"Weird Al" Yankovic

Born in Downey, CA, "Weird Al" Yankovic is the top novelty music parodist known for hits like "Eat It" and "White & Nerdy." His song parodies span genres from new wave to rap, earning critical and commercial success over four decades. Yankovic's use of music videos, starting with MTV in the 80s, bolstered his fame. He's won four Grammy Awards and released chart-topping albums like Mandatory Fun. Notable collaborations include Rick Derringer and the band from Hamilton musical spinoffs. His long career inspired a 2022 biopic.