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Weird Al Yankovic
Pop music's most notorious parodist, "Weird Al" Yankovic, has been making light of hit songs since 1976. No genre of music is off-limits to this master of the absurd, as his hit singles have been inspired by such varied artists as Madonna, Nirvana, and Coolio. Please direct all of your questions about "Weird Al" Yankovic into this category.
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Why is Wield Al Yankovic a world changer?
Asked by Wiki User
He can take what is 'happening' in the world and make fun of it. Laughter is always the best medicine, and Al has a unique talent for the insane in our modern culture. Thank goodness for his refreshing sense of humor that can make us laugh at ourselves. Without that, life is mundane and useless. Thank you Weird Al.
Does Weird Al Yankovic play instruments if he did what were they?
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Weird Al plays the accordion and piano.
What is weird al yankovic's song Amish paradise a parody of?
Asked by Wiki User
It is a parody of Coolio's 'Gangsta's Paradise'.
What are some of the songs that recording artist Weird Al Yankovic has parodied in his career?
Asked by Wiki User
The most famous song that Weird Al has parodied is "Beat It" by Michael Jackson. Weird Al's rendition was named "Eat It". Weird Al has also Parodied Madonna's "Like a Virgin" with his "Like a Surgeon", and also Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise" with "Amish Paradise".
What was the title of the movie that Weird Al did?
Asked by Emerbes1997
The name of the Weird Al movie was "UHF."
What is Weird Al's home address?
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Wikianswers does not possess or give out personal information on celebrities.
Fat by Weird Al Yankovic?
Asked by Wiki User
Yeah it's by him, it's a parody of bad by Micheal Jackson
Did weird al get sued for making eat it?
Asked by Wiki User
I'm not sure but I've heard that he did and I also heard that he didn't because him and MJ were friends. Also I heard he got permission to make his songs.
Info on Weird Al's song 'I'll sue ya'?
Asked by Wiki User
I'll sue ya, By 'Weird Al' Yankovic is not a parody, it is one of his original songs.
The song first appeared on one of his latest CD's "Straight Outta Lynwood."
I'll sue ya was turned into a music video which can be found on his CD and on youtube and possible other video hosting sites.
I'll Sue ya is on Weird Al's CD "The Essential "Weird Al" Yankovic. (Which can be found in Wal-marts currently)
Is there a radio station that plays weird Al Songs?
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I don't think there is a normal FM radio channel that you turn on your radio and here him. But I have found internet radios all over that play his music. If that counts.
What is Weird Al Yankovic's song constipated a parody of?
Asked by Wiki User
It's actually called A Complicated Song and is a parody of Avril Lavigne's Complicated.
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Where does Weird Al' Yankovic live?
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Al, Suzanne and Nina live with their cockatiel Bo in their home in the Hollywood hills.
What was Weird Al Yancovich 's latest song?
Asked by Wiki User
Weird al doesn't exactly have a newest song but he made a new Grammy winning E.P called "Internet Leaks" in 2009. It contains the songs - Whatever you like (parody of T.I's song of the same name), Ringtone, Craigslist, CNR and Skipper Dan. This is apparently a sneak peak of his new album due soon.
How did weird al start his career?
Asked by Wiki User
He recorded music on tape in his basement, and sent them to Dr. Demento.
Weird Al Yancovic parodied Nirvana's song Smells Like Teen Spirit and called it?
Asked by Wiki User
Smells Like Nirvana"
What song is the song UHF by Weird Al based off of?
Asked by Wiki User
It's an original song from Weird Al. It's not a parody of any one song. However the video contains a lot of parodies from other brands and videos such as Prince, ZZ Top, Billy Idol, Guns and Roses and more.
