"Weird Al" is a comedian, but not a typical stand-up comedian. He's a "musical comedian" who creates songs with laugh-out-loud lyrics. Although Yankovic is perhaps most well-known for his parodies of famous songs, a common misconception is that he
only writes parodies. However, he has written an equal, if not larger, amount of original songs as well. Some of these are purely original in music and lyrics, while others mimic the style of a certain artist or genre.
Weird Al is also famous for playing the accordion, an instrument that he has been playing since the age of seven. Besides this unusual instrument, his physical appearance is also somewhat of a trademark. Al generally dons loud clothing (like Hawaiian shirts), Vans shoes, and naturally curly hair. He also wore large glasses before getting LASIK eye surgery in 1998, about the same time he decided to get rid of his facial hair.
Discography
Studio Albums:
1. "Weird Al" Yankovic (1983)
2. "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D (1984)
3. Dare to Be Stupid (1985)
4. Polka Party! (1986)
5. Even Worse (1988)
6. UHF - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and Other Stuff (1989)
7. Off the Deep End (1992)
8. Alapalooza (1993)
9. Bad Hair Day (1996)
10. Running with Scissors (1999)
11. Poodle Hat (2003)
12. Straight Outta Lynwood (2006)
Compilation Albums:
1. "Weird Al" Yankovic's Greatest Hits (1988)
2. The Food Album (1993)
3. Permanent Record: Al in the Box (1994)
4. Greatest Hits Volume II (1994)
5. The TV Album (1995)
6. The Essential “Weird Al” Yankovic (2009)
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"Weird Al" is a comedian, but not a typical stand-up comedian. He's a "musical comedian" who creates songs with laugh-out-loud lyrics. Although Yankovic is perhaps most well-known for his parodies of famous songs, a common misconception is that he
only writes parodies. However, he has written an equal, if not larger, amount of original songs as well. Some of these are purely original in music and lyrics, while others mimic the style of a certain artist or genre.
Weird Al is also famous for playing the accordion, an instrument that he has been playing since the age of seven. Besides this unusual instrument, his physical appearance is also somewhat of a trademark. Al generally dons loud clothing (like Hawaiian shirts), Vans shoes, and naturally curly hair. He also wore large glasses before getting LASIK eye surgery in 1998, about the same time he decided to get rid of his facial hair.
Discography
Studio Albums:
1. "Weird Al" Yankovic (1983)
2. "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D (1984)
3. Dare to Be)
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