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Ryan Pardey
American singer-songwriter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ryan Pardey is a musician, singer, songwriter, promoter, tour manager, actor, left-handed guitar player, and DJ from Las Vegas.[1] He is best known as the singer and songwriter for Halloween Town, which has featured members of The Killers, Louis XIV, and The Shys.[1][2][3] Pardey is also well known for portraying Santa Claus on A Great Big Sled (2006) and Don't Shoot Me Santa (2007), two Christmas music videos released by The Killers. Pardey appeared as Santa again for The Killers in the two sequel Christmas singles, I Feel It in My Bones (2012)[4] and Dirt Sledding (2015).[5] He also appears in the videos and as illustrations in the artwork for both singles.[4][5]
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![]() Pardey performing in 2011 | |
Background information | |
Born | (1979-02-25) February 25, 1979 (age 45) Las Vegas |
Genres | indie folk, indie rock |
Occupation(s) | musician, singer, song writer, promoter, tour manager, actor, DJ |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, Vocals |
Years active | 1999–present |