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Ross and Urie sent a demo to Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz via a LiveJournal account. The four left their educations behind to concentrate on music Ross had a falling out with his father when he dropped out of college, and when Urie dropped out of high school his parents kicked him out of the house. Urie has stated that he sang for tips during his time working, thus indicating he had some prestige as a singer. Urie began working at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Summerlin to afford rent for the band's new practice space. The band, which aimed to sound different from the many death metal bands in Las Vegas, signed a recording contract without having performed a live show. Initially, Panic! at the Disco was a Blink-182 cover band. Ross initially was the lead singer for the group, but after hearing Urie sing back-up during rehearsals, the group decided to make him the lead. The quartet soon began rehearsing in Smith's grandmother's living room. They invited friend Brent Wilson from nearby Palo Verde High School to join on bass, and Wilson invited classmate Brendon Urie to try out on guitar.
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They both attended Bishop Gorman High School, and they began playing music together in ninth grade. Panic! at the Disco was formed in 2004 in the suburban area of Summerlin, Las Vegas, by childhood friends Ryan Ross, who sang and played guitar, and Spencer Smith, who played drums. History Formation as rock band and early years (2004–2005)
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Ross and Walker subsequently formed a new band, the Young Veins, leaving Urie and Smith as the sole remaining members of Panic! at the Disco.Ĭontinuing as a duo, Urie and Smith released a new single, " New Perspective", for the movie Jennifer's Body, and recruited bassist Dallon Weekes and guitarist Ian Crawford as touring musicians for live performances. Ross and Walker, who favored the band's new direction, departed because Urie and Smith wanted to make further changes to the band's style. That album marked a significant departure from the sound of the band's debut. (2008), was preceded by the single " Nine in the Afternoon". In 2006, founding bassist Brent Wilson was fired from the band during an extensive world tour and subsequently replaced by Jon Walker. Popularized by the second single, " I Write Sins Not Tragedies", the album was certified triple platinum in the US. Shortly after, the band recorded and released their debut studio album, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out (2005). They recorded their first demos while they were in high school. It was originally a pop rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2004 by childhood friends Urie, Ryan Ross, Spencer Smith, and Brent Wilson. Panic! at the Disco is the solo project of American musician Brendon Urie.