Tay Zonday
Tay Zonday stands as a defining figure among American Musicians of the Millennial.
American YouTube personality
"Tay Zonday's most defining career moment was the release of his song 'Chocolate Rain' on YouTube in 2007." — About Tay Zonday
| Metric | Tay Zonday | Avg Musician | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 43 | 57 | -14 yrs |
| Career length | 25 yrs | ~35 yrs | -10 yrs |
| Based on 830 Musician profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Tay Zonday
Did you know that Tay Zonday's viral hit 'Chocolate Rain' was spontaneously written and recorded in his apartment, becoming an overnight global phenomenon?
- His birth name is Adam Nyerere Bahner, adopting 'Tay Zonday' for his online persona.
- He graduated from The Evergreen State College with a degree in American Ethnic Studies.
- He voiced the character 'The Announcer' for the Comedy Central show 'Mind of Mencia'.
- Zonday contributed his distinctive voice to a commercial for the Mozilla Firefox browser.
- He performed 'Chocolate Rain' live with the band Weezer and appeared on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'.
Tay Zonday's most defining career moment was the release of his song 'Chocolate Rain' on YouTube in 2007. The video, featuring his unique vocal style and deadpan delivery, quickly went viral, garnering tens of millions of views and becoming one of the internet's earliest and most iconic memes. This single video catapulted him from obscurity to international internet fame.
Tay Zonday is remembered as a pioneering figure in early YouTube virality, demonstrating the platform's power to create instant global celebrities. His 'Chocolate Rain' phenomenon cemented his place in internet meme history and influenced a generation of creators.