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"Weird Al" Yankovic Appreciation Thread
Posted on 8/6/12 at 5:28 pm
Posted on 8/6/12 at 5:28 pm
Alfred Matthew Yankovic was a high school valedictorian and studied architecture in college. His college radio show earned him the nickname "Weird Al." He made a name for himself parodying popular hit music and made accompanying music videos. His first major hit was "Eat it," a parody of Michael Jackson's "Beat It."
Early Life
Singer, musician, songwriter. Alfred Matthew Yankovic was born on October 23, 1959, in the Los Angeles suburb of Downey, California, and raised in the neighboring town of Lynwood.
An only child, he first took up the accordion at age seven when a salesman came around to solicit accordion or guitar lessons for a local music school. Yankovic claimed his parents were inspired by polka star Frank Yankovic (no relation) and chose the accordion.
As a child and young teen, Al became a fan of such musician/comedians as Allan Sherman, Tom Lehrer, Spike Jones and Stan Freberg. He became especially acquainted with these musicians through the radio show of Barry Hansen, aka "Dr. Demento."
After graduating as valedictorian from Lynwood High School, Al attended the California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo to study architecture. It was at Cal Poly that Al had a radio show and earned the nickname "Weird Al."
"Weird Al" Yankovic - Eat It
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Posted on 8/6/12 at 5:41 pm to Hugo Stiglitz
I saw him at Toad's in New Haven years ago. His band was great and he went all out, even donned the blubber suit for "Fat".
Somebody has to make fun of these guys.
Somebody has to make fun of these guys.
Posted on 8/6/12 at 6:32 pm to Hugo Stiglitz
One concert I would like to see before I die.
Posted on 8/6/12 at 6:54 pm to Lee County Tiger
I've been a huge fan since the mid 80s. I own UHF on VHS and dvd. Its one of my favorite comedies ever. I'd say I owe most of my sense of comedy to him. When he came to the River Center in 2004 I had about $200 to my name but still spent the $40 to see him. It was worth it. I saw him later that year at the HOB.
Posted on 8/6/12 at 7:07 pm to Hugo Stiglitz
The guy is a genius.
Like a Surgeon, I Lost on Jeopardy, Eat it....
The hits go on and on
Like a Surgeon, I Lost on Jeopardy, Eat it....
The hits go on and on
Posted on 8/6/12 at 7:09 pm to REB BEER
Watch his Face to Face interviews on youtube. They're awesome.
Posted on 8/6/12 at 7:30 pm to Hugo Stiglitz
Albuquerque is one of the most creative songs I have ever heard.
Posted on 8/6/12 at 7:49 pm to Macintosh
Some of his originals are awesome. I loved the white and nerdy song and video as my favorite. He made a huge comeback to me with that. Straight outta Lynwood 
His drummer Bermuda Swartz is a very talented musician as well.
His drummer Bermuda Swartz is a very talented musician as well.
Posted on 8/6/12 at 8:24 pm to Hugo Stiglitz
His appearance on Marc Maron's podcast is worth listening to.
Posted on 8/6/12 at 8:52 pm to Hugo Stiglitz
even ezekiel thinks that my mind is gone
Posted on 8/6/12 at 9:13 pm to S
quote:
even ezekiel thinks that my mind is gone
Amish Paradise FTMFW
Posted on 8/7/12 at 12:19 am to Douglas Quaid
The man deserves tons of recognition for his perfectionistic take on parody.
Smells like Nirvana
Trapped in the Drive Thru
Harvey the Wonder Hamster!
and as previously mentioned.... UHF is one of the most underrated comedies of all time.
Smells like Nirvana
Trapped in the Drive Thru
Harvey the Wonder Hamster!
and as previously mentioned.... UHF is one of the most underrated comedies of all time.
Posted on 8/7/12 at 12:38 am to vilma4prez
Loved his stuff as a kid, and now i really appriciate how good his stuff really was
Amish Paradise and a couple others are damn near masterpieces
Amish Paradise and a couple others are damn near masterpieces
Posted on 8/7/12 at 1:00 am to Douglas Quaid
Some very good stuff... 
I have to go back every once in a while to relive those songs and videos and they are still awesome.
I have to go back every once in a while to relive those songs and videos and they are still awesome.
Posted on 8/7/12 at 8:38 am to TigersSEC2010
He's terrific live, his parodies are genuinely funny, and his originals are brilliant. Hell, I think Dare to be Stupid is the best Devo song ever recorded.
And his polkas are insane masterpieces.
What is there to not like about the guy? I unashamedly own his box set and play it all the damn time.
And his polkas are insane masterpieces.
What is there to not like about the guy? I unashamedly own his box set and play it all the damn time.
Posted on 8/7/12 at 8:54 am to Baloo
If technical difficulties arise in a set, he makes the band go into "radio radio" by costello
Posted on 8/7/12 at 10:18 am to Hugo Stiglitz
My favorite Weird Al original: Frank's 2000in TV
Another "original" I like is the newish CNR, about Charles Nelson Reilly.
Another "original" I like is the newish CNR, about Charles Nelson Reilly.
Posted on 8/7/12 at 2:07 pm to Baloo
quote:I've always wanted to see his live show
He's terrific live
quote:the guy comes off as a legit nice guy and everything I've read about him confirms that he is a class guy.
What is there to not like about the guy?
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