"Weird Al" Yankovic (b. 1959) is an American musician known for his humorous songs which make light of popular culture and often parody specific songs by contemporary musical acts. His parodies often extend to his
music videos, which may at times be
scene-for-scene reinterpretations of the originals. He has won three
Grammy Awards, sold more than 12 million albums between 1976 and 2007, and recorded over 150 songs.
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