Weird Al Yankovic

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'Weird Al' Yankovic Premiere

The '90s icon is back and wearing leather pants in new video.

Watch "Weird Al" Yankovic's 'Craigslist' on Spinner

Born: Lynwood, CA, 1959

Years Active: 1984-2008

Influenced by: Spike Jones, Allan Sherman, Mark Mothersbaugh, Tom Lehrer, Stan Freberg

Genre: Pop

Biography: The foremost song parodist of the MTV era, "Weird Al" Yankovic carried the torch of musical humor more proudly and more ...

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Jul 02 2009 10:30AM by Dan Reilly

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Spinner: Rather than take the traditional released route with his new EP, "Weird Al" Yankovic embraced the inevitable, titled it 'Internet Leaks' and started putting out the tracks one at a time digitally. "My next album isn't going to be out for quite some ... Read more

 
Jun 15 2009 7:00AM by Dan Reilly

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Spinner: If you're wondering what Doors singer Jim Morrison has to do with Craigslist in "Weird Al" Yankovic's new video, the answer is nothing. "I thought it would be anachronistically weird to have me as Jim Morrison screaming about Craigslist," Yankovic ... Read more

 
Oct 23 2008 4:00AM by Gaylord Fields

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Spinner: On This Date in 1959: "Weird Al" Yankovic is born Alfred Matthew Yankovic in Downey, Calif. The Almanac Advises for October 23: "In any kingdom, the court jester is perhaps one of the powerful people in the royal court. His ability to bring up ... Read more

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