26, 2017: Urie Starts Kinky Boots Role
Brendon Urie began his role as Charlie Price in "Kinky Boots" on May 26, 2017.
August 6, 2017: Urie Ends Kinky Boots Role
Brendon Urie finished his role in "Kinky Boots" on August 6, 2017.
2017: SpongeBob Musical Opens on Broadway
The SpongeBob SquarePants musical opened on Broadway in the winter of 2017.
March 21, 2018: Say Amen (Saturday Night) and (Fuck A) Silver Lining Released
On March 21, 2018, Panic! at the Disco released "Say Amen (Saturday Night)" and "(Fuck A) Silver Lining."
June 2018: Pledges $1 Million to GLSEN
In June 2018, Brendon Urie pledged $1 million to GLSEN to establish gay-straight alliance clubs in high schools.
July 2018: Publicly Identifies as Pansexual
In July 2018, Brendon Urie publicly described himself as pansexual.
April 26, 2019: "Me!" Collaboration with Taylor Swift
On April 26, 2019, Brendon Urie collaborated with Taylor Swift and Joel Little on "Me!", the lead single from Swift's seventh studio album, Lover. The song achieved commercial success, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and charting in various countries.
November 2019: Raises Over $134,000 in Charity Stream
In November 2019, Urie raised over $134,000 during a 24-hour charity Twitch stream.
2020: Sexual Harassment Allegations
In 2020, two anonymous Twitter users accused Urie of sexual harassment between 2009 and 2011.
2020: Funds Recording Studio for Boys & Girls Club
In early 2020, Brendon Urie funded a recording studio for the Henderson Boys & Girls Club.
April 19, 2022: Performance of "Diamonds of New York"
On April 19, 2022, Brendon Urie, along with Mike Viola and Jake Sinclair, performed "Diamonds of New York," a song written in memory of Adam Schlesinger.
June 6, 2022: Viva Las Vengeance Released
Panic! at the Disco released their seventh studio album, "Viva Las Vengeance," on June 6, 2022.
August 2022: Gets Freddie Mercury Tattoo
In August 2022, Brendon Urie got a tattoo of Freddie Mercury.
January 2023: Twitch Streams Reach 4 Million Views
By January 2023, Urie's Twitch streams had accumulated over 4 million views.
January 24, 2023: Panic! at the Disco Discontinuation Announced
On January 24, 2023, Brendon Urie announced the discontinuation of Panic! at the Disco due to him and his wife expecting a child.
February 2023: Child's Birth and End of Panic! at the Disco
Brendon Urie's child was born in February 2023. Urie also announced that he would discontinue Panic! at the Disco to prioritize family.
February 2023: Performance in Hamburg, Germany
In February 2023, Urie performed with Mike Viola's band in Hamburg, Germany.
April 23, 2023: Release of Paul McCarthy Album
On April 23, 2023, the album Paul McCarthy by Mike Viola, featuring Urie on drums and percussion, was released. Urie also appeared on the album cover.