Weird Al Yankovic

Weird Al Yankovic is a popular musician, satirist and accordion player who has had a long and successful career creating parody versions of popular songs.

Early Career

When Yankovic was a high school senior, he sent a homemade tape to a popular radio DJ that played comedy music. During his sophomore year in Architecture school, he became the DJ of the university's radio station where he took on the nickname "Weird Al". In 1978, he released his first recording, "Take me Down", which mocked local landmarks. In 1979, he recorded the song "My Bologna" (a parody of the song "My Sharona") and send it to the radio personality Dr. Demento, who ended up played it on the air. By the time Yankovic graduated college, he had developed a significant cult following.

Studio Albums

1983: "Weird Al" Yankovic
1983: "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D
1985: Dare to Be Stupid
1986: Polka Party!
1988: Even Worse
1988: "Weird Al" Yankovic's Greatest Hits
1989: UHF - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and Other Stuff
1992: Off the Deep End
1993: The Food Album
1993: Alapalooza
1994: Permanent Record: Al in the Box
1994: Greatest Hits Volume II
1995: The TV Album
1996: Bad Hair Day
1999: Running with Scissors Album|Running with Scissors
2003: Poodle Hat
2006: Straight Outta Lynwood