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"Weird Al" Yankovic
Personb. 1959 · Downey, United States, United States
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Bio
Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic is an American musician, comedian, and actor best known for his humorous parodies of popular songs. Born in Downey, California, in 1959, he began releasing comedy albums in the early 1980s and quickly became a household name with hits such as "Eat It" and "Like a Surgeon." Over a career spanning more than four decades, Yankovic has earned multiple Grammy Awards and sold millions of records worldwide. Beyond parody, Yankovic is also recognized for his original comedy songs and his distinctive polka medleys that mash up current hits. He has maintained a consistent presence in popular culture through music videos, television appearances, and a 2022 biographical film, continuing to release new material and tour into the 2020s.
Popular tracks
- 13:23
Amish Paradise (Parody of "Gangsta's Paradise" by Coolio)
56.8M plays
- 23:38
Fat
20.4M plays
- 32:51
White & Nerdy (Parody of "Ridin'" by Chamillionaire feat. Krayzie Bone)
46M plays
- 42:57
Party In the CIA (Parody of "Party In The U.S.A." by Miley Cyrus)
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- 54:47
Polka Face
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- 65:29
The Saga Begins (Lyrical Adaption of "American Pie")
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- 73:22
Eat It
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- 83:43
Word Crimes
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- 94:06
NOW That's What I Call Polka!
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- 103:37
Ebay (Parody of "I Want It That Way" by the Backstreet Boys)
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- 112:23
Foil
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- 123:44
Hardware Store
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Albums
Bad Hair Day
Album · 1996
Straight Outta Lynwood
Album · 2006
Mandatory Fun
Album · 2014
Alpocalypse
Album · 2011
Running With Scissors
Album · 1999
Even Worse
Album · 1988
Poodle Hat
Album · 2003
"Weird Al" Yankovic
Album · 1983
In 3-D
Album · 1984
Dare To Be Stupid
Album · 1985
Off The Deep End
Album · 1992
Alapalooza
Album · 1993