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The world is gifted Alfred Matthew Yankovic on October 23, 1959 in Downey, California
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Yankovic's destiny to becoming a star started with this lesson.
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Yankovic got his first exposure on Dr. Demento's radio show by having his first song played on the show, which was his first step in his career.
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My Balogna
Al's parody of "My Sharona" by the Knack was recorded in September of 1979, his first real song. -
The first record label Al signed with and later launched his career.
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I love rocky road
Released in 1983, Al's album was number 139 on Billboard 200 and reciece lukeworm reviews, with reviewers feeling that he would not last long as a novelty act. -
In 3d
This album would peak at number seventeen on Billboard 200, and recived mostly positive reviews from critics, with his most popular single "Eat it" coming from this album. -
Dare to be Stupid
This album recieved mixed reception but still sold well and peaked on number fifty on Billboard. One of his more famous singles "Like a Surgeon", Parody of Madonna's "Like a Virgin", was on this album. -
Living with a Hernia
Reaching 117 on Billboard, this album was a critical and commercial failure, reciving mixed reviews. Was still nominated for a Grammy in 1986. -
Fat
Reaching number 27 on Billboard, this was Yankovic's best selling album. His song "Fat," a parody of Michael Jackson's "Bad," won a grammy for Best Concept Music Video in 1989. -
Peter and the Wolf
A parody of Sergei Prokofiev's work Peter and the Wolf, as retold by "Weird Al" Yankovic and re-arranged by Wendy Carlos -
Like a Surgeon
This album was met with mostly positive reviews from critics, but failed to reach a rank on Billboard. -
Money for Nothing
This album served as the official soundtrack to the 1989 film of the same name, which was not a success in theatres. Peaking at only 146 on the Billboard 200, the album was not a commercial success, and received only lukewarm critical attention. -
Smells like Nirvana
This album was met with mostly positive reviews and peaked at number seventeen on the Billboard 200. The album also produced one of Yankovic's most famous singles, "Smells Like Nirvana," a parody of Nirvana's major rock hit "Smells Like Teen Spirit." -
Lasagna
This album was released with Al not wishing to do so, with him feeling it was only for his record label to make money. The Food Album received mixed reviews from music critics, many of whom felt that the record was an enjoyable collection of songs, but that it was not an essential record to purchase. -
Bedrock Anthem
Alapalooza met with average to negative reception upon its release, with some critics commenting that the album seemed hurried and out of touch with contemporary music. -
Another one Rides the bus
The collection was met with mostly positive critical reviews, with many appreciating the gathering of some of Yankovic's best works. However, the box set was not a high seller, and near the end of the 1990s, it ranked as Yankovic's least-purchased album. It peaked at number 104 on the Billboard Hot 100. -
Headline NewsRicky
The compilation album was met with mostly positive critical reviews, and it managed to chart on the Billboard 200 at number 198. However, it ranks as one of Yankovic's least-selling records. -
Ricky
The TV Album is a compilation CD of songs by "Weird Al" Yankovic that features songs about television and TV shows. -
Amish Paradise
Bad Hair Day was met with mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising "Amish Paradise," a parody of Coolio's "Gangsta Paradise," in particular.The album peaked at number fourteen on the Billboard 200 -
The Saga Begins
Running with Scissors was met with mostly positive reviews, with many critics praising "The Saga Begins," parody of Don Mclean's "American Pie." However, some felt that the album was rushed. The album peaked at number 16 on the Billboard 200. -
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White & Nerdy
Straight Outta Lynwood was met with mostly positive reviews, with many critics praising "White & Nerdy" and "Trapped in the Drive-Thru". Some of the original songs, however, were met with a more mixed reception. The album peaked at number 10 on the Billboard 200. -
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Perform This Way
Alpocalypse has received moderately favorable reviews from critics, and ebuted on the Billboard 200 at number 9. -
Handy
After Yankovic's 32 years under contract, Mandatory Fun marks his first number one album in the United States. It received positive reviews from contemporary music critics.The album won for Best Comedy Album at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, Yankovic's fourth career Grammy.
