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| origin = [[Provo]], [[Utah]], United States<ref>{{cite web|url=http://http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/entertainment/54805321-81/rock-songs-album-band.html.csp |title=PopTop review: Provo-born rock band Imagine Dragons hitches its wagon to hip hop |publisher=Salt Lake Tribune |date=2012-09-04 |accessdate=2013-04-07}}</ref>
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'''Imagine Dragons''' are an American [[indie rock]] band based in [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]].<ref name="imaginedragonsmusic" /> The group's name is an [[anagram]], with the original words known only to the members of the band.<ref>http://www.mtv.com/videos/news/828562/imagine-dragons-hear-your-vmavoice.jhtml#id=1692459</ref>
'''Imagine Dragons''' are an American [[indie rock]] band based in [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]].<ref name="imaginedragonsmusic">http://www.imaginedragonsmusic.com/bio/default.aspx</ref> Their sound has been compared to that of such bands as [[The Killers]] and [[Arcade Fire]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bestnewbands.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=2417 |title=10 Questions with Ben McKee of Imagine Dragons |publisher=bestnewbands.com |date=2012-05-28 |accessdate=2013-04-13}}</ref> while their tone and lyrical content have generally been described as positive and optimistic.<ref name="ksl">{{>{{cite web|url=http://www.ksl.com/?nid=1011&sid=18941587 |title=Local band, 'Imagine Dragons' signs with Interscope Records |publisher=ksl.com |date=2012-01-23 |accessdate=2013-04-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://thinkchristian.net/imagine-dragons-and-mormon-rock |title=Imagine Dragons and Mormon rock |publisher=thinkchristian.net |date=2012-10-18 |accessdate=2013-04-13}}</ref> The group's name is an [[anagram]], with the original words known only to the members of the band.<ref>http://www.mtv.com/videos/news/828562/imagine-dragons-hear-your-vmavoice.jhtml#id=1692459</ref>


