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"Weird Al" Yankovic [SEP] In addition to the preferred method of cash donations, many methods were used to raise money for the cause, such as a live benefit show held April 11, 2006, and selling merchandise on the official website and eBay, including T-shirts, calendars, and cookbooks. On May 26, 2006, the campaign hit the then-$15,000 target, just five days before the May 31 deadline to submit the necessary paperwork. However, Yankovic was not included on the list of inductees for 2007.

"Weird Al" Yankovic [SEP] On February 9, 2007, the Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce raised the price to sponsor a new star to $25,000. Yankovic's application was resubmitted for consideration in 2007, but he was not included among 2008's inductees. In December 2010, the price was raised again to $30,000. and in 2017 the price was raised to $40,000.

"Weird Al" Yankovic [SEP] The campaign raised the new target each time and applications continued to be submitted yearly, until The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced in June 2017 that Yankovic would receive a star on the Walk of Fame as one of the 2018 inductees. In an official induction ceremony on August 27, 2018, Al received the 2,643rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star is located at 6914 Hollywood Blvd, directly across the street from TCL Chinese Theatre. The ceremony was attended by 1,500 fans.

"Weird Al" Yankovic [SEP] Similar to the Weird Al Star Fund, a second fan-driven campaign called "Make the Rock Hall 'Weird'" has tried to enshrine him into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, for which he has been eligible since 2004. Previous attempts to raise awareness for the campaign and support Yankovic's nomination included a petition drive from 2006 to 2007, which raised over 9000 signatures; an art competition in 2005; additionally, a documentary film about the campaign is currently being developed.

"Weird Al" Yankovic [SEP] In addition to these efforts, an ongoing campaign is underway in which supporters of Yankovic's nomination are requested to send "sincere, thoughtful" letters to the Rock Hall Foundation's headquarters in New York. The Hall has not considered Yankovic for nomination since the campaign started in 2004. A 2009 Rolling Stone poll named Weird Al as the top artist that should be nominated for the Hall of Fame, followed by Rush (who were inducted in 2013) and The Moody Blues (inducted in 2018) in the top ten.

"Weird Al" Yankovic [SEP] A smaller ongoing effort has been made by fans to have Yankovic perform at the halftime show of a Super Bowl game. This inspired Yankovic to write the fight song parody "Sports Song" for Mandatory Fun to help round out his repertoire.

"Weird Al" Yankovic [SEP] Subsequent to the success of Mandatory Fun, another fan-driven campaign pushed for Yankovic to headline the then-upcoming Super Bowl XLIX at the highlight of the artist's career, which was noticed by many media outlets, including CNN and Wired, though the decision for this selection would reside within the management of the NFL (who instead chose Katy Perry for that position).

"Weird Al" Yankovic [SEP] Grammy Awards Current members "Weird Al" Yankovic – vocals, accordion, keyboards, background vocals (1976–present) Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz – drums, percussion, background vocals (1980–present) Jim "Kimo" West – guitar, mandolin, background vocals (1983–present) Steve Jay – bass, banjo, background vocals (1983–present) Rubén Valtierra – piano, keyboards, background vocals (1991–present) Former members Rick Derringer – guitar, producer (1983–1990) Timeline Studio albums "Weird Al" Yankovic (1983) "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D (1984) Dare to Be Stupid (1985) Polka Party! (

"Weird Al" Yankovic [SEP] 1986) Even Worse (1988) UHF – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and Other Stuff (1989) Off the Deep End (1992) Alapalooza (1993) Bad Hair Day (1996) Running with Scissors (1999) Poodle Hat (2003) Straight Outta Lynwood (2006) Alpocalypse (2011) Mandatory Fun (2014) "Weird Al" Promo Tour (1983) Tour of the Universe in 3-D (1984) The Stupid Tour (1985) Off the Deep End Tour (1992) Alapalooza Tour (1994) The Al-Can Tour (1995) Bad Hair Tour (1996–1997) Touring with Scissors (1999–2000) Poodle Hat Tour (2003–2004) Straight Outta Lynwood Tour (2007–2008) Internet Leaks Tour (2010–2011) Alpocalypse Tour (2011–2013) Mandatory World Tour (2015–2016) Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour (2018) Strings Attached Tour (2019) The Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour (2022) Bell, Mike (April 24, 2013). "

"Weird Al" Yankovic [SEP] Weird Al Yankovic leads parade of geek music at Calgary's Comic Expo". Calgary Herald. Archived from the original on February 11, 2017. Retrieved October 28, 2019. Not so with Weird Al Yankovic, the true, unabashed and remarkably enduring king of a now growing genre of nerd rock – a man who's had a pretty remarkable 30-year career wearing his uncoolness on his accordion strap. "Say How: Y". National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.

