We all know Ryan Tedder is a talented songwriter and musician. We’ve heard the numerous hits he’s conceived as part of OneRepublic and the countless others he’s written for Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson, and Maroon 5, to name (literally) just a few.
Now, we’re wildly speculating here, but could Ryan Tedder’s power of song be derived from his glorious head of hair, a la Samson? Probably not, because that would be foolish, but we don’t want to take any chances. Instead, let us bask at the wondrous sight known as Ryan Tedder’s hair. Long or short, it calls out to you: “Run your fingers through me and BE HAPPY!”
But don’t do that if you meet him. That would be rude.
Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic (C) views an iPhone 6s alongside Apple CEO Tim Cook (R) during an Apple media event in San Francisco, California on September 9, 2015. Apple unveiled its iPad Pro, saying the large-screen tablet has the power and capabilities to replace a laptop computer. AFP PHOTO/JOSH EDELSON (Photo credit should read Josh Edelson/AFP/Getty Images)
Apple CEO Tim Cook finds inspiration for the iPhone’s sleek design from Ryan Tedder’s hair.
NEW YORK – MAY 28: Musician Ryan Tedder of the band One Republic performs on NBC’s “Today” at Rockefeller Center on May 28, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
OK, everyone together: “We pledge allegiance, to Ryan Tedder’s hair…”
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 12: Producer/engineer Ryan Tedder, winner of the GRAMMY for Album of the Year for “21”, poses in the press room at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
WHOA OMG we didn’t know Ryan Tedder’s hair won a Grammy!
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 02: Singer Ryan Tedder poses in the Getty Images and Wonderwall.com photo booth and green room at “Trevor Live” honoring Katy Perry and Audi of America for The Trevor Project held at The Hollywood Palladium on December 2, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images for Trevor Project)
Alone? With a head of hair like that? N E V E R.
LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 18: Musician Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic attends the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Look at that hair gracefully falling off to the side of Ryan’s head.
NEW YORK, NY – JULY 25: Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic performs on NBC’s “Today” at the NBC’s TODAY Show on July 25, 2014 in New York, New York. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
“Yes, hi Ryan can you please come closer? We want to get your hair in this selfie.”
NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 11: Ryan Tedder attends “The Giver” premiere after party on August 11, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
“Call me Santana featuring Rob Thomas because my hair is smoooooth.” But seriously you’re A HOT ONE, Ryan Tedder.
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 19: Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic and Clive Davis attend Angel Ball 2015 hosted by Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on October 19, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation)
Clive Davis: “Whoa Ryan, don’t hide under that fedora!”
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 19: Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic and Clive Davis attend Angel Ball 2015 hosted by Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on October 19, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation)
Ryan Tedder: “Yes, Mr. Davis.”
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 15: Musicians Ed Sheeran (L) and Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic attend The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS)
We all know Ed Sheeran is a cheeky boy but MAN OH MAN does Ryan Tedder’s hair get his engine running.
See Ryan Tedder, his hair, and OneRepublic when they headline Fresh Fall Fest on Thursday, October 13th at NYC’s iconic Beacon Theater! Get all the details here.