Weird Al Opens Up About the Sudden Loss of His Parents (2016)

Ойын-сауық

“Weird Al” Yankovic recalls receiving support from his fans after losing his parents to carbon monoxide poisoning.
Watch the FULL interview here: siriusxm.us/WeirdAlHS
Hear more Howard Stern by signing up for a free SiriusXM trial: siriusxm.us/Howard100
SUBSCRIBE for more videos: bit.ly/2qswmZU
Want to know what's going on with Howard Stern in the future?
Follow us on Twitter: bit.ly/1RzxGPD
On Facebook: on. 1JELtz3
On Instagram: goo.gl/VsWTND
For more great content from the Howard Stern Show visit our official website: www.HowardStern.com
#HowardStern #SternShow

Пікірлер: 297

  • @howardstern
    @howardstern Жыл бұрын

    Watch the full interview here: siriusxm.us/WeirdAlHS

  • @JesseOsher
    @JesseOsher Жыл бұрын

    I had Carbon Minoxide in my Dads home in 1994. Parents are divorced and I’d stay with my Dad for the summer. It was the pool heater in the basement. I woke up and felt dizzy and the room was spinning. I called my Mom and told her I didn’t feel well. She said “oh sorry baby I hope you feel better.” Then I said “ I can’t breathe.” That’s when the MOM-meter came into play. She said “hang up Im calling your Father to call 911!”… few minutes later my Dad yells “Jesse get out of the house now!!!!” With all the energy I had I ran out to the front door. Fell onto the grass and started throwing up. I do remember the moment I hit the fresh air it was the greatest feeling ever. I am truly grateful to be alive. 🙌

  • @notintohandles

    @notintohandles

    Жыл бұрын

    And you needed to wait for mommy to tell you to save your life even though you called her because you knew something was up??? I bet you vote Republican.

  • @SDXC1417

    @SDXC1417

    Жыл бұрын

    You're clever!!! How's that working out for ya bud? Take a good look at your life and do better. Spread love and peace instead of negativity. You'll be a whole lot happier. Unless you're one of those weirdos that's in love with their sadness.

  • @andiman45

    @andiman45

    Жыл бұрын

    @@notintohandles ???? WTF??

  • @richardburchett

    @richardburchett

    Жыл бұрын

    @@notintohandles Jesus, Greg!!

  • @DJBell1986

    @DJBell1986

    Жыл бұрын

    @@notintohandles carbon monoxide poisoning can effect you cognitive ability’s. So yes you would need help in determining something is wrong.

  • @ryankibler7973
    @ryankibler7973 Жыл бұрын

    My first Weird All show was right after his parents died. He played a hell of a show. We tried to meet him at his bus after but his guitarist said he wasn't meeting anyone due to the tragedy. Massively underrated musicians including Al.

  • @TheDastardlyV

    @TheDastardlyV

    Жыл бұрын

    You still tried??

  • @jameswiggle

    @jameswiggle

    Жыл бұрын

    someone had a similar experience. I personally think it's kinda rude...he lost his parents..I doubt he wants to talk to random fans

  • @jameswiggle

    @jameswiggle

    Жыл бұрын

    @Harold Paulle what do you mean? weird al is both..nice and talented

  • @pathologicaldoubt
    @pathologicaldoubt Жыл бұрын

    So devastating that a man with so much joy was robbed of his loving parents.

  • @gengraded

    @gengraded

    Жыл бұрын

    We all do eventually.

  • @StreetHierarchy

    @StreetHierarchy

    Жыл бұрын

    @@gengraded don't try to diminish this tragedy...

  • @davidjacobs8558

    @davidjacobs8558

    Жыл бұрын

    Walt Disney's parents died the same way.

  • @saifuusuri

    @saifuusuri

    Жыл бұрын

    @@StreetHierarchy It's not that diminishing.

  • @matthewrobbins663
    @matthewrobbins663 Жыл бұрын

    I saw him on tour a few months after his loss. He was a damn trooper and pulled off an amazing show. Bless his heart. What an amazing and good human.

  • @jdub7552

    @jdub7552

    Жыл бұрын

    Dang trooper....

  • @hollygolightly7475

    @hollygolightly7475

    Жыл бұрын

    He’s such a good soul

  • @ep6507
    @ep6507 Жыл бұрын

    What a sweet soul he is.

  • @debbiebasche7760

    @debbiebasche7760

    Жыл бұрын

    A gift to the world from above..

