Rock star shocks fans as he quits huge noughties band to concentrate on surprise new career
IMAGINE Dragons drummer Daniel Platzman has shocked fans after quitting the band to concentrate on a surprise new career.
Daniel, 37, announced his departure today in an Instagram post, revealing his plans to pursue a career in film scoring and composing.
Sharing a concert photo, 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.
“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.”
The Atlanta-native had been with the group for 13 years and has played on all of their albums.
His bandmates, Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon and Ben McKee will continue without him.
It is not yet known who will replace Platzman on drums.
Formed in 2008, the band’s journey from local obscurity to international stardom started on the stages of the Las Vegas Strip.
Their breakthrough album, Night Visions, released in 2012, marked a turning point in their career.
The album’s singles, Radioactive and Demons, dominated the charts, with the former even setting a record for the longest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100.
Beyond their musical success, Imagine Dragons have also become known for their philanthropic endeavors.
The band has been involved in various charitable causes, including mental health awareness and supporting music education.