Imagine Dragons are a Las Vegas rock band formed in 2008 whose anthemic blend of alternative rock and electronic pop broke them through to mainstream success with their 2012 debut album Night Visions. The band's emotive, stadium-scale sound, anchored by Dan Reynolds's powerful vocals and Wayne Sermon's guitar work, earned them Grammy Awards and a run of chart-topping singles. They are one of the best-selling rock acts of the 2010s, with consistent involvement in all aspects of songwriting.
All four members typically receive co-writing credits across Imagine Dragons albums, giving the band a collective authorship score near 90%. Dan Reynolds dominates as the primary lyricist, but Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, and Daniel Platzman are consistently credited as co-writers on most tracks, reflecting a genuinely collaborative songwriting process unusual for mainstream pop-rock bands.
Covers all 7 studio albums.
Member Credit Breakdown
Percentage of all tracks (across all albums) where each member holds credit.
| Member | Period | Lyrics | Music | Production | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Reynolds | 2008–present |
100%
|
100%
|
0%
|
100%
|
| Wayne Sermon | 2008–present |
100%
|
100%
|
0%
|
100%
|
| Ben McKee | 2008–present |
100%
|
100%
|
0%
|
100%
|
| Daniel Platzman | 2008–present |
88%
|
88%
|
0%
|
100%
|
Discography
Night Visions
Interscope / KIDinaKORNER
Smoke + Mirrors
Interscope / KIDinaKORNER
Evolve
Interscope / KIDinaKORNER
Origins
Interscope / KIDinaKORNER
Mercury – Act 1
Interscope / KIDinaKORNER
Mercury – Act 2
Interscope / KIDinaKORNER
Loom
KIDinaKORNER / Interscope Records