  • @ph-vf5hx

    @ph-vf5hx

    Жыл бұрын

    Love his openness

  • @LinkRocks
    @LinkRocks Жыл бұрын

    Weird Al is one of the most likable people on the planet. He seems like a genuinely nice guy.

  • @adamlaceky8127

    @adamlaceky8127

    Жыл бұрын

    Get him, Keanu Reeves, and Tom Hanks in a room together, and puppies would spontaneously materialize from the aether.

  • @thepatternofchairs9814

    @thepatternofchairs9814

    Жыл бұрын

    @@adamlaceky8127 replace Tom Hanks with someone else. The other 2 do a perfect job of performing their talents and not using their platforms to biasly influence others

  • @hollygolightly7475

    @hollygolightly7475

    Жыл бұрын

    Good solid human

  • @ienjoyedmystay5521

    @ienjoyedmystay5521

    6 ай бұрын

    @@thepatternofchairs9814Jim Carrey?

  • @scottmasson3039
    @scottmasson3039 Жыл бұрын

    He’s an angelic human being. You can just tell by listening to him talk.

  • @ZiddersRooFurry
    @ZiddersRooFurry Жыл бұрын

    I just gained a ton of respect for Howard. Not once did he make light of Al's situation. He was very respectful and I felt sincere empathy from him. Much respect for that.

  • @DanReviewsIt

    @DanReviewsIt

    Жыл бұрын

    Stern is honestly one of the great interviewers

  • @litigioussociety4249

    @litigioussociety4249

    Жыл бұрын

    I lost all respect for him when he went insane about COVID. What he does himself I don't care, but having oppressive views about vaccines and such is too much.

  • @b69mach1

    @b69mach1

    Жыл бұрын

    Sterns got a lot of mental issues and he likes asking his guests if they do and if they’ve seen a shrink about it.

  • @TyranBatten

    @TyranBatten

    Жыл бұрын

    @@litigioussociety4249 Which version of "insane about covid" are we talking about.

  • @legoghostyoda

    @legoghostyoda

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TyranBatten he thinks you should get vaccinated for a life threatening illness, how oppressive and evil!!

  • @jimmy2cool
    @jimmy2cool Жыл бұрын

    Weird Al is a treasure. As a comedian, an musician, and a human. I’m thrilled that’s he’s as beloved today as he’s ever been.

  • @themilkguzzler2467
    @themilkguzzler2467 Жыл бұрын

    To have the sheer mental strength to get up on that stage just hours after losing the most important people in his life... wow. That's incredible.

  • @bloodsling
    @bloodsling Жыл бұрын

    I recall reading something Al had said about it at the time,or at least words to that effect,that he said really helped ease his anguish. Neither of his parents had to endure the pain of losing a spouse.

  • @missccarr89

    @missccarr89

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow... That's deep.

  • @kerrymartin7557

    @kerrymartin7557

    Жыл бұрын

    What a very unselfish perspective on his part.💜

  • @majorasbong

    @majorasbong

    Жыл бұрын

    In a way that’s a beautiful tragedy

  • @cranke99
    @cranke99 Жыл бұрын

    UHF still one of my favorite all time comedies.

  • @hectic105
    @hectic105 Жыл бұрын

    Weird Al is one of the greatest people on the planet. I lost the last two of my grandparents on the same day a couple months ago (one from both sides of my parents families) and had tickets to see Weird Al the next night, I was in such a weird head space and that show definitely helped me get through that as I needed SOMETHING to take my mind off of it for a spell and Weird Al did that for me. Happy that us fans were able to do the same for him as that is an even worse thing to go through.

  • @bantehayes9973
    @bantehayes9973 Жыл бұрын

    Al's a legend. He's always been there for us with his music. I dare anybody to listen to his stuff without at least smiling.

  • @alladreamwedreamed
    @alladreamwedreamed Жыл бұрын

    His professionalism is astonishing. It must be awesome being on his crew.

  • @deetomm7773
    @deetomm7773 Жыл бұрын

    I feel so sorry for Al whenever I hear the story of how his parents died. Sometimes I wish I could give him a hug. 😔💙

  • @nowhereman6019
    @nowhereman6019 Жыл бұрын

    Al is one of those genuinely golden human beings.

  • @danielstack4158
    @danielstack4158 Жыл бұрын

    You can see the respect Howard and Al have for each other. Two great careers spanning over the last 40+ years.

  • @spork8655
    @spork8655 Жыл бұрын

    Weird Al and his band have been criminally underrated for his entire career. He is one of the true greats, a damn legend, and it's good to see Howard recognize that. I saw Weird Al in 1997 at the Bloomsburg Fair, and it still rates as the best show I've ever attended. Much respect.

