Panic! At The Disco always had a knack for crafting infectious pop rock anthems that have stood the test of time.
Bursting onto the music scene two decades ago, their hits like "I write sins, not tragedies" and "nine in the afternoon" continue to resonate with fans - even today.
However, despite their long-standing presence in the industry, the meaning behind the band's name remains a mystery to some. A recent Reddit thread sparked a lively discussion when a user asked: "Did Panic! At The Disco get their name from The Smiths?"
The question ignited a flurry of theories and ideas about the origins of the band's name. One user commented: "The Smiths influenced so many great bands, but so many awful ones too."
Another added: "I don't believe so, but Panic! At The Disco have cited the Smiths as one of their influences." A third chimed in with: "I didn't hear it, but good for them."
Meanwhile, fourth noted: "Brendon Urie has covered some Smiths songs before." In other words, people had all sorts of different ideas.
Some fans have speculated that the band's name was inspired by The Smiths' 1987 track "Panic", which features the lyric "burn down the disco". However, it's reported that frontman Brendon Urie revealed the name was actually borrowed from a lesser-known group called Name Taken, who were active in the late '90s.
They also penned a track titled "Panic", which included the catchy lyrics: "Panic at the disco/Sat back and took it so slow/Are you nervous? /Are you shaking?"
In its early days, Name Taken played under the alias "All That's Left", but had to switch things up after discovering the name was already taken.
Just like Panic! At The Disco, Name Taken was formed by a bunch of schoolmates who started their musical journey together during their younger years.
Despite what some people think, it seems the story behind the band's name is actually quite unique. While they were inspired by another band, it wasn't the one a lot of people think of.
When it comes to music, we learn a new piece of trivia every day. After all, artists can get inspired in all sorts of ways.
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