==History==
==History==

===Formation and early work (2008–2010)===
===Formation and early work (2008–2010)===
Imagine Dragons formed in [[Provo, Utah]] in 2008 while its members were attending [[Brigham Young University]]. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ksl.com/?nid=1011&sid=18941587 |title=Local band, 'Imagine Dragons' signs with Interscope Records |publisher=ksl.com |date=2012-01-23 |accessdate=2013-02-11}}</ref> The initial lineup consisted of Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, and a married couple, Andrew and Brittany Tolman.
Imagine Dragons first formed in 2008 while most of its members were attending [[Brigham Young University]] in [[Provo, Utah]].<ref name="ksl" /><ref name="sltrib032013">{{cite web|url=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsburger/56037615-53/band-dragons-imagine-sermon.html.csp |title=Imagine Dragons, headlining sold-out Salt Lake show Friday, is a Utah band |publisher=Salt Lake Tribune |date=2013-03-20 |accessdate=2013-04-13}}</ref> The longest-standing early lineup included Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, and married couple Andrew and Brittany Tolman.<ref name="sltrib032013" /><ref name="lvwlineup">{{cite web|url=http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2011/jul/29/imagine-dragons-get-new-look-and-make-lots-new-pla/ |title=Imagine Dragons change up their lineup and make big new plans |publisher=lasvegasweekly.com |date=2011-07-29 |accessdate=2013-04-07}}</ref> Imagine Dragons won several local [[Utah Valley]] music and talent competitions in 2008 and 2009, including Brigham Young University's [[Battle of the Bands]].<ref name="sltrib032013" />
The band released two EPs titled ''Imagine Dragons EP''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/imagine-dragons-ep/id358714004 |title=iTunes - Music - Imagine Dragons - EP by Imagine Dragons |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2010-03-01 |accessdate=2011-10-22}}</ref> and ''Hell and Silence EP''<ref name="apple1">{{cite web|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hell-and-silence/id376151787 |title=iTunes - Music - Hell and Silence by Imagine Dragons |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2010-06-01 |accessdate=2011-10-22}}</ref> in 2010, both recorded at Battle Born Studios. They returned to the studio in 2011.<ref name="lasvegasweekly1">{{cite web|url=http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/blogs/off-the-record/2009/oct/23/imagine-dragons-gets-bite-spotlight/ |title="Imagine Dragons gets a Bite of the spotlight" by Off the Record |publisher=Las Vegas Weekly |date= |accessdate=2011-10-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Cody Clark |url=http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/orem/article_efefe486-dc71-50d1-89f8-7921e486959c.html |title=Kelly Clarkson rocks UVUphoria, Summerfest crowd |publisher=Heraldextra.com |date=2009-06-12 |accessdate=2011-10-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://universe.byu.edu/node/1477 |title=Fans welcome back Imagine Dragons &#124; Universe2.byu.edu |publisher=Universe.byu.edu |date=2009-08-30 |accessdate=2011-10-22}}</ref> Another EP, ''It's Time'', was made before they signed a record deal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ksl.com/?nid=1011&sid=18941587 |title=Local band, 'Imagine Dragons' signs with Interscope Records |publisher=ksl.com |date=2012-01-23 |accessdate=2013-02-11}}</ref>
The band released two EPs titled ''Imagine Dragons EP''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/imagine-dragons-ep/id358714004 |title=iTunes - Music - Imagine Dragons - EP by Imagine Dragons |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2010-03-01 |accessdate=2011-10-22}}</ref> and ''Hell and Silence EP''<ref name="apple1">{{cite web|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hell-and-silence/id376151787 |title=iTunes - Music - Hell and Silence by Imagine Dragons |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2010-06-01 |accessdate=2011-10-22}}</ref> in 2010, both recorded at Battle Born Studios. They returned to the studio in 2011.<ref name="lasvegasweekly1">{{cite web|url=http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/blogs/off-the-record/2009/oct/23/imagine-dragons-gets-bite-spotlight/ |title="Imagine Dragons gets a Bite of the spotlight" by Off the Record |publisher=Las Vegas Weekly |date= |accessdate=2011-10-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Cody Clark |url=http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/orem/article_efefe486-dc71-50d1-89f8-7921e486959c.html |title=Kelly Clarkson rocks UVUphoria, Summerfest crowd |publisher=Heraldextra.com |date=2009-06-12 |accessdate=2011-10-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://universe.byu.edu/node/1477 |title=Fans welcome back Imagine Dragons &#124; Universe2.byu.edu |publisher=Universe.byu.edu |date=2009-08-30 |accessdate=2011-10-22}}</ref> Another EP, ''It's Time'', was made before they signed a record deal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ksl.com/?nid=1011&sid=18941587 |title=Local band, 'Imagine Dragons' signs with Interscope Records |publisher=ksl.com |date=2012-01-23 |accessdate=2013-02-11}}</ref>


===International success and ''Night Visions'' (2011–present)===
===Lineup changes, international success and ''Night Visions'' (2011–present)===
Imagine Dragons signed to major label [[Interscope Records]] in November 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crazedhits.com/imagine-dragons-sign-to-interscope/ |title=Crazedhits.com |publisher=Crazedhits.com |date= |accessdate=2013-02-11}}</ref> They are working closely with producer [[Alex Da Kid]] with whom they recorded their first major label release at [[Westlake Recording Studios]] in West Hollywood, California. An [[Extended Play|EP]] entitled ''[[Continued Silence]]'' was released on Valentine's Day (February 14, 2012) digitally and peaked at #40 on the Billboard 200.
Andrew and Brittany Tolman left the band in July 2011 and were replaced by Daniel Platzman and Theresa Flaminio for the remainder of the current tour.<ref name="lvwlineup" /> Imagine Dragons was signed to major label [[Interscope Records]] in November 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crazedhits.com/imagine-dragons-sign-to-interscope/ |title=Crazedhits.com |publisher=Crazedhits.com |date= |accessdate=2013-02-11}}</ref> They worked closely with producer [[Alex Da Kid]] with whom they recorded their first major label release at [[Westlake Recording Studios]] in West Hollywood, California. An [[Extended Play|EP]] entitled ''[[Continued Silence]]'' was released on Valentine's Day (February 14, 2012) digitally and peaked at #40 on the Billboard 200.


