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'''Robert Howard Cantor''' (born August 26, 1983) is an American singer-songwriter and creator of multiple [[viral video]]s. He is mostly known as a vocalist, guitarist, and co-writer for the indie rock band [[Tally Hall (band)|Tally Hall]] and sometimes referred to as "Yellow Tie" by some fans.

In addition, Cantor is also known for his solo work as a [[comedy music]]ian and viral video creator, particularly from the viral comedy song "[[Shia LaBeouf (song)|Shia LaBeouf]]", in which actor [[Shia LaBeouf]] is depicted as a [[Human cannibalism|cannibal]]istic [[serial killer]]. His other work has included a solo album titled ''Not a Trampoline'' (2014), and another viral video, "[[Perfect (Rob Cantor song)|29 Celebrity Impressions, 1 Original Song]]".

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Cantor was born and raised in [[Bloomfield Hills, Michigan|Bloomfield Hills]], Michigan, the son of David and Cathy Cantor.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/djnews/djn.2016.05.19.001/53 | title=May 19, 2016 - Image 53 }}</ref><ref name=unrated/> His father is an [[OB-GYN]]. Cantor is [[Jewish people|Jewish]]; he had his [[bar mitzvah]] at [[Temple Israel (West Bloomfield, Michigan)|Temple Israel]] in [[West Bloomfield Township, Michigan|West Bloomfield Township]], Michigan.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Chessler |first1=Suzanne |title=Building Buzz: Ann Arbor–based band Tally Hall boasts a debut CD, a national tour and three Jewish members |url=https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/djnews/djn.2006.01.05.001/85 |access-date=13 June 2023 |work=[[The Detroit Jewish News]] |date=2006-01-05 |pages=45, 49 |language=en |via=[[University of Michigan]]}}</ref>

LaterIn 2002, [[Rob Cantor]], [[Zubin Sedghi]], and Zach Krasman formed the band listedBlack. They made the EP Songs About Girls, and disbanded the same year. Later in 2002, while attending [[University of Michigan]], he formed [[Tally Hall]] with bassist Zubin Sedghi and musician Andrew Horowitz. He majored in [[molecular biology]], with a minor in nonprofessional music. He graduated in 2005, and turned down a full scholarship to [[medical school]] in order to pursue music full-time with Tally Hall.<ref name=unrated>{{cite journal|title=Tally Hall: Welcome To Tally Hall|journal=Unrated Magazine|last=Lax|first=Rick|url=http://www.unratedmagazine.com/Document.cfm?Page=Features/index.cfm&Article_ID=245|access-date=August 6, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604010935/http://www.unratedmagazine.com/Document.cfm?Page=Features/index.cfm&Article_ID=245|archive-date=June 4, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Career==

===Tally Hall===

Between 2002 and 2011, Cantor performed as a guitarist and vocalist of the [[Michigan]]-based band [[Tally Hall (band)|Tally Hall]]. As of August 2025, Tally Hall is currently on hiatus. The band's five members are distinguished by the color of their neckties, with Cantor's signature color being yellow.<ref name=DO>{{cite interview|last=Cantor |first=Rob |interviewer=Darryl Smyers |title=Tally Hall's Rob Cantor Estimates That His Band's Cult Following Counts 200 Billion Fans|url=http://www.dallasobserver.com/music/tally-halls-rob-cantor-estimates-that-his-bands-cult-following-counts-200-billion-fans-7055694|periodical=[[Dallas Observer]]|date=August 4, 2011|access-date=August 6, 2015}}</ref>

Cantor's career as a member of Tally Hall saw the release of two full-length albums: ''[[Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum (album)|Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum]]'' (2005), and ''[[Good & Evil (album)|Good & Evil]]'' (2011). The band also released one full demo album, titled ''[[Complete Demos]]'' (2004).<ref name=DO/> "[[The Bidding]]", which Cantor co-provided lead vocals for, was [[RIAA certification|certified gold]] by the [[RIAA]] on July 12, 2023, along with the band's song "[[Hidden in the Sand]]".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=Tally+Hall|title=American single certifications – Tally Hall – The Bidding|website=[[Recording Industry Association of America]]|accessdate=August 23, 2023}}</ref>

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