History of Imagine Dragons in Timeline
Imagine Dragons is an American pop rock band formed in 2008 in Las Vegas. The current lineup includes Dan Reynolds (lead singer), Wayne Sermon (guitar), and Ben McKee (bass). They rose to prominence with their single "It's Time" and their debut album Night Visions (2012), which featured hit singles like "Radioactive" and "Demons". "Radioactive" held the record for most weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. The band received accolades from MTV and Billboard, which named them a breakthrough band and the biggest band of the year multiple times. They topped Billboard's Year-End "Top Artists – Duo/Group" category in 2018.
2 days ago : Imagine Dragons' Frontman Waving Palestinian Flag at Milan Concert Sparks Social Media Reaction.
Imagine Dragons' frontman, Dan Reynolds, ignited social media by waving a Palestinian flag during their Milan concert. This action followed a controversial performance in Tel Aviv, leading to varied reactions online.
2006: Night Visions Highest Charting Debut Rock Album Since 2006
In 2012, Imagine Dragons released Night Visions. The album peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart with first week sales in excess of 83,000 copies, the highest charting for a debut rock album since 2006.
2008: Formation of the Band at Brigham Young University
In 2008, Dan Reynolds met Andrew Tolman at Brigham Young University and formed a band, recruiting Andrew Beck, Dave Lemke, and Aurora Florence. They recorded demos uploaded to MySpace, but Beck and Florence left later that year.
September 1, 2009: Release of Self-Titled EP "Imagine Dragons"
On September 1, 2009, Imagine Dragons released their self-titled EP, "Imagine Dragons", recorded at Battle Born Studios in Las Vegas.
2009: Wayne Sermon Joins the Band
In 2009, Andrew Tolman recruited Wayne Sermon, to play guitar. Tolman later recruited his wife, Brittany Tolman, to sing back-up and play keys, and the band began to play shows together again.
March 10, 2010: Release of EP "Hell and Silence"
On March 10, 2010, Imagine Dragons released their EP "Hell and Silence", which was recorded at Battle Born Studios in Las Vegas.
2010: Imagine Dragons receives local accolades
In 2010, Imagine Dragons received several local accolades including "Best Local Indie Band 2010" by Las Vegas Weekly and Vegas Music Summit Headliner 2010.
March 12, 2011: Release of EP "It's Time"
On March 12, 2011, Imagine Dragons released their third EP, "It's Time".
August 2011: Daniel Platzman and Theresa Flaminio join Imagine Dragons
In August 2011, Daniel Platzman and Theresa Flaminio were recruited by Ben McKee to join Imagine Dragons prior to the band's label deal.
November 2011: Imagine Dragons signs with Interscope Records
In November 2011, Imagine Dragons signed with Interscope Records and began working with producer Alex da Kid. Eventually, the Tolmans left the group.
November 18, 2011: Imagine Dragons Signs with Interscope Records
On November 18, 2011, Imagine Dragons signed a record deal with Interscope Records.
February 14, 2012: Release of EP "Continued Silence"
On February 14, 2012, Imagine Dragons released the EP "Continued Silence" digitally, which peaked at number 40 on the Billboard 200.
April 17, 2012: Debut of 'It's Time' Music Video
On April 17, 2012, Imagine Dragons' music video for "It's Time" debuted on MTV affiliates, later receiving a nomination for an MTV Video Music Award.
September 4, 2012: Release of debut album "Night Visions"
On September 4, 2012, Imagine Dragons released their debut album "Night Visions" in the United States. The album was recorded at Studio X inside Palms Casino Resort.
2012: Billboard lists Imagine Dragons as one of "2012's Brightest New Stars"
Billboard listed Imagine Dragons as one of "2012's Brightest New Stars".
2012: Release of Night Visions
In 2012, Imagine Dragons released their debut album, Night Visions, which featured the singles "Radioactive" and "Demons".
April 2013: Release of Live at Independent Records
In April 2013, Imagine Dragons released a live album, Live at Independent Records.
2013: Billboard lists Imagine Dragons as "The Breakout Band of 2013"
Billboard listed Imagine Dragons as "The Breakout Band of 2013".
2013: "Radioactive" biggest rock hit of the year.
By the end of 2013, Imagine Dragon's song "Radioactive" had sold over three million copies and Rolling Stone called it "the biggest rock hit of the year".
2013: Billboard names Imagine Dragons Breakthrough Band of 2013
In 2013, Billboard named Imagine Dragons their "Breakthrough Band of 2013" and placed them at the top of their "Year in Rock" rankings.
2013: Tyler Robinson Foundation Started
In 2013, Imagine Dragons, along with the family of Tyler Robinson, established the Tyler Robinson Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting young individuals battling cancer.
February 1, 2014: Imagine Dragons perform "Radioactive" with Kendrick Lamar on Saturday Night Live
On February 1, 2014, Imagine Dragons performed a remixed version of "Radioactive" with Kendrick Lamar on Saturday Night Live. The remixed version featured a newly added verse from Lamar.
February 5, 2014: Amnesty International's "Bringing Human Rights Home" concert
On February 5, 2014, Imagine Dragons performed at Amnesty International's "Bringing Human Rights Home" concert in Brooklyn.
May 2014: Imagine Dragons nominated for 14 Billboard Music Awards
In May 2014, Imagine Dragons received 14 Billboard Music Awards nominations, including Top Artist of the Year and a Milestone Award.
