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Dan Reynolds Discusses Departure from Mormonism and LGBTQ+ Advocacy

The Imagine Dragons frontman reflects on his complex relationship with the church and his commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

  • Reynolds grew up in a conservative Mormon household and served a two-year mission in Nebraska.
  • He left the church in his early 20s, citing harm to LGBTQ+ youth as a major concern.
  • Despite leaving, Reynolds maintains a close relationship with his Mormon family.
  • He founded the LOVELOUD Foundation in 2017 to support LGBTQ+ charities.
  • Imagine Dragons is set to begin their Loom world tour at the end of July.
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