Visiting the grave of the musician who MURDERED MUSIC Spike Jones!

[@joachimgoethe7864]

Steve, as a child in the early 60's, I remember my father putting Spike Jones records on an old victrola. Now there is a word you haven't heard in many decades. I still remember those goofy, silly songs Spike would sing, and my father laughing and singing along. You definitely brought back good memories with this one. 😊

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks for sharing that fun memory with us Joaquin! 😀👍

[@garycurry4600]

He’s the “grandfather” of Weird Al Yankovic’s parody music ❤️

[@davidlape3325]

Hi Steve! I remember listening to Spike on Dr. Demento. Good memories. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and blessed Steve!

[@catherine59226]

Growing up in the 60’s, I remember my grandparents listening to him. May he rest in peace… Informative and thoughtful video as always Steve. Thank you.

[@TravelWithLisaMH]

I love the arrow on the other marker pointing to his spouse. Thanks for sharing, Steve.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

I know, right? 😆👍

[@michaeladamo1188]

Hi Steve I’ve heard of DR Demento but never listened to the show. Spike jones was hysterical! So many funny and clever skits on his show and performances!

[@kjazzingilbert]

I totally remember Spike on Dr. Demento! When I was first hired by the Postal Service, I worked in the plant sorting mail on a machine, one letter per second, on the night shift for years. What saved me and kept me (somewhat) sane was that we were allowed to wear headphones while sorting so I’d listen to Dr. Demento, Larry King, Art Bell and Jim Bohannen. This was forty years ago so audiobooks were not a thing. I would also listen to a lot of disco music to keep me awake.

[@dburch7894]

Loved Dr Demento!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks for sharing that fun memory with us K! 😀👍

[@rhvoriginals3083]

From the late 30s on, Spike was huge!!! He was with the John Scott Trotter Orchestra, when they backed the original recording of Bing Crosby’s, “White Christmas.” Spike only went up from there. Tired of playing traditional music, and inspired by a pair of squeaky shoes during a rehearsal, he formed a group of musicians to play parodies. They would record those sessions for their wives to enjoy. One of those recordings found its way into the hands of an RCA executive and they were offered a recording contract. Spike went on to land his own radio and TV shows which lasted into the 60s. And culminated into us Boomers hearing his madcap music on the Dr. Demento show in the 70s. Throughout his career he worked with some of the biggest names in the industry: Frank Sinatra, Mel Torme, Frankie Lane, Burl Ives, Don Ameche, etc. Spike also appeared in movies, and on several variety shows. He died young, but left an indelible mark with his passion for music. He is sorely missed!!!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Fun trivia. I think was always for sharing with us. 😀👍

[@mskrisclark684]

When I was a kid Grandma used to play his stuff. Thanks for the memory Steve!

[@donnerdonner315]

Yes....I also listened to Dr. Demento in the 70's-80's! He was the coolest and funniest to listen to on the radio! Loved it...that brought back major memories! Thanks Steve for that one...LOL!!!

[@leesashriber5097]

Hi Steve!! I've heard of him, but I appreciate you giving me some background on him. What a tragic ending to an interesting man. 🕊️❤️🙏 Thank you my friend ❤😊

[@maryannlockwood7806]

I read the title wrong on this . At first, I thought Spike Jones had been murdered! Even though he was before my time, I love a lot of his songs.😊

[@timmcdowell4092]

I listened to Dr. Demento as a kid. Only had AM radio in the early days. Remember he had a song "Shaving Cream" it was funny.

[@vpombovp]

Ðr. Demento was GREAT! I think Weird Al got his start on Dr. Demento.

[@lamlam1969]

Yes, I think he did. That was a great show!

[@vpombovp]

@lamlam1969 You got that right, my friend 🧡

[@Linda-in9ns]

I remember him, my grandparents like to listen to him back in the day. Died young! 😞🥀🪦have a good weekend Steve! 👍

[@reneerednour3951]

I do remember. I hadn't thought about him in years. Thank you for reminding me. 😊

[@buckshot6481]

He was hilarious on Dr Demento . I never missed it.

[@sallykohorst8803]

I never heard of Spike Jones. But thanks for his story.

[@walterfink9782]

Yes, I remember Spike Jones. We had records of him as well. Very funny. Thanks for the memory.

[@ellensippel8413]

When my husband and I were dating during college ,he introduced me to Spike Jones' music. My husband is also a big Dr. Demento fan. I think of Spike Jones as musical comedy parody, very similar to Weird Al but more accoustically slapstick with all the sound effects. Great segment Steve and thanks for sharing.

[@tomklock568]

Oh yes, listened to Dr. Demento every week! Spike Jones was quite a character. Thanks Steve!