Shortly after, "[[It's Time (Imagine Dragons song)|It's Time]]" was released as a single and peaked at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100. It holds the record for the longest run on the 2012 Alternative Top 10 charts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/112480/imagine-dragons-enjoy-longest-run-in-alternative-t |title=Imagine Dragons Enjoy Longest Run In Alternative Top 10 |publisher=AllAccess.com |date=2012-11-13 |accessdate=2013-02-11}}</ref> The music video debuted on April 17, 2012 on all [[MTV]] affiliates and the band was named MTV PUSH Artist of the Week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2012/04/16/push-imagine-dragons/ |title=MTV PUSH Artist Of The Week: Imagine Dragons |publisher=Buzzworthy.mtv.com |date=2012-04-16 |accessdate=2013-02-11}}</ref> The video was subsequently nominated for an [[MTV Video Music Award]] in the "Best Rock Video" category. "It's Time" was certified a platinum single by the [[RIAA]] and gold by the [[ARIA Charts|ARIA]].
Shortly after, "[[It's Time (Imagine Dragons song)|It's Time]]" was released as a single and peaked at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100. It holds the record for the longest run on the 2012 Alternative Top 10 charts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/112480/imagine-dragons-enjoy-longest-run-in-alternative-t |title=Imagine Dragons Enjoy Longest Run In Alternative Top 10 |publisher=AllAccess.com |date=2012-11-13 |accessdate=2013-02-11}}</ref> The music video debuted on April 17, 2012 on all [[MTV]] affiliates and the band was named MTV PUSH Artist of the Week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2012/04/16/push-imagine-dragons/ |title=MTV PUSH Artist Of The Week: Imagine Dragons |publisher=Buzzworthy.mtv.com |date=2012-04-16 |accessdate=2013-02-11}}</ref> The video was subsequently nominated for an [[MTV Video Music Award]] in the "Best Rock Video" category. "It's Time" was certified a platinum single by the [[RIAA]] and gold by the [[ARIA Charts|ARIA]].


The band announced they would be entering [[Studio at the Palms|Studio X]] inside [[Palms Casino Resort]] to finish recording their debut album ''[[Night Visions (album)|Night Visions]]'' in the summer of 2012 and released the album on the day after Labor Day (September 4, 2012).<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008K9SG9K |title=Night Visions: Imagine Dragons: Music |publisher=Amazon.com |date= |accessdate=2013-02-11}}</ref> It peaked at #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.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kaufman |first=Gil |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1693686/imagine-dragons-billboard-charts.jhtml |title=Imagine Dragons Blaze Into #2 Spot On Billboard Chart - Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV.com |date=2012-09-12 |accessdate=2013-02-11}}</ref> The album also reached #1 on the Billboard [[Top Alternative Albums|Alternative]] and [[Top Rock Albums|Rock]] Album charts as well as the top ten on the Austrian, Canadian, German, and Norwegian Albums charts. As of February 2013, ''Night Visions'' is certified gold by the [[RIAA]] as well as in Canada, Norway, and Sweden. It has thus far had two Top 40 singles in the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Belgium, New Zealand, Sweden, and Switzerland. Second single "[[Radioactive (Imagine Dragons song)|Radioactive]]" reached #1 on the ''Billboard Alternative Songs'', ''Billboard Rock Songs'', and Swedish Singles charts and has been certified platinum in Denmark and gold in the US, Canada, and Norway. It is the band's second single on the Billboard Hot 100 and has peaked at #7.
The band finished recording their debut album ''[[Night Visions (album)|Night Visions]]'' in the summer of 2012 at [[Studio at the Palms|Studio X]] inside [[Palms Casino Resort]] and released the album in the United States on the day after [[Labor Day]] (September 4, 2012).<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008K9SG9K |title=Night Visions: Imagine Dragons: Music |publisher=Amazon.com |date= |accessdate=2013-02-11}}</ref> It peaked at #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.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kaufman |first=Gil |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1693686/imagine-dragons-billboard-charts.jhtml |title=Imagine Dragons Blaze Into #2 Spot On Billboard Chart - Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV.com |date=2012-09-12 |accessdate=2013-02-11}}</ref> The album also reached #1 on the Billboard [[Top Alternative Albums|Alternative]] and [[Top Rock Albums|Rock]] Album charts as well as the top ten on the Austrian, Canadian, German, Irish, Norwegian, Scottish, and United Kingdom Albums (#2) charts. ''Night Visions'' is certified gold by the [[RIAA]] as well as in Canada, Norway, and Sweden. To date, the album has produced three tracks charting in the [[Billboard Hot 100]] and four tracks charting in the [[UK Top 40]]. It has thus far produced at least two Top 40 singles in the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Belgium, New Zealand, Sweden, and Switzerland. Second single "[[Radioactive (Imagine Dragons song)|Radioactive]]" reached #1 on the ''Billboard Alternative Songs'', ''Billboard Rock Songs'', and Swedish Singles charts and has been certified platinum in Denmark and the United States. It is the band's second single on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at #7 becoming their first top ten single in the United States.


