Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | April 2, 1941 |
Birth Place | Minneapolis, MN |
Age | 82 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Aries |
Net worth: $70 Million (2024)
About
Legendary radio broadcaster and record collector known for his comedic abilities and for playing novelty songs and strange and unusual recordings. He created the Dr. Demento persona in 1970 after a fellow DJ at the Los Angeles station KPPC-FM called him "demented".
Before Fame
He worked as the Program Director of KRRC in 1960 after attending Reed College. He later received a master's degree in ethnomusicology and folklore from UCLA.
Trivia
He has been honored with a spot in the Comedy Music Hall of Fame and the National Radio Hall of Fame.
Family Life
He married his girlfriend Sue Hansen in 1983.
Associated With
He was a fundamental part of Weird Al Yankovic's popularity and helped discover him.