  • @minormunitions
    @minormunitions Жыл бұрын

    Al showed the definition of stoicism

  • @GlenLauderdale
    @GlenLauderdale Жыл бұрын

    Al seems like a guy who would make sure that everyone in is life, family, colleagues, or fans, were happy and loved. It is for this reason that this man should receive the biggest hug in return.

  • @jasminesimon2546
    @jasminesimon2546 Жыл бұрын

    I love weird Al. The innocence and positivity in him, reminds me of what people should strive for.

  • @bigfatno
    @bigfatno Жыл бұрын

    Al is one of he coolest dudes on the planet. A truly real person in the entertainment industry is so rare. I hope he attains everything he wishes for.

  • @enterpatman
    @enterpatman Жыл бұрын

    I was there at one of his first concerts after his parents passed away in Grand Forks, ND. Al put on a hell of a show.

  • @saxmanb777

    @saxmanb777

    Жыл бұрын

    I was at the same one!

  • @ceeb420
    @ceeb420 Жыл бұрын

    Weird Al is a legend. Absolutely tragic to hear that his parents passed in such a way. The fact he still went on the tour afterwards for the sake of his band, crew, and fans is very admirable. I can't imagine how that must've felt. I hope he's been able to heal as much as one could.

  • @alexlazzerly3677
    @alexlazzerly3677 Жыл бұрын

    I never knew that. That’s unbelievably sad. Can’t imagine losing both my parents in that way.

  • @bcccl569
    @bcccl569 Жыл бұрын

    Al is one of the best humans alive. class act.

  • @reagalbeagle1
    @reagalbeagle1 Жыл бұрын

    When I saw Weird Al at a meet and greet I told him that his music made some really dark days very bright.

  • @therealCrazyJake
    @therealCrazyJake Жыл бұрын

    This might be the most respectful I’ve seen Howard Stern in discussing a personal tragedy.

  • @thomasgoff4700
    @thomasgoff4700 Жыл бұрын

    Omg so sorry Mr AL, YOU have put so many smiles on our faces, you’re BRILLIANT, thank you for EVERYTHING “!!!

  • @erivers71
    @erivers71 Жыл бұрын

    Weird Al is a class act and is the hardest working act in the business. Really enjoyed his videos throughout the years.

  • @davidcashman2691
    @davidcashman2691 Жыл бұрын

    Weird Al is fantastic and seems so genuine

  • @Seanbo88
    @Seanbo88 Жыл бұрын

    Al is such a treasure, one of those unique souls that brings so much joy and light into the world. Honored to be a long-time fan.

  • @rasputinafreak
    @rasputinafreak Жыл бұрын

    Weird Al is very private. Most of his interviews are about his beginnings. This is the first time I’m seeing him talk about anything serious!

  • @thedude4672
    @thedude4672 Жыл бұрын

    HUGE Weird AL fan since I was a kid and bought Dare to be Stupid on cassette tape. Thank you for all the fun and laughter and music, Al!

  • @kerrymartin7557
    @kerrymartin7557 Жыл бұрын

    I did not know he had been through that. Very sad. My heart breaks for him.

  • @Bork98
    @Bork98 Жыл бұрын

    It makes me think about the concert we had on VHS where his parent's introduced him at the beginning as Alfred. So sad.

  • @gusmonster59
    @gusmonster59 Жыл бұрын

    Al is one of my most favourite humans. I have been a 'fan' since his first hits on the Dr. Demento radio show waaaayyy back when. He is simply so intelligent and kind.

  • @googlename7943
    @googlename7943 Жыл бұрын

    Wow that's so sad. He has so much strength 💪 ❤. He seems so sweet and chill.

  • @djjava303
    @djjava303 Жыл бұрын

    Al is a total class act.

  • @jointhefist1016
    @jointhefist1016 Жыл бұрын

    He's a real performer. Still going to perform even though something tragic happened.

  • @calisongbird

    @calisongbird

    Жыл бұрын

    *perform

  • @EvilscooterKitty
    @EvilscooterKitty Жыл бұрын

    I love you, Al. God bless you!