''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' listed them as one of "2012's Brightest New Stars".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/billboard-lists/482145/2012s-brightest-new-stars-so-far-page-2 |title=2012's Brightest New Stars (So Far): Page 2 |publisher=Billboard |date=2012-09-11 |accessdate=2013-02-11}}</ref> Amazon.com called the band their "Favorite Rock artist of 2012".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://promo.interscope.com/amazon2012/ |title=Amazon &#124; Best of 2012 |publisher=Promo.interscope.com |date= |accessdate=2013-02-11}}</ref>
''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' listed them as one of "2012's Brightest New Stars".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/billboard-lists/482145/2012s-brightest-new-stars-so-far-page-2 |title=2012's Brightest New Stars (So Far): Page 2 |publisher=Billboard |date=2012-09-11 |accessdate=2013-02-11}}</ref> Amazon.com called the band their "Favorite Rock artist of 2012".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://promo.interscope.com/amazon2012/ |title=Amazon &#124; Best of 2012 |publisher=Promo.interscope.com |date= |accessdate=2013-02-11}}</ref>


Imagine Dragons have performed "It's Time" live on ''[[The Tonight Show with Jay Leno]]'' (2012) and ''[[Jimmy Kimmel Live!]]'' (2012) and ''[[Late Night with Jimmy Fallon]]'' (2012), and ''[[Conan (TV series)|Conan]]'' (2013). They performed "Radioactive" live on ''[[Jimmy Kimmel Live!]]'' (2012), ''[[The Late Show with David Letterman]]'' (2013), and ''[[The Tonight Show with Jay Leno]]'' (2013). Trailers for feature films including [[The Perks of Being a Wallflower (film)|The Perks of Being a Wallflower]], [[The Words (film)|The Words]], [[The Croods]], and [[The Host (2013 film)|The Host]] have featured tracks from Continued Silence. Imagine Dragons took a tour around the United States, Canada, and many countries in Europe, featuring their album, Night Visions in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imaginedragonsmusic.com/events/default.aspx?arch=arch |title=Imagine Dragons : Events |publisher=Imaginedragonsmusic.com |date= |accessdate=2013-02-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imaginedragonsmusic.com/events/default.aspx |title=Imagine Dragons : Events |publisher=Imaginedragonsmusic.com |date= |accessdate=2013-02-11}}</ref> The tour sold out with the exception of two nearly sold out shows.
Imagine Dragons has performed "It's Time" live on ''[[The Tonight Show with Jay Leno]]'' (2012) and ''[[Jimmy Kimmel Live!]]'' (2012) and ''[[Late Night with Jimmy Fallon]]'' (2012), and ''[[Conan (TV series)|Conan]]'' (2013). They performed "Radioactive" live on ''[[Jimmy Kimmel Live!]]'' (2012), ''[[The Late Show with David Letterman]]'' (2013), and ''[[The Tonight Show with Jay Leno]]'' (2013). Imagine Dragons took a tour around the United States, Canada, and many countries in Europe, featuring their album, Night Visions in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imaginedragonsmusic.com/events/default.aspx?arch=arch |title=Imagine Dragons : Events |publisher=Imaginedragonsmusic.com |date= |accessdate=2013-02-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imaginedragonsmusic.com/events/default.aspx |title=Imagine Dragons : Events |publisher=Imaginedragonsmusic.com |date= |accessdate=2013-02-11}}</ref> The tour sold out with the exception of two nearly sold out shows.

