How “Weird Al” Yankovic Conquered 80s Radio with an Accordion and Parody Genius
Professor of Rock · Gamut Podcast Network
November 4, 202121m 54s
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Show Notes
he story of how a regular guy named Alfred Yankovic became the foremost pop culture satirist Weird Al through his mastering of the accordion and parodying rock and pop classics in the 80s including his breakout hit Eat It a parody of Michael Jackson's 1983 #1 hit BEAT IT.
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