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"Weird Al" Yankovic [SEP] It is of no minor coincidence that his parents are of Yugoslavian lineage and it so happens that Frankie Yankovic (no relation), known as the polka king and one of the best accordionists in the country, also happens to be a Yugoslav. A little chauvinism here. Demento, Dr. (September 27, 1994). Liner notes, Permanent Record. Scotti Bros. ASIN B00000I029. "Autopsy confirms Yankovic parents died from carbon monoxide poisoning". The San Diego Union-Tribune. April 12, 2004.

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"Weird Al" Yankovic (album) [SEP] After hearing Yankovic's parody of his song "I Love Rock 'n' Roll", "I Love Rocky Road", songwriter Jake Hooker suggested to guitarist Rick Derringer that he would be the perfect producer for the burgeoning parodist. Agreeing, Derringer used his music industry prestige and convinced Cherokee Studios to record an album's worth of Yankovic's songs gratis, to be paid from sales revenue.

"Weird Al" Yankovic (album) [SEP] Then, in March 1982, "Weird Al" Yankovic stepped into a professional recording studio for the first time and recorded nine of the songs for "Weird Al" Yankovic. The huge irony of my life; [...] it was difficult for me to get signed to a record deal back in early 80s because all the executives were saying "Oh, you do that ... novelty music.

"Weird Al" Yankovic (album) [SEP] You're gonna have maybe one hit if you're lucky and then [...] you'll go right to oblivion. You know, nobody'll ever hear from you again." — "Weird Al" Yankovic, speaking with Bob Boilen on All Songs Considered in 2006 After encountering difficulty picking up a record label for the first-time album, Jay Levey (a Los Angeles artists' manager) provided KIQQ-FM with a copy of "I Love Rocky Road".

"Weird Al" Yankovic (album) [SEP] Impressing the program director of the Top 40 station, he played it immediately; "I Love Rocky Road" was one of the most-requested songs by the next day. At the same time, Rock 'n Roll Records president Tad Dowd had been trying to convince parent company Scotti Brothers Records to sign the 22-year-old Yankovic. The positive furor over the KIQQ playtest provided Dowd with the leverage needed to convince Scotti Bros. to offer a contract for Yankovic's first album.

"Weird Al" Yankovic (album) [SEP] Scotti Brothers Records' contract planned an April 1983 release date for a twelve-track album: "I Love Rocky Road" and eight other tracks were already recorded, "Another One Rides the Bus" would be the original 1980 live recording from The Dr. Demento Show, and the last two songs ("Ricky" and "Buckingham Blues") would be recorded at Scotti Brothers' own studios in Santa Monica, California in February 1983.

"Weird Al" Yankovic (album) [SEP] To promote the album, Levey coordinated a three-week tour in late Summer 1983 across the United States' East Coast and Midwest for both Yankovic and Dr. Demento. Promoted as "An Evening of Dementia with Dr. Demento in Person Plus 'Weird Al' Yankovic", Demento opened with recorded hits and short comedy films from his show before introducing Yankovic and the band. During their three weeks, the tour played in several famous clubs, including The Bottom Line in New York City.

"Weird Al" Yankovic (album) [SEP] The album cover for "Weird Al" Yankovic was designed by Brazilian artist Rogerio. The band chose Rogerio because of his "Mad magazine-like drawing style." The cover art specifically features individual elements that correspond with each of the album's twelve songs. " Weird Al" Yankovic is the only album in Yankovic's discography to use the accordion in every song; in subsequent albums it is only used where deemed appropriate or wholly inappropriate for comedic effect. "