On October 27, 2012, Imagine Dragons producer [[Alex da Kid]] took to the internet to announce that Imagine Dragons is releasing a new EP "[[Hear Me (EP)|Hear Me]]," along with a 2:13 long sample of the EP was also released. On November 25, 2012, the EP was released in the UK.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AlexDaKid/status/262278988423110658 |title=Twitter / AlexDaKid: Yo UK, tell your friends about |publisher=Twitter.com |date=2012-12-25 |accessdate=2013-02-11}}</ref>


In 2013, Imagine Dragons will return to Europe and North America with the ''Night Visions Tour''. Tickets are currently available although all of the North American dates have sold out.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livenation.co.uk/artist/imagine-dragons-tickets?omq=imag |title=Imagine Dragons Tickets &#124; Imagine Dragons Tour Dates & Concerts |publisher=Livenation.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2013-02-11}}</ref> The band announced 13 additional U.S. summer tour dates (with possibility of additional markets to come) due to demand.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/ImagineDragons/app_500282146680062</ref>
In 2013, Imagine Dragons returned to Europe and North America with the ''Night Visions Tour''. Tickets are currently available although all of the North American dates have sold out.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livenation.co.uk/artist/imagine-dragons-tickets?omq=imag |title=Imagine Dragons Tickets &#124; Imagine Dragons Tour Dates & Concerts |publisher=Livenation.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2013-02-11}}</ref> The band announced 13 additional U.S. summer tour dates which also sold out.<ref>{{cite web|author=Imagine DragonsU.S. TourTimelineAbout |url=https://www.facebook.com/ImagineDragons/app_500282146680062 |title=Imagine Dragons - U.S. Tour |publisher=Facebook |date= |accessdate=2013-04-10}}</ref> The band then announced a North America Ampitheatre tour.<ref>http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1549818/imagine-dragons-announce-summer-shows</ref> The band also confirmed that they were unable to fulfill the request of acting as support for [[Muse (band)|Muse]].<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/22108624</ref>


They are also scheduled to perform at summer festivals including [[Sasquatch! Music Festival]], [[Isle of Wight Festival]], [[Rock am Ring and Rock im Park]], [[Summer Sonic]], [[Hultsfred Festival]], [[Kanrocksas]], [[T in the Park]], [[Lollapalooza]], [[Hangout Music Festival]], [[Reading and Leeds Festivals]], [[Osheaga Festival]], [[Yahoo! On the Road Festival]], [[Bergenfest]], [[Slotsfjell Festival]], [[Pukkelpop]], [[NorthSide Festival (Denmark)]] etc.
They are also scheduled to perform at summer festivals including [[Sasquatch! Music Festival]], [[Isle of Wight Festival]], [[Rock am Ring and Rock im Park]], [[Summer Sonic]], [[Hultsfred Festival]], [[Kanrocksas]], [[T in the Park]], [[Lollapalooza]], [[Hangout Music Festival]], [[Reading and Leeds Festivals]], [[Summerfest]], [[Osheaga Festival]], [[Made in America (Jay-Z and Kanye West song)|Jay-Z's Made in America Festival]], [[Yahoo! On the Road Festival]], [[Bergenfest]], [[Slotsfjell Festival]], [[Pukkelpop]], [[NorthSide Festival (Denmark)]] etc.


==Band members==
==Band members==
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==Discography==
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;Studio albums
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==Concert Tours==
==Concert Tours==
* Imagine Dragons on Tour (2011-12)
* Imagine Dragons on Tour (2011–12)
* Fall Tour 2012 (2012)
* Fall Tour 2012 (2012)
* Europe Tour 2012 (2012)
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* [http://www.interscope.com/artist/default.aspx?aid=1262 Imagine Dragons at Interscope]
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Imagine Dragons
Imagine Dragons as they appeared in late 2012. From left to right, Ben McKee, Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon and Dan Platzman
Imagine Dragons as they appeared in late 2012. From left to right, Ben McKee, Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon and Dan Platzman
Background information
OriginLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
GenresIndie rock, indie pop, alternative rock
Years active2007–present
LabelsInterscope Records / KIDinaKORNER
MembersDan Reynolds
Ben McKee
Wayne Sermon
Dan Platzman
Past membersAndrew Tolman
Brittany Tolman
Websiteimaginedragonsmusic.com

Imagine Dragons are an American indie rock band based in Las Vegas, Nevada.[1] Their sound has been compared to that of such bands as The Killers and Arcade Fire,[2] while their tone and lyrical content have generally been described as positive and optimistic.[3][4] The group's name is an anagram, with the original words known only to the members of the band.[5]

History

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Formation and early work (2008–2010)

