Grammy Award-winning pop rock band's drummer shocks fans as he QUITS to pursue an entirely different career Do YOU have a story? Email [email protected] By Chikamso Chukwuenyem For Mailonline Published: 01:31, 24 August 2024 | Updated: 01:34, 24 August 2024 e-mail View comments Imagine Dragon's drummer has quit to pursue an entirely different career, it was announced on Wednesday. Daniel Platzman revealed he had left the band after 13 years in an Instagram post.
Sharing a photo of the foursome on-stage, Daniel, 37, announced his departure and told fans what to expect from him next. He wrote: 'After an incredible journey of over a decade, I will be departing the amazing band that is Imagine Dragons. 'I wanted to share my deepest gratitude to you, the fans, for your unwavering support and sharing in the joy of music with me.
Grammy Award-winning pop rock band's drummer has quit to pursue an entirely different career, it was announced on Wednesday Daniel Platzman, of Imagine Dragons, revealed he had left the band after 13 years in an Instagram post Sharing a photo of the foursome on-stage, Daniel, 37, announced his departure and told fans what to expect from him next 'Connecting with you all has truly been the highlight of this chapter. I’m excited to be able to share more soon about the projects I’ve been hard at work on over the past few months centered on my biggest passion: film scoring and composing. 'I promise you’ll be the first to know.
Stay tuned.' Read More Imagine Dragons helps Ukrainian teenager whose home was destroyed in Russian war get his house rebuilt - after he was featured in music video Removing any doubt that there was any bad blood, all three remaining members commented their support on Daniel's post. Lead singer Dan Reynolds, 37, wrote: 'Love you Platz - i can’t wait to see what the future holds for you ♥️.
' Guitarist Wayne Sermon, 40, wrote: 'Can’t wait to see where your immense talent takes you next. All the best.' And keyboardist Ben McKee, 39, wrote: 'Love you Platz! Looking forward to making more Cat Boiz music in the future.
❤️❤️❤️.' Imagine Dragons formed in 2008 with four members: Dan, Andrew Beck, Dave Lemke, Andrew Tolman, and actress Aurora Florence. Wayne joined shortly afterwards with Ben, and Daniel joined 2011.
Andrew Beck, Dave, and Aurora all left Imagine Dragons in 2009. Andrew left in 2011, at the same time as his wife, Brittany Tolman, who had joined in 2009. Theresa Flaminio was also briefly in the band in 2011.
Daniel's Instagram bio now reads: 'Film Composer, Producer, and Musician Formerly @imaginedragons board member of @kulturecity' Removing any doubt that there was any bad blood, all three remaining members commented their support on Daniel's post Pictured in 2022: the Imagine Dragons line-up from 2011 till Wednesday: (L-R) Dan Reynolds, 37, Daniel, Wayne Sermon, 40, and Ben McKee, 39 Imagine Dragons have released six albums in their 16-year run. Their breakthrough came with their debut album Night Visions (2012) which spawned smash hits Radioactive and Demons - both topping the US charts. Rolling Stone named Radioactive, which once held the record for most weeks charted on the Billboard Hot 100, the 'biggest rock hit of the year'.
Imagine Dragons are also known for being passionate about social issues such as mental health awareness, supporting music education, and supporting Ukranians. Share or comment on this article: Grammy Award-winning pop rock band's drummer shocks fans as he QUITS to pursue an entirely different career e-mail Add comment.
