Rodney E. Pardey

Rodney E. Pardey

Rodney Erin Pardey AKA Michael Valentine (born September 14, 1976 in Las Vegas, Nevada) is a singer-songwriter for the alt-country group Romance Fantasy and a part-time professional poker player. Pardey is the eldest son of two-time WSOP bracelet holder and world-class seven-card stud player Rodney H. Pardey. He is also the inspiration for the song, "The Ballad of Michael Valentine", by the Las Vegas band The Killers. Pardey's brother is musician Ryan Pardey, and his father is professional poker player Rodney H. Pardey.