Dr. Demento
American disc jockey
Barret Eugene "Barry" Hansen (born April 2, 1941),[1] known professionally as Dr. Demento, is an American radio broadcaster and comedic singer. He is known for his parody songs and for being the inspiration of "Weird Al" Yankovic.[2]
Dr. Demento | |
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![]() Dr. Demento in 2004 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Barret Eugene Hansen |
Also known as | Dr. Demento Barry Hansen |
Born | Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. | April 2, 1941
Died | May 7, 2024 Paris, Texas, U.S. | (aged 83)
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Disc jockey |
Years active | 1970–present |
References
change- ↑ "The Online Internet Site for Information on Dr. Demento music, songs, lyrics and chat". Drdemento.com. Retrieved 2014-03-30.
- ↑ Kreps, Daniel (2022-03-02). "See Evan Rachel Wood as Madonna in First Look Photo From 'Weird Al' Yankovic Biopic". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2022-03-05.