2014: Imagine Dragons releases singles for film and championship
In 2014, Imagine Dragons released "Battle Cry" for the film Transformers: Age of Extinction and "Warriors" for the League of Legends World Championship.
2014: Imagine Dragons win Billboard Music Awards
In 2014, Imagine Dragons won the Billboard Music Awards for Top Duo/Group, Top Hot 100 Artist, and Top Rock Artist.
2014: First Annual Tyler Robinson Foundation Gala Held
In 2014, the inaugural Tyler Robinson Foundation Gala took place in Las Vegas. This marked the beginning of an annual event to support the foundation's mission.
January 26, 2015: Release of 'Shots' as Third Single
On January 26, 2015, Imagine Dragons released "Shots" as the third single from their upcoming album Smoke + Mirrors.
February 5, 2015: Imagine Dragons Play Mayan Theater, Debut New Songs
On February 5, 2015, Imagine Dragons played at the Mayan Theater in Los Angeles, debuting new songs "Summer" and "I'm So Sorry" live.
August 26, 2015: Release of "Roots"
On August 26, 2015, Imagine Dragons released the non-album single "Roots".
October 12, 2015: Release of "I Was Me"
On October 12, 2015, Imagine Dragons released the non-album single "I Was Me" via iTunes.
November 2015: Imagine Dragons supports victims of the November 2015 Paris attacks.
In November 2015, Imagine Dragons released a cover of I Love You All the Time by Eagles of Death Metal, in support of the victims of the November 2015 Paris attacks.
December 18, 2015: Imagine Dragons Release Cover Song for Paris Attacks Victims
On December 18, 2015, Imagine Dragons released a cover of "I Love You All the Time" by Eagles of Death Metal to support the victims of the November 2015 Paris attacks.
2015: Release of "I Was Me" for the One4 Project
In 2015, Imagine Dragons released the track "I Was Me" for the One4 project. All proceeds were directed to the UN Refugee Agency to aid refugees, particularly in the Middle East.
2015: Release of Smoke + Mirrors
In 2015, Imagine Dragons released their second studio album Smoke + Mirrors, which reached number one in the US, Canada, and the UK.
February 5, 2016: End of Smoke + Mirrors Tour
On February 5, 2016, Imagine Dragons' Smoke + Mirrors Tour concluded in Amsterdam.
March 2, 2016: Release of Imagine Dragons In Concert: Smoke + Mirrors
On March 2, 2016, Imagine Dragons released a one night only concert film, Imagine Dragons In Concert: Smoke + Mirrors, in select theaters, which was later released on DVD and Blu-Ray.
September 2016: Imagine Dragons Begin Recording Third Studio Album
In September 2016, Imagine Dragons started recording their third studio album.
December 2, 2016: Release of "Levitate"
On December 2, 2016, Imagine Dragons released the song "Levitate", recorded for the film Passengers.
January 28, 2017: Imagine Dragons Teases New Album
On January 28, 2017, Imagine Dragons began posting videos teasing their upcoming album, featuring Dan Reynolds drawing surreal images.
2017: Billboard names Imagine Dragons Biggest Band of 2017
Billboard named Imagine Dragons their "Biggest Band of 2017" and placed them at the top of their "Year in Rock" rankings.
2017: LoveLoud Festival Organized
In 2017, Imagine Dragons helped organize the annual LoveLoud Festival. The festival aims to raise awareness and provide support for LGBTQ youth, benefiting organizations like the Trevor Project.
2017: Release of Evolve
In 2017, Imagine Dragons released their third studio album Evolve, which featured the chart-topping singles "Believer", "Thunder", and "Whatever It Takes".
April 2018: Imagine Dragons nominated for 11 Billboard Music Awards
In April 2018, Imagine Dragons received 11 more Billboard Music Awards nominations.
June 22, 2018: Release of "Skipping Stones" Single
On June 22, 2018, Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons, in collaboration with Hans Zimmer, released a single titled "Skipping Stones". The song was released alongside the documentary, Believer, and all proceeds benefited LGBTQ charities.
2018: Release of Origins
In 2018, Imagine Dragons released their fourth studio album Origins, which featured the single "Natural".
2018: Imagine Dragons tops Billboard Year-End
In 2018, Imagine Dragons topped the Billboard Year-End "Top Artists – Duo/Group" category, and was placed at the top of their "Year in Rock" rankings.
2018: Imagine Dragons most streamed group on Spotify
In 2018, Imagine Dragons were the most streamed group on Spotify.
2021: "Radioactive" Record on Billboard Hot 100 Broken
In 2021, Imagine Dragons' song "Radioactive" record for the longest running song on the Billboard Hot 100 was broken by The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights".
2021: "Demons" is certified diamond
In 2021, the RIAA declared that the song "Demons" has become Imagine Dragons' third diamond selling song in the US.
July 23, 2022: Imagine Dragons became official ambassadors of United24
On July 23, 2022, Imagine Dragons became the official ambassadors of the United24 platform. They joined the fundraising effort for C-type ambulances, which help medics save seriously injured individuals. The project raised over $6 million, purchasing 92 vehicles for Ukrainian medics.
2022: Release of Mercury – Acts 1 & 2
In 2022, Imagine Dragons released Mercury – Acts 1 & 2, a double album featuring the US top 5 hit "Enemy".
2024: Release of Loom
In 2024, Imagine Dragons released Loom, their first album without longtime drummer Daniel Platzman.
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