That first album soon sold 350,000, fueled primarily by word of mouth, especially on college campuses. Most Chicagoans first ...

I knew both of them. Political opposites, John Stone and Tom Lehrer, nevertheless had a similar characteristic that shaped ...

Lehrer, who died July 26, wrote numerous satirical songs, including "Pollution" and "The Vatican Rag." In the latter half of his life, he also taught math at Harvard and MIT.

Thomas A. Lehrer ’47 — a beloved musician and mathematics instructor who set sardonic commentary to upbeat piano melodies — ...

His topical songs were wildly popular among the college crowd, and many of us committed them to memory along with Bob Dylan’s similarly provocative lyrics.

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When Daniel Radcliffe performed an a cappella version on The Graham Norton Show – prefacing it by introducing Lehrer, ...

In 2025, alongside prominent figures, the world mourned the loss of several underrated celebrities who significantly impacted entertainment. Wings Hauser, known for roles in 'The Young and the ...

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The Pinellas County Medical Examiner has determined the official cause of death for pro wrestling icon Hulk Hogan. Hogan ...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Fans of the Grateful Dead are pouring into San Francisco for three days of concerts and festivities ...