Dang skippy he does!

mtv.com - News - ‘Weird Al’ Fans Tired Of People Not Walking All Over Him

In a career that spans more than 25 years, “Weird Al” Yankovic has sold more than 12 million records, won three Grammys, starred in a cult-classic film (1989’s “UHF”) and hosted his own Saturday morning kids’ show. He’s written odes to bologna and

“He’s a good role model. … There are stories of Al’s music helping people through incredibly difficult personal situations.” — “Weird Al” fan David Rossi

Spam, restored the accordion to its rightful place in the pantheon of ridiculous instruments and has — at various points throughout the years — rocked an Afro/mustache combo that would give even the most hirsute musicians pause.

Despite all these accomplishments, Yankovic is still lacking a milestone that has already been bestowed upon the likes of Billy Joel, Bob Marley and Britney Spears: He has no star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

WeirdAlStar.com is the home page for this movement.

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