IMAGINE DRAGONS FACTS

Imagine Dragons was formed in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2008!

The band name is an anagram - the letters can be rearranged to spell something else, but they've never revealed what!

Lead singer Dan Reynolds was born on July 14, 1987, in Las Vegas.

Dan Reynolds is the youngest of nine children in his family!

Guitarist Wayne Sermon studied at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston.

Drummer Daniel Platzman has a degree in music from Harvard University!

Bassist Ben McKee joined the band in 2009 after meeting them in Las Vegas.

Before making it big, the band played tons of small shows in Las Vegas casinos and clubs.

Dan Reynolds and his wife Aja Volkman (from the band Nico Vega) have four children together!

The band members all met while attending Brigham Young University or through mutual friends.

Their debut album "Night Visions" (2012) reached #2 on the Billboard 200!

"Radioactive" spent 87 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 - one of the longest runs ever!

"Radioactive" is certified Diamond (10+ million sales) in the United States!

They've released 6 studio albums: Night Visions, Smoke + Mirrors, Evolve, Origins, Mercury Act 1 & 2, and Loom!

"Believer" has over 2 billion views on YouTube!

"Thunder" spent 25 weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100!

Imagine Dragons is one of the most-streamed bands on Spotify with over 60 million monthly listeners!

Their song "Enemy" (with JID) was the theme for the Netflix show "Arcane"!

They've had multiple songs reach #1 on the Billboard Rock charts.

"Demons" was inspired by Dan Reynolds' struggles with depression - he's very open about mental health.

They won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance for "Radioactive" in 2014!

Imagine Dragons has won 3 American Music Awards!

They've won 9 Billboard Music Awards throughout their career!

The band has sold over 75 million records worldwide!

They were the most-streamed rock band on Spotify in 2018!

Imagine Dragons has had more #1 songs on Billboard's Hot Rock Songs chart than any other band!

They performed at the 2014 Grammy Awards with Kendrick Lamar - an epic mashup!

The band has been nominated for over 150 awards across their career!

They hold the record for most weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart!

"Believer" won a Billboard Music Award for Top Rock Song in 2018!

Their songs have been featured in tons of movies including Transformers: Age of Extinction!

"Warriors" was the official theme song for the 2014 League of Legends World Championship!

"Radioactive" was used in the trailer for The Host and in the Assassin's Creed III trailer!

They performed at the College Football Playoff National Championship halftime show!

"Enemy" became one of the most successful songs from a TV show ever!

Their music has been featured in FIFA, MLB The Show, and other popular video games!

"Natural" was used as the theme for ESPN's college football coverage!

They performed at the 2022 UEFA Champions League Final opening ceremony!

"Believer" has been used in countless sports broadcasts and commercials!

"Whatever It Takes" was featured in promos for the 2018 Winter Olympics!

Dan Reynolds founded the LoveLoud Festival to support LGBTQ+ youth!

The band is known for their incredibly energetic live performances!

Dan Reynolds uses giant drums during live shows - some are over 6 feet tall!

They've headlined festivals around the world including Lollapalooza!

The band is very involved in charity work and social causes.

Dan Reynolds has been open about his battle with ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis.

Their concerts often feature elaborate stage designs with fire and pyrotechnics!

Imagine Dragons has toured with bands like Muse, Coldplay, and Arcade Fire!

They recorded parts of their albums in unconventional places for unique sounds.

The band's music is known for being uplifting and motivational - perfect for workouts!