Weird Al Yankovic ~ Similar Artists
John Flansburgh (6 May 1960, Lincoln, Massachusetts, USA) and John Linnell (b. 12 June 1959, Lincoln, Massachusetts, USA) formed this New York, USA-based band in 1984 after an initial meeting in Massachusetts. The duo took the band's name from a 1971 George C. Scott movie. Their...
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Barenaked Ladies
- 81% match to Weird Al Yankovic
Taking their name from a childhood slang term for a naked woman, the Barenaked Ladies are, in fact, five strapping lads from Scarborough, near Toronto, Canada. They were formed in 1988 by songwriters Steven Page (22 June 1970, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada; guitar/vocals) and Ed...
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Smash Mouth
- 81% match to Weird Al Yankovic
Formed in San Jose, California, USA, alternative rock band Smash Mouth first came to public prominence when "Nervous In The Alley", a track from their first professionally produced demo tape, was played frequently during April 1996 on local rock station KOME. A support slot to...
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Monty Python
- 80% match to Weird Al Yankovic
R.E.M.
- 75% match to Weird Al Yankovic
R.E.M. played their first concert in Athens, Georgia, USA, on 19 April 1980. Their line-up consisted of four drop-outs from the University of Georgia; Michael Stipe (4 January 1960, Decatur, Georgia, USA; vocals), Peter Buck (b. 6 December 1956, Berkeley, California, USA;...
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U2
- 72% match to Weird Al Yankovic
Indisputably one of the most popular rock acts in the world, this Irish quartet's achievements since the late 70s have been extraordinarily cohesive and consistent. U2 began their musical career at school in Dublin in 1977. Bono (Paul David Hewson, 10 May 1960, Dublin, Eire;...
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Adam Sandler
- 69% match to Weird Al Yankovic
Bon Jovi
- 69% match to Weird Al Yankovic
This commercial hard rock band, formed in New Jersey, USA, is fronted by Jon Bon Jovi (John Francis Bongiovi Jnr., 2 March 1962, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA; vocals). His four co-founders were Richie Sambora (b. Richard Stephen Sambora, 11 July 1959, Perth Amboy, New Jersey,...
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No Doubt
- 68% match to Weird Al Yankovic
This Orange County, California, USA-based outfit, comprising Gwen Stefani (Gwendolyn Renee Stefani, 3 October 1969, Fullerton, California, USA; vocals), Tom Dumont (b. 11 January 1968, Los Angeles, California, USA; guitar), Tony Kanal (b. 27 August 1970, London, England; bass)...
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Goo Goo Dolls
- 62% match to Weird Al Yankovic
This US rock band, formed in Buffalo, New York, in 1986, originally comprised Robby Takac (30 September 1964, USA; bass/vocals), Johnny Rzeznik (b. John Rzeznik, 5 December 1965, Buffalo, New York, USA; guitar/vocals) and George Tutuska (drums). Taking their name from an...
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