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1900 to 1930: The Dawn of Dementia; The Oldest Novelty Records of All Time from Dr Demento.
The world famous Dr. Demento's influence on pop culture is undeniable and to commemorate his 50th anniversary, we celebrate the earliest days of novelty and comedy records.
He is a world-renowned record collector and music historian, whose lifelong passion for music of all kinds (from Frank Zappa to punk rock and everything in between) is reflected in his radio show and most importantly, in this unique collection of rare songs from the early days of records.
- For fans of Weird Al Yankovic, Spinal Tap, Frank Zappa, Barnes and Barnes
- Dr. Demento was inducted into National Radio Hall of Fame in November 2009
- Demento helped bring Weird Al to nationwide attention
- Dr. Demento was in nationwide radio syndication until 2010 and continues to be broadcast weekly online
- Dr. Demento was created in 1970, so 2020 was his 50th anniversary