George Ryan Ross (b. August 30, 1986 in Las Vegas, Nevada) is the lead guitarist, back-up vocalist and occasional pianist for the band Panic! at the Disco. He is notably the original lyricist for songs on band's debut album A Fever You Can't Sweat Out.
George Ryan Ross was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada where he attended Bishop Gorman High School. He was raised by an alcoholic father, who recently died due to alcoholism.[1] Two songs on Panic! at the Disco's debut album A Fever You Can't Sweat Out were written about his personal experience with his father, Camisado and Nails For Breakfast, Tacks for Snacks.[2]
As a child, he lived in the same neighborhood as bandmate Spencer Smith and the two have been good friends since age 5.
Brendon Boyd Urie (b. April 12, 1987 in Las Vegas, Nevada)[1] is the lead singer of the band Panic! at the Disco. He also plays keyboard, accordion, piano, organ, cello, bass, drums and guitar.[2]
Urie was raised as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.[2] He attended Palo Verde High School, located in the unincorporated community of Summerlin, Las Vegas, Nevada. He joined Panic! during his senior year of high school.
It was at Palo Verde High School in his guitar class that Brendon met Brent Wilson. Brent had asked Brendon to try out as guitarist for Panic! as they were looking for a replacement at the time.[3]
Originally, Urie was not the band's lead singer. Rather, the position had belonged to current guitarist and lyricist, Ryan Ross. However when the band heard him sing backup during a rehearsal, they were quite impressed with his vocal abilities and unanimously decided to make him the singer.[4]
Brendon was putting a lot of time into band during his senior year of high school. This lead to him almost not graduating
After graduation, Brendon's parents strongly encouraged him to attend college, but against their wishes he chose to pursue his interests in music and helped get Panic! at the Disco off the ground.
Brendon was later asked to leave his home by his disapproving parents upon deciding to pursue Panic! At The Disco, and was forced to rent a one room apartment with only his job at a local Smoothie Hut to support him, as well as help pay for the rent of the band's practice space.[6]
After his father saw him at their first major show in Las Vegas, NV Brendon's parents started supporting their son.[5] In later months, upon seeing his success, they are now very supportive of him and his career.
2006-09-02 09:58:27
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answered by miraob86 4
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As far as nationality goes, they Brendon is Gay-American, Ryan is half Gay and half Irish.
2006-09-02 17:47:29
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answered by Anonymous
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