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Al Yankovic

One of my pet peeves is that sometimes the talents of my band get overlooked because, and it was the same problem that Frank Zappa had, with a lot of groups that use humor, people don't realize there's a lot of craft behind the comedy.

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Al Yankovic is frustrated that people often ignore the skill and effort his band puts into their music because they focus only on the funny parts. He compares this to Frank Zappa's experience, where the serious artistry behind comedic work is frequently underestimated.

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