World of Weird Al Yankovic

I was not yet existent in the 1980s.

I saw Al in the 80s as well when the Monkees closed for him. I was well aware of who Al was. I first saw the video for Eat It at an elementary school skating party. First album I bought was DTBS but quickly went back and got his previous releases. I saw Al again for the OTDE tour in Indianapolis. Considering we did not have cable growing up and we obviously did not have the internet, I joined CPFOA to get the latest on Al news. I had to rely on the newspapers and radio ads for concert dates and I'm sure I missed some opportunities to see him live.

How old are you?

I'm pretty old. Not as old as Al, but old. I was a kid in the 80s, and considered Al a novelty artist.

I was born the same year as album number 1, 1983... didnt hear my first Al song until 89 "I Love Rocky Road" which I then became an instant die-hard fan... didn't see him live until 1999 when he played the Evergreen State Fair in my hometown of Monroe, WA. But on the note of shows from the 1980's I do have a cd of a complete live set he played in 1984 in support of In 3-D!!

Just re-mentioning that I have a CD of a complete live set he played in 1984, cause its so awesome!!

..and also, I spied THIS.... cause ya know... its impossible to be 11 when first hearing Off the Deep End when viewing this quot.....

JCM wrote:I'm pretty old. Not as old as Al, but old. I was a kid in the 80s, and considered Al a novelty artist.

Just joking with ya JCM!!! Just trying to nail down that ever elusive age of yours thats all!!

joseyklein wrote:..and also, I spied THIS.... cause ya know... its impossible to be 11 when first hearing Off the Deep End when viewing this quot.....

JCM wrote:I'm pretty old. Not as old as Al, but old. I was a kid in the 80s, and considered Al a novelty artist.

Wow, I really hope you're joking.

Now that I remember, I have seen one particular concert from the 80s. It was the first one he used a fat suit for, and the audience reaction was priceless.

joseyklein wrote:Just joking with ya JCM!!! Just trying to nail down that ever elusive age of yours thats all!!

He's 15, he told me himself. Mystery's over, folks. Lets move on.

Well, right on, thanks Ryan!! Back to the 80's for us.... lets see we got Weird Al, Michael Jackson, Freddy Kreuger.......