Rob Paravonian
About Rob Paravonian
Rob Paravonian is a comedian, best known for his Pachelbel Rant, which parodies the use of the chord progression from Pachelbel's Canon in many popular songs. Born in Waukegan, Illinois, the son of a first-generation Armenian-American schoolteacher and local politician, he learned cello at age six and taught himself guitar and bass in high school. While attending college at USC in Los Angeles, Paravonian began working as a comedian, later studying improvisation at the Second City Training Center in Chicago and becoming a regular at the Improv. Originally a traditional stand-up comedian, he began incorporating his guitar into his act, developing comical songs. After moving to New York he became a regular at Catch a Rising Star and has appeared on Comedy Central and VH1. His Pachelbel Rant YouTube video has attracted more than 16.1 million viewers. In 2005 he performed for U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
Videos (201)
Videos 121 to 144 of 201.
1:35Free Chris Christie, The Musical!
1.1K views![Brad Paisley & Rachel Platten love insurance, and so do I! [52Sellout Week 36]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ca7X_--hiPg/hqdefault.jpg)
1:34Brad Paisley & Rachel Platten love insurance, and so do I! [52Sellout Week 36]
1.1K views![Fix an Inkjet with a hammer! [52 Sellout Week 15]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OvZgHWjVN5U/hqdefault.jpg)
1:14Fix an Inkjet with a hammer! [52 Sellout Week 15]
1.1K views
1:32Bane Addresses the MTA's N Train Shutdown
1.1K views
3:12Life is a Drag!
1K views![Buffet, Oh Yeah! [Live Album Lyric Video]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LfcOsZAcHWM/hqdefault.jpg)
2:57Buffet, Oh Yeah! [Live Album Lyric Video]
1K views![Pop Songwriters—[Live Album Official Lyric Video]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rfeijQXeHuk/hqdefault.jpg)
1:35Pop Songwriters—[Live Album Official Lyric Video]
990 views
2:00The BEST WAY to deal with FAKE NEWS in your FEED
988 views![Bud's Discount Furniture [52 Sellout Week 25]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2L8A39SrKS8/hqdefault.jpg)
1:03Bud's Discount Furniture [52 Sellout Week 25]
981 views![Ghostbusters as a 1980s drama [52 Sellout Week 43]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f3MjWgUQN5s/hqdefault.jpg)
1:06Ghostbusters as a 1980s drama [52 Sellout Week 43]
963 views![How to play Pokemon Go without killing yourself [52 Sellout Week 30]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mmjrAphSNtw/hqdefault.jpg)
1:05How to play Pokemon Go without killing yourself [52 Sellout Week 30]
953 views
0:424 AA Rechargeable Batteries Unboxing
950 views![The Other Property Brothers [52 Sellout Week 20]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-v3Jyi0cqJE/hqdefault.jpg)
0:55The Other Property Brothers [52 Sellout Week 20]
939 views![Iron Maiden Airlines [52 Sellout Week 09]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ABBMeuTvE7I/hqdefault.jpg)
1:02Iron Maiden Airlines [52 Sellout Week 09]
939 views
3:43The WB--Lyrics Video
925 views
14:06Top Ten 52 Sellout Commercials
924 views
0:17How to Play The Middle by Maren Morris or whomever, with Rob P.
921 views
2:29Were Those Really the Days?
920 views![How To Pay Zero Income Tax [52 Sellout Week 14]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/F2bJUW7KMHI/hqdefault.jpg)
1:06How To Pay Zero Income Tax [52 Sellout Week 14]
911 views![Last Super Bowl’s “Dead Kid” Returns With New Emo Ad [52 Sellout Week 5]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QMLP28pY_hs/hqdefault.jpg)
1:06Last Super Bowl’s “Dead Kid” Returns With New Emo Ad [52 Sellout Week 5]
881 views
0:40Announcing the Rob P. Digital Box Set!
829 views![Sappy Commercial Sends Terrible Message [52 Sellout Bonus 1]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Giz668SJ4bQ/hqdefault.jpg)
1:36Sappy Commercial Sends Terrible Message [52 Sellout Bonus 1]
817 views![Uber & You! [52 Sellout Week 7]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jejQfQ_K1Yc/hqdefault.jpg)
0:37Uber & You! [52 Sellout Week 7]
807 views
3:29Andy the Amazon Android Official Lyric Video
794 viewsGuest appearances (3)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Rob Paravonian.
Guest appearances 1 to 3 of 3.
49:08"What Just Happened?!" this week featuring comedians John Fugelsang, Helen Hong & Rob Paravonian
Dean Obeidallah
746 views
47:35What Just Happened?! with Tara Dublin, Wali Collins & Rob Paravonian
Dean Obeidallah
691 views
55:33'What Just Happened?!' with Rob Paravonian & Tina Dupuy!
Dean Obeidallah
37 viewsChannels on this page: Dean Obeidallah
Frequently asked questions
What is Rob Paravonian's Pachelbel Rant?
The Pachelbel Rant, Rob Paravonian's best-known piece, parodies how the chord progression from Pachelbel's Canon is used in many popular songs.
Where is Rob Paravonian from?
Rob Paravonian was born in Waukegan, Illinois, the son of a first-generation Armenian-American schoolteacher and local politician.
Does Rob Paravonian play music?
Yes. Rob Paravonian learned cello at age six and taught himself guitar and bass in high school. Later he brought the guitar into his stand-up act and began developing comical songs.
How did Rob Paravonian start in comedy?
Rob Paravonian began working as a comedian while attending college at USC in Los Angeles. He later studied improvisation at the Second City Training Center in Chicago and became a regular at the Improv.
Where has Rob Paravonian performed?
After moving to New York, Rob Paravonian became a regular at Catch a Rising Star, and he has appeared on Comedy Central and VH1. In 2005 he performed for U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
