Whatever happened to Tom Lehrer?

RE · May 25, 2024, 08:45 AM

His satirical political folk songs back in the 60s were hilarious. I had both his albums as a kid, and I have used the videos from YT here on the Diner many times. Always figured he died young. Turns out he just didn't want the fame or money. It's a tragedy, because he was an amazing talent.

One of the classics.

https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/may/22/my-songs-spread-like-herpes-why-did-satirical-genius-tom-lehrer-swap-worldwide-fame-for-obscurity

'My songs spread like herpes': why did satirical genius Tom Lehrer swap worldwide fame for obscurity?

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Whatever happened to Tom Lehrer?

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