American disc jockey From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Barret Eugene "Barry" Hansen (born April 2, 1941),[1] known professionally as Dr. Demento, is an American radio broadcaster and comedic singer. He is known for his parody songs and for being the inspiration of "Weird Al" Yankovic.[2]
Dr. Demento | |
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Dr. Demento in 2004 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Barret Eugene Hansen |
| Also known as | Dr. Demento Barry Hansen |
| Born | April 2, 1941 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | May 7, 2024 (aged 83) Paris, Texas, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Disc jockey |
| Years active | 1970–present |
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