Dallon Weekes
A meticulous musical architect who evolved from a cult indie frontman to a defining creative force in Panic! at the Disco's later era.
Born 1981 (age 45)·American musician and singer-songwriter·Birthday: May 4·Millennials
Biography
Dallon Weekes built his world from the ground up in Utah, fronting the quirky, DIY indie project The Brobecks long before mainstream notice. His sharp songwriting and melodic bass lines created a dedicated underground following. That cult status caught the ear of Panic! at the Disco's Brendon Urie, who brought Weekes into the fold first as a touring member, then as a full creative partner. During his official tenure, he co-wrote and performed on albums like 'Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!', helping steer the band's sound toward a sleeker, synth-driven direction. After departing Panic!, he doubled down on his own vision with I Dont Know How But They Found Me, crafting a retro-futuristic aesthetic and songs that playfully unravel mysteries, proving his skill as a self-contained storyteller and producer.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Dallon was born in 1981, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Dallon Was Born
The biggest hits of 1981
#1 Movie
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Best Picture
Chariots of Fire
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Dallon's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1981Born
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1986Started school
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1994Became a teenager
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1997Could drive
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
1999Could vote
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Turned 21
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2011Turned 30
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2021Turned 40
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 45 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Co-wrote and performed on Panic! at the Disco's album 'Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!'.
- Built a dedicated fanbase for his independent band, The Brobecks, through self-released music.
- Founded and leads the alternative pop duo I Dont Know How But They Found Me, achieving critical acclaim.
- His song 'I Write Sins Not Tragedies' (from his Brobecks era) was famously covered by Panic! at the Disco.
Did You Know?
He designed the cover art for several of his own releases, including The Brobecks' 'Violent Things'.
He is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist, playing bass, guitar, keyboards, and more.
The name of his current band, I Dont Know How But They Found Me, is a line from the film 'Back to the Future'.
He was a Mormon missionary in Florida during his late teens.
“I write songs about awkward moments and strange thoughts that won't leave my head.”
