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| '''Tay Zonday''' (July 6th 1982 - ) (born Adam Bahner) <ref>http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=151be882-67a1-443e-9a05-2eee53b2db58&page=2</ref> is a 25 year old ], ] and vocalist. He has appeared on the '']''<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONpjOyzgnYY</ref>,'']''<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckWvAEQEWRw</ref>, the popular blog "Vin's F*****g Uncensored Blog", and '']'',<ref Name=People/> |
'''Tay Zonday''' (July 6th 1982 - ) (born Adam Bahner) <ref>http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=151be882-67a1-443e-9a05-2eee53b2db58&page=2</ref> is a 25 year old ], ] and vocalist. He has appeared on the '']''<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONpjOyzgnYY</ref>,'']''<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckWvAEQEWRw</ref>, the popular blog "Vin's F*****g Uncensored Blog", and '']'',<ref Name=People/> where his performance received mixed reactions due to Zonday's mannerisms and unusual deep voice. | ||
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Tay Zonday (July 6th 1982 - ) (born Adam Bahner) is a 25 year old singer, songwriter and vocalist. He has appeared on the Opie & Anthony Show,Best Week Ever, the popular blog "Vin's F*****g Uncensored Blog", and Jimmy Kimmel Live, where his performance received mixed reactions due to Zonday's mannerisms and unusual deep voice.
Reactions
The Australian Daily Telegraph newspaper says: "Tay Zonday has written perhaps the most listened to song in the world right now" People Magazine wrote: "He's scored a YouTube hit with his repetitive, keyboard-driven "Chocolate Rain," and after a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Tay Zonday's star is shining even brighter." According to People, such professional musicians as John Mayer and Tre Cool have expressed admiration for the song, or have covered it. AC Media's "Dark Wizard" says: "Tay Zonday is now an internet star whether you love him or hate him, you cannot deny his musical talent."
Biography
Tay Zonday is a graduate student from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has said that growing up, his parents did not allow him to listen to popular music. When music downloading services such as Napster came around, he began to secretly build a small collection of mp3s. He described himself as a "musical orphan," having no influences and not feeling particularly connected to any musicians or bands.
Discography
Tay has not released an album, but has released a number of singles.
Singles
His most notable single is titled Chocolate Rain. He has also performed covers of "Rainbow Connection" and "Never Gonna Give You Up".
References
- http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=151be882-67a1-443e-9a05-2eee53b2db58&page=2
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONpjOyzgnYY
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckWvAEQEWRw
- ^ Orloff, Brian (9 August 2007). "'Chocolate Rain' YouTube Sensation Makes TV Debut". People. Time Inc. Retrieved 2007-08-09.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - Montgomery, Garth (August 1, 2007). "Chocolate Rain goes huge". Daily Telegraph. News Limited. Retrieved 2007-08-09.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - Dark Wizard (1 August 2007). "Tay Zonday Chocolate Rain: The Rise of a new Internet Star". A.C. Media. Retrieved 2007-08-09.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Cashmere, Tim (August 3 2007). "Green Day Drummer Tre Cool Covers Tay Zonday". Undercover. Retrieved 2007-08-09.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - http://www.hhnlive.com/features/more/322
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