  • @xwinoxrhinox
    @xwinoxrhinox Жыл бұрын

    carbon monoxide detectors need to be treated as essential as smoke detectors. they’ve saved my bacon at least twice and i won’t stay overnight anywhere that doesn’t have one. lots of love to al ❤

  • @BWShea
    @BWShea Жыл бұрын

    I was at that show at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls, SD. I was 15 and it was my first time seeing Weird Al. I have seen him 4 times since and he is the most dedicated, kindest person. ❤️ Thanks for all the great times, Al! ❤️

  • @audrahemmer8334

    @audrahemmer8334

    Жыл бұрын

    I was too. We were so surprised he went on knowing how much pain he must've been in. I've seen him 4 time also. 😄 probably all the same shows. 😉

  • @sunnycharacter
    @sunnycharacter Жыл бұрын

    With all his shenanigans and lighthearted talent, Al is so sweet and grounded and down to earth! New respect 😌

  • @hays9008
    @hays9008 Жыл бұрын

    A beautiful human

  • @campinatorxbox1610
    @campinatorxbox1610 Жыл бұрын

    That is awesome he helped the audience in times of need and they helped him when he needed them.

  • @anonymousanonymous7304
    @anonymousanonymous7304 Жыл бұрын

    Condolences about your parents. Sorry for your tremendous losses.

  • @berlygirl123
    @berlygirl123 Жыл бұрын

    He's an amazing person.

  • @Danteshotbox
    @Danteshotbox Жыл бұрын

    Its always the sweetest people who dont get enough praise & recognition bless him❤️

  • @sammyhoffman4812
    @sammyhoffman4812 Жыл бұрын

    The treasure we’ve never deserved but always needed

  • @jeanieolahful

    @jeanieolahful

    Жыл бұрын

    He really is.

  • @NakedBonghit
    @NakedBonghit Жыл бұрын

    I love Weird Al!

  • @anthonybovee5181
    @anthonybovee5181 Жыл бұрын

    I 100% LOVE Weird Al with every ounce of energy I can muster. He is the best.

  • @jordanjensen6954
    @jordanjensen6954 Жыл бұрын

    A true American gem

  • @larrygarcia6356
    @larrygarcia6356 Жыл бұрын

    What a national treasure. He needs to be protected accordingly.

  • @rubywingo6030
    @rubywingo6030 Жыл бұрын

    I remember listening to Weird Al on the Doctor Demento show on our car radio cruising after church every Sunday night in small town Greenville, Texas in the ‘70’s!

  • @skyspectre8954
    @skyspectre8954 Жыл бұрын

    I remember hearing about this when it happened. I love Al so much - I was absolutely gutted for him. I can't even begin to imagine that level of tragedy and pain. :(

  • @mauriceortiz8817
    @mauriceortiz8817 Жыл бұрын

    The " Biopic" is sooo brilliant! I laughed through the credits at the end.

  • @jessemcdonald5124
    @jessemcdonald5124 Жыл бұрын

    Always been a fan of Al. Def one of my very first cassette tapes ever

  • @brownmut5518
    @brownmut5518 Жыл бұрын

    Weird Al is a legend

  • @aerochicc
    @aerochicc Жыл бұрын

    Wowww. Huge respect for Al! His parents did such an awesome job raising him.

  • @everyonelovesmajima
    @everyonelovesmajima Жыл бұрын

    My first real, big-time concert was Weird Al, and it happened to be this tour, and he was every bit as awesome as he always is.

  • @moonchild679
    @moonchild679 Жыл бұрын

    All more the reason to Love him. What a great example of being a great human being!

  • @bobquartlemigula2351
    @bobquartlemigula2351 Жыл бұрын

    I did not know this about his parents!! So sad indeed 😖

  • @spangdeez498
    @spangdeez498 Жыл бұрын

    Just watched the Weird Al movie with Daniel Radcliffe- and it was HILARIOUS- and Weird Al did a great job in his role as well

  • @jessragan6714
    @jessragan6714 Жыл бұрын

    I went out and bought a carbon monoxide detector for my parents after hearing the news that Weird Al's parents passed away from CO poisoning. Let's just say that with a fireplace in their home, it was a wise investment.

  • @LaEsquelaVieja
    @LaEsquelaVieja Жыл бұрын

    It happened in my home town. I hope he still owns the house. It was nice seeing him from time to time in the cafes.

  • @persnickety369
    @persnickety369 Жыл бұрын

    A friend of mine saw his show recently and said it was pretty great! Highly Recommended it.

  • @Calabrin1
    @Calabrin1 Жыл бұрын

    Terrific interview. Howard at his best, and Al is obviously an exceptionally candid and interesting person.

  • @gullscomic
    @gullscomic Жыл бұрын

    Al is so great. Down to earth and just understands it all.

  • @Debaucherousgeek
    @Debaucherousgeek Жыл бұрын

    What a great person he is. Always "loved" him. He's a TREASURE!!

