im a big fan and id like to know
2006-12-13 22:09:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Celebrities
Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic (IPA pronunciation: [ˈjæŋ.kəˌvɪk]; born October 23, 1959) is an American musician, satirist, parodist, accordionist, and television producer. Yankovic is known in particular for his humorous songs that make light of popular culture and that parody specific songs by contemporary musical acts.
Since receiving his first accordion lesson a day before his seventh birthday, he has recorded more than 150 parody and original songs.[1][2] His works have earned him three Grammy Awards amongst nine nominations, three gold records, and five platinum records in the U.S. Yankovic's first Top 10 Billboard album and single were both released in 2006, nearly three decades into his career.
In addition to recording his albums, Yankovic has written and starred in his own movie and television show, directed music videos for himself and other artists including Ben Folds and Hanson, and has made guest appearances in television shows such as The Simpsons and Behind the Music.
2006-12-13 22:27:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alfred Matthew Yankovic
http://music.yahoo.com/ar-269394-bio--Weird-Al-Yankovic
2006-12-13 22:12:27 · answer #2 · answered by mysticfairy74 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic (IPA pronunciation: [ˈjæŋ.kəˌvɪk]; born October 23, 1959) is an American musician, satirist, parodist, accordionist, and television producer. Yankovic is known in particular for his humorous songs that make light of popular culture and that parody specific songs by contemporary musical acts.
Since receiving his first accordion lesson a day before his seventh birthday, he has recorded more than 150 parody and original songs.[1][2] His works have earned him three Grammy Awards amongst nine nominations, three gold records, and five platinum records in the U.S. Yankovic's first Top 10 Billboard album and single were both released in 2006, nearly three decades into his career.
In addition to recording his albums, Yankovic has written and starred in his own movie and television show, directed music videos for himself and other artists including Ben Folds and Hanson, and has made guest appearances in television shows such as The Simpsons and Behind the Music.
2006-12-14 01:41:27 · answer #3 · answered by ROSIE 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Alfred Matthew Yankovic
2006-12-13 23:35:52 · answer #4 · answered by cats 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK genius.....anyone with a brain stem could figure out that his first name is Al......hince the name "Weird Al". And for all you people who don't know his last name it is Yancovic. Oh and if you r are such a big fan of him why the hell dont you know his name?
2006-12-13 23:58:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
dont know i know it is something white and nerdy though
2006-12-15 10:27:31 · answer #6 · answered by jonas bros rox my sox 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Big loser dat guy scares me
2006-12-13 22:44:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