Since having a comedy song aired in 1976, Yankovic has sold more than 12 million albums (as of 2007 ), recorded more than 150 parodies and original songs, and performed more than 1,000 live shows.
He also performs original songs that are style pastiches of the work of other acts, as well as polka medleys of several popular songs, most of which feature his trademark accordion.
Alfred Matthew 'Weird Al ' Yankovic ( / ˈ j æ ŋ k ə v ɪ k/ YANG-kə-vik born October 23, 1959) is an American singer, musician, record producer, and actor who is known for humorous songs that make light of pop culture and often parody specific songs by contemporary musical acts.
