![Parody Singer and Comedian Weird Al Yankovic](https://www.onthisday.com/images/people/weird-al-yankovic.jpg?w=360)
Profession: Parody Singer and Comedian
Nationality: ![United States of America](https://www.onthisday.com/images/flags/united-states.svg)
American
Biography: He is known for his humorous songs that make light of popular culture.
Born: October 23, 1959
Birthplace: Downey, California, USA
Age: 64 years old
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Scorpio
Married Life
- 2001-02-10 American parody singer and accordionist Weird Al Yankovic (41) weds American marketing executive Suzanne Krajewski (41)
Historical Events
- 1983-02-11 "Weird Al" Yankovic records "Ricky" & "Buckingham Blues" to complete his debut LP, at Scotti Brothers Studio in Santa Monica, California
- 1983-05-19 Weird Al Yankovic gives live performance at Wax Museum in Washington, D.C.
- 1983-05-28 "Ricky", parody song by Weird Al Yankovic hits #63
- 1984-05-19 "King Of Suede" single by Weird Al Yankovic hits #62
- 1984-06-09 Weird Al Yankovic gives a live performance at Starlight Amphitheater
- 1984-06-19 Weird Al Yankovic gives free live performance at Del Mar Fair
- 1985-06-01 Weird Al Yankovic releases his "Dare To Be Stupid" album
- 1987-05-16 Weird Al Yankovic performs live at 72nd National Orange Show
- 1988-05-21 Weird Al Yankovic's "Fat" (a parody of Michael Jackson's "Bad") hits #99
- 1989-05-24 Weird Al Yankovic records three tracks for his UHF movie soundtrack
- 1989-05-25 Weird Al Yankovic records parody song "She Drives Like Crazy"
- 1992-05-16 "Smells Like Nirvana" by Weird Al Yankovic hits #35