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Imagine Dragons first formed in 2008 while most of its members were attending Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.[3][6] The longest-standing early lineup included Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, and married couple Andrew and Brittany Tolman.[6][7] Imagine Dragons won several local Utah Valley music and talent competitions in 2008 and 2009, including Brigham Young University's Battle of the Bands.[6] The band released two EPs titled Imagine Dragons EP[8] and Hell and Silence EP[9] in 2010, both recorded at Battle Born Studios. They returned to the studio in 2011.[10][11][12] Another EP, It's Time, was made before they signed a record deal.[13]

Lineup changes, international success and Night Visions (2011–present)

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Andrew and Brittany Tolman left the band in July 2011 and were replaced by Daniel Platzman and Theresa Flaminio for the remainder of the current tour.[7] Imagine Dragons was signed to major label Interscope Records in November 2011.[14] They worked closely with producer Alex Da Kid with whom they recorded their first major label release at Westlake Recording Studios in West Hollywood, California. An EP entitled Continued Silence was released on Valentine's Day (February 14, 2012) digitally and peaked at #40 on the Billboard 200.

Shortly after, "It's Time" was released as a single and peaked at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100. It holds the record for the longest run on the 2012 Alternative Top 10 charts.[15] The music video debuted on April 17, 2012 on all MTV affiliates and the band was named MTV PUSH Artist of the Week.[16] The video was subsequently nominated for an MTV Video Music Award in the "Best Rock Video" category. "It's Time" was certified a platinum single by the RIAA and gold by the ARIA.

The band finished recording their debut album Night Visions in the summer of 2012 at Studio X inside Palms Casino Resort and released the album in the United States on the day after Labor Day (September 4, 2012).[17] It peaked at #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.[18] The album also reached #1 on the Billboard Alternative and Rock Album charts as well as the top ten on the Austrian, Canadian, German, Irish, Norwegian, Scottish, and United Kingdom Albums (#2) charts. Night Visions is certified gold by the RIAA as well as in Canada, Norway, and Sweden. To date, the album has produced three tracks charting in the Billboard Hot 100 and four tracks charting in the UK Top 40. It has thus far produced at least two Top 40 singles in the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Belgium, New Zealand, Sweden, and Switzerland. Second single "Radioactive" reached #1 on the Billboard Alternative Songs, Billboard Rock Songs, and Swedish Singles charts and has been certified platinum in Denmark and the United States. It is the band's second single on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at #7 becoming their first top ten single in the United States.

Billboard listed them as one of "2012's Brightest New Stars".[19] Amazon.com called the band their "Favorite Rock artist of 2012".[20]

Imagine Dragons has performed "It's Time" live on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2012) and Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2012) and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2012), and Conan (2013). They performed "Radioactive" live on Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2012), The Late Show with David Letterman (2013), and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2013). Imagine Dragons took a tour around the United States, Canada, and many countries in Europe, featuring their album, Night Visions in 2012.[21][22] The tour sold out with the exception of two nearly sold out shows.

In 2013, Imagine Dragons returned to Europe and North America with the Night Visions Tour. Tickets are currently available although all of the North American dates have sold out.[23] The band announced 13 additional U.S. summer tour dates which also sold out.[24] The band then announced a North America Ampitheatre tour.[25] The band also confirmed that they were unable to fulfill the request of acting as support for Muse.[26]

They are also scheduled to perform at summer festivals including Sasquatch! Music Festival, Isle of Wight Festival, Rock am Ring and Rock im Park, Summer Sonic, Hultsfred Festival, Kanrocksas, T in the Park, Lollapalooza, Hangout Music Festival, Reading and Leeds Festivals, Summerfest, Osheaga Festival, Jay-Z's Made in America Festival, Yahoo! On the Road Festival, Bergenfest, Slotsfjell Festival, Pukkelpop, NorthSide Festival (Denmark) etc.

Band members

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Timeline

Discography

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Main article: Imagine Dragons discography
Studio albums
Extended plays

Concert Tours

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  • Imagine Dragons on Tour (2011–12)
  • Fall Tour 2012 (2012)
  • Europe Tour 2012 (2012)
  • Night Visions Tour (2013)

Awards and nominations

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Year Nominated Work Organization Award Result
2012 "It's Time" MTV Video Music Awards Best Rock Video Nominated

References

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