| American singer, songwriter, musician, founder of the rock band Imagine Dragons Date of Birth: 14.07.1987 Country: USA |
Daniel Coulter Reynolds, better known as Dan Reynolds, was born on July 14, 1987, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was raised in a large Mormon family as the seventh child among nine siblings. From a young age, Dan was exposed to music through church and personal exploration. Despite his initial hesitations about pursuing music as a career, his passion for songwriting grew, and he became proficient in playing multiple instruments, including piano, saxophone, drums, and guitar.
After high school, Dan attended a Mormon-affiliated college, where he continued to pursue music. He realized his true calling after participating in student music competitions and decided to leave college to focus on his creative endeavors.
In 2008, Dan joined forces with Wayne Sermon, Brittany Tolman, and Andrew Tolman to form the band Imagine Dragons. The band's initial repertoire consisted of covers of popular songs, but Reynolds's introspective and reflective lyrics gradually transformed their sound. They made their breakthrough performance at the Las Vegas Festival in 2010, replacing the band Train and impressing both critics and the audience.
In 2012, Imagine Dragons released their debut studio album, "Night Visions," which became a global success. The lead single, "Radioactive," became a chart-topping hit and won the band a Grammy Award. Subsequent albums, such as "Smoke + Mirrors" and "Evolve," featured hit songs like "Believer," which became the band's signature anthem.
In addition to his work with Imagine Dragons, Reynolds collaborated with various artists and participated in soundtrack projects. In 2016, he contributed the song "Sucker For Pain" to the soundtrack of the film "Suicide Squad," which became a top-five hit in multiple countries.
Imagine Dragons' follow-up album, "Origins," was released in 2018 and topped both the US and Canadian charts. The single "Natural" became another major hit and was featured in film and television projects.
Reynolds is known for his vocal support of LGBTQ+ rights and his advocacy against cancer. He founded the annual LOVELOUD Festival, which raises funds for LGBTQ+ organizations. He also donated his childhood home to Encircle, a non-profit organization that supports LGBTQ+ youth.
Dan Reynolds married Aja Volkman, the lead singer of the rock band Nico Vega, in 2011. They have four children: Arrow Eve, Coco Rae, Gia James, and Valentine. Reynolds has been open about his personal struggles and the challenges he has faced in his marriage, which has included two periods of separation and reconciliation.
Reynolds remains an active and influential figure in the music industry. Imagine Dragons' latest album, "Mercury - Act 2," was released in 2022 and has spawned hit singles like "Sharks." Reynolds continues to use his platform to raise awareness for important social causes and inspire fans through his music and advocacy.