Weird Al Yankovic is an American singer-songwriter, musician-parodist artist, record producer, satirist,
music video director, film producer, actor, and author.
Since his first-aired comedy song in 1976, he has sold more than 12 million albums
and has performed more than 1,000 live shows.
-Wikipedia
Birth Name: Alfred Matthew Yankovic
Born: October 23, 1959 (age 64)
From: Lynwood, California, U.S.
Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Spouse(s): Suzanne Krajewski (m. 2001)
Children: daughter Nina (born in 2003)
Genre(s):
Parody,
comedy,
pop,
polka
Instrument(s):
Vocals,
accordion,
keyboards,
theremin
Occupation(s):
Singer-songwriter,
musician,
parodist,
record producer,
satirist,
actor,
music video director,
film producer,
author
Active From: 1976-present
Associated Acts:
Dr. Demento
Trademark: song parodies of famous songs
Did You Know:
• He was valedictorian of his senior high school class.
• He has a a degree in architecture from California Polytechnic State University
• He became a vegan in 1992
• He got his start on Dr. Demento's radio show (a southern California and syndicated radio personality)
• Prince has refused Yankovic permission to record parodies of his songs.
Awards:
2015 Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album "Mandatory Fun"
Quotes:
I'm still a geek on the inside, that's the important thing.
At this point I've got a bit of a track record. So people realize that when 'Weird Al' wants to go parody, it's not meant to make them look bad... it's meant to be a tribute.
I don't really look at myself as the kind of person who craves attention, but I've never been to therapy so there's probably a lot of stuff about myself that I don't know.
In a genre where most of the artists are one-hit wonders, I've been able to hang around longer than most "serious" acts. I pride myself in being a very talented leech.
I don't remember what we said to each other exactly, but it was all very friendly. I doubt I'll be invited to Coolio's next birthday party, but at least I can stop wearing that bulletproof vest to the mall.