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Horror Icon John Carpenter Has a Surprising Connection to Beloved Christmas Song
ComicBook.comStory by Joe Garza
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Iconic horror director John Carpenter's surprising connection to the classic Christmas song 'Jingle Bell Rock' reveals his unexpected musical roots.
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- Carpenter's father, Howard Carpenter, played violin on the hit song 'Jingle Bell Rock' by Brenda Lee, showcasing the director's musical pedigree beyond the horror genre.
- Carpenter's father was a highly accomplished musician, serving as the head of Western Kentucky University's music department and performing and recording with renowned artists like Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash.
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John Carpenter, Howard Carpenter, Brenda Lee, Kurt Russell, David Gordon Green, Bob Clark, Dudley Moore, Alexander Salkind, Ilya Salkind, Roger Donaldson, Jeannot Szwarc, Western Kentucky University, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Halloween, Escape from New York, Prince of Darkness, They Live, Black Christmas, Superman, Supergirl, Jingle Bell Rock, The Thing, Halloween, Black Christmas, Santa Claus: The Movie