Warning: This article contains spoilers forWeird: The Al Yankovic Story.
Hopefully no one takesWeird: The Al Yankovic Storyat 100 percent face value.
But there are nuggets of truth embedded within the surreal tapestry.
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic with ‘Weird: The Al Yankovic Story’ star Daniel Radcliffe at the New York premiere in Nov. 2022.Theo Wargo/Getty
Allow us to help you separate fact from fiction when it comes toWeird: The Al Yankovic Story.
Was Yankovic pressured by his parents not to pursue music?
That’s all a bit exaggerated, but Yankovic said ina recentL.A.
Timesinterviewthat his parents really were conservative and disapproved of him listening to goofy novelty music.
Timesinterview, Yankovic explained that the salesman actually presented him with a choice between an accordion and a guitar.
Thankfully he chose the former, and the rest is history.
Is Dr. Demento a real person?
Yankovic went on to become the most-played artist in the history ofThe Dr. Demento Show.
Did ‘Weird’ Al really have a relationship with Madonna?
No, Yankovic never actually datedMadonna.
But they did have an interesting connection.
Does ‘Weird’ Al really make original music?
Yes, though they don’t appear in the movie.
But in real life, Yankovic does have plenty of original songs usually a few per album.
In fact, Yankovic’s most recent tourwas dedicated to playing these originals live.
Was Yankovic really assassinated by Pablo Escobar’s cartel?
Thankfully, Yankovic is alive and well today.
Want more movie news?
