Weird Al Yankovic

"Weird Al" Yankovic is an American comedy musician born October 23, 1959, in Downey, California. An accordion-playing singer and songwriter, he made his name with affectionate parodies of contemporary hits, original humorous songs and sprawling polka medleys, first reaching audiences in 1976 when Dr. Demento aired his homemade cassette. Over a career spanning nearly five decades he has recorded parodies such as "Eat It," "Amish Paradise," "Smells Like Nirvana" and "White & Nerdy," selling more than 12 million albums and winning five Grammy Awards. His work has proven remarkably durable across generations of pop culture. Yankovic is celebrated as a live performer, having played more than 2,000 shows built around elaborate costume changes and high-energy comedy, cementing his status as one of music's most enduring novelty acts.