  • @stardust-rebel
    @stardust-rebel Жыл бұрын

    Make no mistake; Mr Stern always gets the best dialog from his guests. He knows how to dig into them and get to the tough questions but his skill has vastly improved with age.

  • @byHexted
    @byHexted Жыл бұрын

    It’s so corny that they assume Al is “resisting” cursing it’s pretty clear he just doesn’t find it necessary

  • @timmmahhhh
    @timmmahhhh Жыл бұрын

    This whole time I assumed it was from a faulty furnace, first I'm hearing it was from a closed flu on a fireplace. Howard you are an incredible interviewer and tactfully approached a sensitive subject here.

  • @He4venlyBody
    @He4venlyBody Жыл бұрын

    such a fair & wholesome entertainer, makes me very sorry for the traumatic [way and] massive loss

  • @TotalMK
    @TotalMK Жыл бұрын

    I've meet Al twice and he is one of the nicest Celebs you will ever meet, both times were after shows here in Australia, as he will do meet and greats for fans which is so awesome of him. But what happened to his folks is so very sad.

  • @chrisxavier3147
    @chrisxavier3147 Жыл бұрын

    I love Weird Al

  • @danielmarkfroggatt
    @danielmarkfroggatt Жыл бұрын

    What a classy and sensitive guy.

  • @robertpolnicky7702
    @robertpolnicky7702 Жыл бұрын

    Weird al is a lot less weird than some of those people he parodied.

  • @Warren-G-Harding
    @Warren-G-Harding Жыл бұрын

    Anyone else notice over the last 30 years these two dudes traded hairstyles?

  • @artjackson8360
    @artjackson8360 Жыл бұрын

    Al is so talented but more importantly he's just a wonderful human being. We should all aspire to be as good a human as he is.

  • @flamechick6
    @flamechick6 Жыл бұрын

    Weird al healed himself

  • @DragonsinGenesisPodcast
    @DragonsinGenesisPodcast Жыл бұрын

    Weird Al is a world treasure!

  • @tommayrant2279
    @tommayrant2279 Жыл бұрын

    Love you, AL!

  • @mesquitegirl2013
    @mesquitegirl2013 Жыл бұрын

    😢❤ I love Weird Al

  • @nychris2258
    @nychris2258 Жыл бұрын

    What a great dude.. Ive loved Weird Al since I was a kid

  • @jefferee2002
    @jefferee2002 Жыл бұрын

    Dear Lord. I'm so sorry Al. You have my deep condolences.

  • @themagicofd
    @themagicofd Жыл бұрын

    This is why we love him. Well one of the many reasons.

  • @davescamera3672
    @davescamera3672 Жыл бұрын

    Wow that sounds incredibly painful.

  • @TheSiliconSoul
    @TheSiliconSoul Жыл бұрын

    Weird Al is absolutely a national treasure. A global treasure even.

  • @GRiNDWiZARD187
    @GRiNDWiZARD187 Жыл бұрын

    mentally & emotionally strong Al is, not many people would of handled this like he did.

  • @scottcharney1091

    @scottcharney1091

    Жыл бұрын

    would *have

  • @cyanokhaar
    @cyanokhaar Жыл бұрын

    Such a kind man

  • @cobrakaier238
    @cobrakaier238 Жыл бұрын

    I don't think I have seen Al so sad.😢

  • @Lordestroyer
    @Lordestroyer Жыл бұрын

    He is a beautiful person and I’m happy I grew up with him as an entertainer.

  • @robinstevens9189
    @robinstevens9189 Жыл бұрын

    Weird Al is such a class act.

  • @daddykoolest
    @daddykoolest Жыл бұрын

    Weird Al just seems one of those wonderful human beings that seems to be ridiculously talented.

  • @michaeljacksin9367
    @michaeljacksin9367 Жыл бұрын

    its good that he can talk about it

  • @thesirms
    @thesirms Жыл бұрын

    insane that he would continue the tour.

  • @christinalynn8143

    @christinalynn8143

    Жыл бұрын

    Seems very considerate, to his fans.

  • @idkalan00

    @idkalan00

    Жыл бұрын

    He stated before that he had to continue to perform because he knew that people turned to his music to cope, then maybe he could cope by performing.

  • @timmmahhhh

    @timmmahhhh

    Жыл бұрын

    We'll deal with grief differently for sure. Personally I would have paused it, but I'm not him.

  • @bmoneyrancidfan91
    @bmoneyrancidfan91 Жыл бұрын

    Love you Al you rock brotha

Келесі