Panic! At The Disco was formed by childhood friends in Las Vegas, Nevada. The name was inspired by the song 'Panic' by the band Name Taken, which contains the lyrics: 'Panic at the disco / Sat back and took it so slow.' While many people mistakenly believe the name refers to the song 'Panic' by The Smiths, the band has confirmed that Name Taken was the actual source. The exclamation point was a stylistic choice that became a point of contention among fans when the band briefly removed it in 2008 for the release of their album 'Pretty. Odd.' and then reinstated it in 2009. The band, led by Brendon Urie, became a staple of the emo-pop genre with 'A Fever You Can't Sweat Out' before evolving into a more theatrical pop sound. The group officially disbanded in early 2023.