Joe Yates
Panic! At The Disco made bangers for the last two decades, but not many people know where their name came from.
It's weird to think about how our favorite bands were named; for instance I'm trying to figure out the meaning behind a relatively new artist I'm loving at the minute called Untold River, while some fans of The Beatles have just realized why they spell their name with an 'A'.
Taking to Reddit, one user asked: "Did Panic! at the Disco get their name from The Smiths?
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"I heard some people talk about it and i’m wondering if Panic! at the Disco got their band name from The Smiths song: Panic?"
One user commented: "I don't believe so, but IIRC Panic! at the Disco have cited the Smiths as one of their influences."
While another added: "And Brendon Urie has covered some smiths songs before."
Yes, frontman Urie has been vocal about just how fond he was of The Smiths, but when it comes to the naming of his band, there isn't any relation.
According to reports, Urie once said that the name actually derives from a much lesser-known band called 'Name Taken', which funnily enough was named 'All That's Left' before discovering that name was indeed taken.
The '90s band also had a hit called 'Panic' with the lyrics including the words 'panic at the disco'.
So, I guess it all worked out in the end.
It comes as Panic! At The Disco announced in January 2023 that they were splitting up after their upcoming European tour.
Having formed back in 2004, they had a decent run, with Urie remaining as the band's lead vocalist ever since.
Urie issued the following statement: "Well, it’s been a hell of a journey... Growing up in Vegas I could’ve never imagined where this life would take me. So many places all over the world, and all the friends we’ve made along the way.
"But sometimes a journey must end for a new one to begin. We’ve been trying to keep it to ourselves, though some of you may have heard... Sarah and I are expecting a baby very soon!
"The prospect of being a father and getting to watch my wife become a mother is both humbling and exciting. I look forward to this next adventure.
"That said, 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."
He went on to thank his fans for their 'immense support over the years'.