Daniel Platzman
Musician and drummer for Imagine Dragons
A musician active in the American rock band Imagine Dragons, co-founded in 2008. The band achieved significant commercial success with the release of the album 'Night Visions' in 2012, featuring the hit single 'It's Time.' This album peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 chart. Platzman contributed to the band's distinctive sound and performance style, which combined elements of rock and pop. The band's second album, 'Smoke + Mirrors,' released in 2015, further solidified their status in the music industry with tracks such as 'I Bet My Life.'
Drummed for Imagine Dragons
Contributed to 'Night Visions' and 'Smoke + Mirrors'
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