Dr Demento

Post by **scottidog** » Wed Jan 28, 2004 6:42 pm

Alberta, Dr. Demento is a radio host. He plays novelty and comedy music. It was the good Dr. that gave our boy his first big break and has been a good friend and supporter over the years.

alberta1 · Post by **alberta1** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 5:16 am

Yes i do know he started als career i just thought he did something else aside from radio.

As mentioned i am from australia so i dont know much about the man.

Post by **weird_el** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 5:35 am

Dr Demento actually does do something other than radio. He's a music historian who has conducted interviews and written liner notes for albums (notably Permanent Record and The Remains of Tom Lehrer). A couple years ago he wrote a book about the blues (credited to Barry Hansen -- his real name). Also, he lectures at colleges and makes personal appearances at fan conventions.

Post by **Driew_La_27** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 5:37 am

weird_el @ Jan 28 2004, 07:35 PM wrote: Dr Demento actually does do something other than radio. He's a music historian who has conducted interviews and written liner notes for albums (notably Permanent Record and The Remains of Tom Lehrer). A couple years ago he wrote a book about the blues (credited to Barrett Hansen -- his real name). Also, he lectures at colleges and makes personal appearances at fan conventions.

Really?

Wow thanks for telling me that. And my mom doesn't think that I learn stuff from WOWAY.

Post by **weird_el** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 5:51 am

Cruise through the Blues

Post by **scottidog** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 8:20 am

And as I understand it, his personal collection of music is pretty much unrivaled.

CatraDhtem · Post by **CatraDhtem** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 9:22 am

scottidog @ Jan 29 2004, 01:20 AM wrote: And as I understand it, his personal collection of music is pretty much unrivaled.

Well, at least so much that his record collection once weighted down his basement to the point of sinking!

Post by **scottidog** » Thu Jan 29, 2004 9:26 am

Wow. That's a lot of vinyl.

Thu Jan 29, 2004 5:52 pm

CatraDhtem @ Jan 29 2004, 07:22 AM wrote:
Well, at least so much that his record collection once weighted down his basement to the point of sinking!

Where'd he find a house in Southern California with a basement?

alberta1 · Post by **alberta1** » Fri Jan 30, 2004 12:24 am

I never realised how big he is over there. I think that book on the blues sounds good.

I cant believe your mum thinks you dont learn anything on WOWAY! I learn something every day!