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Dr. Demento Retires After 55 Years of Quirky Tunes

6/25/2025

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After an incredible 55-year journey, Barry Hansen, famously known as Dr. Demento, is hanging up his headphones at the age of 84. Since his debut in 1970 at KPPC-FM in Pasadena, he has delighted audiences with quirky tunes and laughter, igniting a love for "funny music" that began with iconic hits like “Monster Mash” and “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer.”

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After an incredible 55-year journey, Barry Hansen, famously known as Dr. Demento, is hanging up his headphones at the age of 84. Since his debut in 1970 at KPPC-FM in Pasadena, he has delighted audiences with quirky tunes and laughter, igniting a love for "funny music" that began with iconic hits like “Monster Mash” and “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer.”