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'''Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic''' (born October 23, 1959) is an [[American]] [[comedian]], [[parodist]], [[satirist]], [[musician]], [[writer]], [[actor]], accordionist, and singer-songwriter. He has, for three decades, parodied popular songs by inserting his own (often silly) lyrics, or performing songs in the style of an artist or an entire genre. Since his first-aired song "My Bologna" in 1976, Yankovic has sold more than 12 million albums, recorded more than 150 parody and original songs, and has performed over a thousand concerts. He has earned three Grammy awards and had nine nominations, four gold records, six platinum records.

'''Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic''' (born October 23, 1959) is an [[American]] [[comedian]], [[parodist]], [[satirist]], [[musician]], [[writer]], [[actor]], accordionist, and singer-songwriter. He has, for three decades, parodied popular songs by inserting his own (often silly) lyrics, or performing songs in the style of an artist or an entire genre. Since his first-aired song "My Bologna" in 1976, Yankovic has sold more than 12 million albums, recorded more than 150 parody and original songs, and has performed over a thousand concerts. He has earned three Grammy awards and had nine nominations, four gold records, and six platinum records.

Yankovic was born in Downey, California to Nick Louis Yankovic and Mary Elizabeth, and was raised in Lynwood.

Yankovic was born in Downey, California to Nick Louis Yankovic and Mary Elizabeth, and was raised in Lynwood.

Yankovic achieved his first number one album with his latest album Mandatory Fun un 2014 when it debuted at numbre 1.

Yankovic achieved his first number one album with his latest album Mandatory Fun un 2014 when it debuted at numbre 1.

Despite lingering rumors that Yankovic is Jewish, mainly due to his Eastern European surname, his face and song "Pretty Fly for a Rabbi," he is actually a devout Christian who belongs to the [[Churches of Christ]].

Despite lingering rumors that Yankovic is Jewish, mainly due to his Eastern European surname, his face, and song "Pretty Fly for a Rabbi," he is actually a devout Christian who belongs to the [[Churches of Christ]].

== Political views ==

== Political views ==

"Weird Al" Yankovic didn't have any understanding in [[politics]], and as such demonstrates [[liberal]] positions in some respects, particularly with regard to her [[vegetarianism]].<ref>[http://vegetarianstar.com/2011/06/02/weird-al-yankovic-clears-up-those-vegan-rumors/comment-page-1/ Weird Al Yankovic Clears Up Those Vegan Rumors], ''Vegetarian Star''</ref> He also held that the [[conservative]] positions of his friend [[Victoria Jackson]] are so funny as his work in the movie ''UHF'', starring both.<ref>https://soundcloud.com/gilbertgottfried/weird-al-yankovic</ref> "Weird Al" Yankovic also advocates [[same-sex marriage]].<ref>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/22/weird-al-yankovic-gay-marriage-_n_4324292.html</ref><ref>http://www.ontopmag.com/article/17053/Weird_Al_Yankovic_Supports_Lady_Gagas_Pro_Gay_Message_In_Born_This_Way</ref> His keyboardist Ruben Valtierra classified the debate among [[Republican]] presidential candidates on [[Fox News]] as a "comedy show". Nevertheless, "Weird Al" Yankovic is seen by the most [[New Left|radical leftist]] sectors as a [[fascist]] [[conservative]].<ref>https://au.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100328051930AAOwRVT</ref> "Weird Al" Yankovic also criticized [[capitalism]] on the track "Mission Statement" from his latest album ''Mandatory Fun''. He is probably a [[libertarian]].<ref>http://www.humblelibertarian.com/2011/08/musicmonday-party-in-cia-by-weird-al.html</ref>

"Weird Al" Yankovic didn't have any understanding in [[politics]], and as such demonstrates [[liberal]] positions in some respects, particularly with regard to her [[vegetarianism]].<ref>[http://vegetarianstar.com/2011/06/02/weird-al-yankovic-clears-up-those-vegan-rumors/comment-page-1/ Weird Al Yankovic Clears Up Those Vegan Rumors], ''Vegetarian Star''</ref> He also held that the [[conservative]] positions of his friend [[Victoria Jackson]] are so funny as his work in the movie ''UHF'', starring both.<ref>https://soundcloud.com/gilbertgottfried/weird-al-yankovic</ref> "Weird Al" Yankovic also advocates [[same-sex marriage]]<ref>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/22/weird-al-yankovic-gay-marriage-_n_4324292.html</ref><ref>http://www.ontopmag.com/article/17053/Weird_Al_Yankovic_Supports_Lady_Gagas_Pro_Gay_Message_In_Born_This_Way</ref> and "[[gun control]]," and seems to be "anti-war" and perhaps even anti-business (he mocks those who have wealth, regardless of how hard they worked for it). His keyboardist Ruben Valtierra classified the debate among [[Republican]] presidential candidates on [[Fox News]] as a "comedy show". Nevertheless, "Weird Al" Yankovic is seen by the most [[New Left|radical leftist]] sectors as a [[fascist]] [[conservative]].<ref>https://au.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100328051930AAOwRVT</ref> "Weird Al" Yankovic also criticized [[capitalism]] on the track "Mission Statement" from his latest album ''Mandatory Fun''. <!--He is probably a [[libertarian]].<ref>http://www.humblelibertarian.com/2011/08/musicmonday-party-in-cia-by-weird-al.html</ref>-->

== Discography ==

== Discography ==