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United States Dan Avidan is an American musician, internet personality, comedian, and actor, recognized for his impactful roles in musical comedy and digital content creation.
Avidan performs under the stage name of Danny Sexbang with collaborator Brian Wecht, also known as Ninja Brian. Avidan met Wecht through a mutual friend.
Dan Avidan (Danny Sexbang) and Brian Wecht (Ninja Brian), in collaboration with Fantoons, created 'Ninja Sex Party: The Gigantic Comic' and an official coloring book.
Avidan briefly partnered with Mondo Media to host 'Dirty Shorts,' a sketch comedy miniseries, and co-created/voiced 'DJs in PJs.' He also composed 'Dick Figures: The Movie: The Song' for their soundtrack.
Avidan performed with Steel Panther at their House of Blues venue and collaborated on music videos and songs.
Avidan composed theme and background tracks for various shows, including 'Power Rangers RPM,' with producer William J. Sullivan.
Avidan composed theme and background tracks for various shows, including 'White Collar,' with producer William J. Sullivan.
Avidan was featured on the track 'Magnum Bullets' from Night Runner's album 'Thunderbird,' released in September 2017.
Avidan collaborated with TWRP on tracks like 'Starlight Brigade' and 'The No Pants Dance,' and TWRP serves as Ninja Sex Party's backing band.
Avidan released collaborative acoustic cover albums, 'Dan Avidan & Super Guitar Bros,' with the duo.
Avidan was announced as a voice actor for the indie stop motion studio Apartment D Films, playing 'Ruff Ruff Red' in their upcoming series 'Ruff Ruff Danger Dogs.'
Leigh Daniel Avidan was born on March 14, 1979, in Springfield, New Jersey. He pursued advertising at Boston University. Avidan began his musical journey in late 2002, joining the indie rock band The Northern Hues in Philadelphia. As their lead singer and lyricist, he contributed to their self-titled EP, released on December 14, 2004, and a live track from July 16, 2005. Following The Northern Hues’ dissolution in mid-2005 due to creative differences, Avidan co-founded the Brooklyn-based alternative rock duo Skyhill in 2006 with Peter Lennox. Skyhill released “Run With the Hunted” on May 16, 2007, and later reunited for the standalone single “Firefly” in 2015, as well as a new album, “Out in the Moonlight,” released on October 13, 2023.
Avidan’s career took a significant turn in 2009 when he formed the musical comedy duo Ninja Sex Party with Brian Wecht. Performing as “Danny Sexbang,” Avidan crafted a comedic persona that, alongside Wecht’s “Ninja Brian,” garnered popularity through music videos and live performances. The duo released multiple albums that charted on Billboard, including “NSFW” (2011), “Strawberries and Cream” (2013), and “Attitude City” (2015). In 2013, Avidan also joined the popular YouTube channel Game Grumps as a co-host with Arin Hanson, expanding his reach as an internet personality. The dynamic between Avidan and Hanson revitalized the show, drawing new audiences and contributing to its professional growth. Additionally, he collaborated with Wecht and Hanson to form the rap-based comedy music trio Starbomb, releasing several video game-themed parody albums that also achieved Billboard chart success.
Throughout his career, Avidan has engaged in diverse projects beyond his primary musical and internet ventures. He has composed theme music for shows like Power Rangers RPM and White Collar, and appeared in various web series and as a guest on YouTube channels such as Did You Know Gaming? and Good Mythical Morning. His acting credits include the YouTube Premium series “Good Game” (2017) and voice roles in video games like “Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator” (2017) and “River City Girls” (2019). In late 2021, Avidan announced the formation of Shadow Academy, a rock duo with Jim Roach, releasing their debut album on April 22, 2022. He also continues to record with Skyhill and collaborates with artists like Super Guitar Bros, releasing acoustic cover albums that showcase his vocal versatility.
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