Tag: Dr. Demento
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Legendary Radio Host Dr. Demento Announces Retirement After 55 Years
In a bittersweet moment for fans of novelty music and radio history, Barry “Dr. Demento” Hansen, the iconic host of The Dr. Demento Show, announced his retirement at age 84, closing a 55-year chapter of broadcasting that began in 1970. “Now I have a special announcement,” Hansen said after playing the No. 1 song on…