Since 2016, Brendon Urie has been the only “official” member of Panic! At The Disco, the band he formed in 2004 with his childhood friends Ryan Ross, Spencer Smith, and Brent Wilson.
In a sentimental social media post to his fans, he announced that after their March 10th show at the AO Arena in Manchester, United Kingdom he would “bring this chapter of his life to an end” as the birth of his first child with his wife, Sarah is drawing close.
After almost 20 years, many member changes, several awards, 7 studio and 4 live albums, an EP and 25 singles, the Las Vegas based band has made a lasting contribution to music.
“Well, it’s been a hell of a journey…
Growing up in Vegas I could’ve never imagined where this life would take me. So many places all over the world, and all the friends we’ve made along the way.
But sometimes a journey must end for a new one to begin. We’ve been trying to keep it to ourselves, though some of you may have heard.. Sarah and I are expecting a baby very soon! The prospect of being a father and getting to watch my wife become a mother is both humbling and exciting. I look forward to this next adventure.
That said, I am going to bring this chapter of my life to an end and put my focus and energy on my family, and with that Panic! At The Disco will be no more.
Thank you all for your immense support over the years. I’ve sat here trying to come up with the perfect way to say this and I truly can’t put into words how much it has meant to us. Whether you’ve been here since the beginning or are just finding us, it has been a pleasure to not only share the stage with so many talented people but also share our time with you. I am looking forward to seeing everyone in Europe and the UK for one last run together.
I love you. I appreciate you. Thank you for existing.”
-Brendon Urie/Panic! At The Disco
