37 Photos of Brendon Urie's Evolution
By Rose Wythe
January 25, 2023
Since hitting the scene in 2005, Panic! at the Disco frontman Brendon Urie and his fans have been through whole a lot. With 7 albums, and too many hits to count, including “High Hopes,” “This Is Gospel,” “Nine in the Afternoon,” and “Hey Look Ma I Made it,” the band has gone from a three-piece to Urie's solo project in nearly 15 years and has proven to be a staple in pop-rock music.
On January 24th, Urie surprised fans when he announced that Panic! at the Disco would be officially disbanding once he concluded the Viva Las Vengeance Tour. While the singer is moving on to focus on starting a family with his wife, Urie didn't end his message without giving a heartfelt shoutout to the fans. "Whether you've been here since the beginning or are just finding us," he wrote, "it has been a pleasure to not only share the stage with so many talented people but also share our time with you."
In order to celebrate Urie's time with the iconic band, we’re looking back at his evolution in 34 beautiful photos from his early 2000s steam-punk phase, through to his presently more sophisticated glam-rock look. Trust us, it won’t disappoint. Check it out!
1. Back in 2006, Brendon channeled his theatrical side with doll-like face paint.
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2. That same year, he rocked the trendiest accessory of the time: A Guitar Hero guitar.
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3. Brendon continued to bring the drama in a 2006 concert.
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4. Brendon suited up for this senior portrait-esque photo. We’re digging those Beatles-esque sideburns.
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5. 2006 was all about the flatiron and the guyliner. Classic P!ATD.
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6. If this isn’t the most classic “I Write Sins Not Tragedies” costume we’ve ever seen… so 2006.
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7. That yellow eyeshadow.
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8. A makeup-free Brendon performed in Times Square on New Year’s Eve 2007.
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9. Remember Panic’s “Nine in the Afternoon” video? The guys were dressed to the “nines” (pun intended, of course) and rocked a ton of mismatched prints.
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10. Another shot from set, this time of Brendon casually playing piano in his pajamas. You know, as one does.
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11. “Nine in the Afternoon” also gave us the Pretty. Odd. marching band.
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12. In 2007, Brendon kept things casual with neutrals and longer, shaggier hair.
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13. Brendon continued to throw yearbook vibes our way with this shot of him with an accordion on the set of “That Green Gentleman.”
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14. Brendon is giving serious “Pimp My Ride” vibes here.
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15. In 2009, there was no one who could resist an emo hunk in glasses.
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16. If you need any proof that Brendon can wear a suit, check out this photo of him from 2009.
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17. Brendon can totally pull off pink, as proven in this photo of him rocking a blush-tone jacket.
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18. Brendon giving a smoldering stare and a thumbs-up while he watches his pal Pete Wentz throw the ceremonial first pitch at an L.A. Dodgers game in 2009.
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19. Casually coiffed and as flawless as ever.
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20. Brendon sweaty again when P!ATD performed in Central Park in 2011.
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21. Brendon Urie in glasses is everything.
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22. He looked sophisticated in an all-black look and metallic blazer in 2013.
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23. Even in a classic black jacket and white shirt, Mr. Urie looks fiiiiine.
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24. Brendon was all smiles at the AP Music Awards at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in 2014.
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25. Brendon brought his hair A-game to the 7th Annual Shorty Awards in 2015.
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26. Brendon looked all cozy at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2015. We gave thanks to him that year.
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27. Brendon donned a copper blazer while performing at our iHeart Theater Show in January 2016.
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28. Posing with puppies backstage at our 2016 iHeartVillage in Las Vegas, NV. IS THERE ANYTHING CUTER IN LIFE?
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29. Brendon sung his heart out at Clive Davis’ pre-Grammys gala at the Beverly Hills Hotel in 2017. We’re loving his all-black ensemble with the violet pink and purple background.
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30. Donning a slightly sparkly silver suit with black piping, Brendon truly looks like the epitome of class (with just a little punk edge) at the 2017 Grammys.
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31. Brendon rocked a performance of “High Hopes” at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards, and in this amazing gold and black suit, no less.
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32. In 2019 Brendon was on tour with Panic! At the Disco, promoting their 6th album, Pray For the Wicked.
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33. He was featured on Taylor Swift's first comeback single off of her album Lover, "ME!" This brought us MANY colorful performances.
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34. In 2020, Brendon (second row, second from left), talk show host Jimmy Fallon and The Roots teamed up for an at-home performance of Queen and David Bowie's "Under Pressure".
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35. In 2022 Brendon Urie performed on the 'TODAY' show.
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36. In August of 2022 Panic! At The Disco performed at the VMA's in New Jersey, where they performed "Don't Let the Light Go Out".
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37. In 2023 Brendon Urie has announced that he and his wife are expecting a child and that the band has decided to end so he can focus on his family stating, “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,”
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