[@josephosheavideos3992]

Actually, Spike Jones inspired Peter Schiekele, a classically trained musician, who just died in January. Schiekele created the fictional persona of PDQ Bach and lampooned classical music into the 21st century in exactly the same way Spike Jones lampooned jazz. Now both of these comic music geniuses (along with Victor Borge) are making the angels laugh.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks for sharing that with us Joseph! 👍

[@Mrgop]

I know a guy who knew Dr. Demento. He said he was the same in person as on the radio. I enjoy your channel.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Fun to know that! 😀👍

[@cynthiacronin2794]

I think he used a lot of funny sound effects. Slide whistle. Kazoos etc.

[@wlwal1]

Dr. Demento on KMET !

[@BrentFla]

Always enjoy your grave visits. And yes, as a teenager growing up in Dallas, Texas I listened to Dr. Demento every week.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

😀👍

[@fehquig]

I'm very familiar with Spike Jones. I heard him on the Dr. Demento show for the first time back in the 70s. Your video brought back many memories...

[@MarthaJOHNSON-iu4wk]

Great video Steve 👍

[@marlenepearson3936]

I have heard of both. But don't remember what either one did. Thanks for reminding of them both, Steve. 🎉

[@LT-kq4bg]

To this day, a loud bike horn or that throaty "guggle-guggle" noise will still remind me of Spike Jones. 😂

[@johnbastien3872]

I remember both.

[@gregorykacsandy5005]

Now you're telling your age steve ! Lol..😂

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Lol 😀👍

[@goingslightlymad7172]

Loved listening to Dr. Demento on KMET! 😍

[@HistoricallyMarked]

As a huge Weird Al fan, Al would always cite Spike Jones as an influence and that's what got me listening to him. He's got plenty of classics but sadly his name is somewhat forgotten. Der Fuehrer's Face is a great song, and if you haven't seen it - the Disney short In Nutzi Land where it was used is recommended. Thanks for sharing this one Steve!

[@dsinavich5141]

Hi Steve...I can't say I remember him....although the name spike is familiar....thanks for vlog history....have a great weekend...... Deborah 🇨🇦

[@kerryg4119]

I remember seeing Spike Jones a few times on television when I was a kid. It was wild and crazy. A lot of jumping around, sound effects and great music. He was a true entertainer.

[@aa64912]

You are right about memories. I vaguely remember Spike. Good music.

[@barbaralouise_]

I definitely remember Dr. Demento. Funny show.

[@lamlam1969]

I LOVED listening to Dr. Demento in the 1980s when I was a teen! I’d turn my bedside radio on low and listen every Sunday night from 10 to midnight. I was supposed to be sleeping, as there was school the next day. LOL

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks for sharing that fun memory with us lam! 😀👍

[@mariaday712]

I think it's funny the man has an arrow pointing to where his wife if buried. Lol. They must have been a fun couple. I remember Spike Jones. Thanks for sharing this with us. You and Jim take care.

[@alextaffera6962]

Steve I'm 69 I remember all those things love from Gettysburg always❤

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

😀👍

[@harveycaldwell2409]

Steve thank you for this video it is always good to see a youtube video

[@avon1243]

Are there coffins behind those slabs of marble or creamains?

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Full-sized coffins

[@MrHeadbanger366]

I remember watching Superhost back in the 70s. His theme song was You Always Hurt the One You Love. I know who Dr. Demento is, but his show wasn't played in my neck of the woods. We should thank him for giving Weird Al his start.

[@colemahaffey2366]

Steve, it was actually Sunday, that I fly out of town, but Spike Jones lived a good life to entertain people

[@alextepe4309]

Der Fuehrer’s Face is my favorite of Spike Jones. It’s funny how after the word “heil” come raspberry blows.

[@wdh47211]

Loved his records growing up......Funny stuff...."Beetlebomb"....never knew what happened to him.

[@sherrischweigl6860]

My parents were in their 30s when they had me in 1968, so I definitely remember the songs of Spike Jones and the Dr. Demento show. ❤

[@palmaleestephens1906]

Thank you, Steve!❤ I remember him vaguely. Was he ever the band on the Tonight Show in the very early 60s? I may be misremembering.

[@julieannemichelle]

I listened to Dr Demento every Sunday evening in the early 70’s in Los Angeles.

[@susanholland3809]

My favorite was the parody of "Cocktails for Two."

[@RonaldSparkman-s8m]

loved the video Steve take care my friend

[@muffs55mercury61]

"Der Fuhrer's Face" is still one of my favorite songs of that eras (recorded July, 1942) Still got both an original 78 and a 45rpm (the song was reissued several times) I hear he had a problem with alcoholism as well. He appeared on television up til 1964.

[@peaceworld5393]

🕯️✌🏼 Thank you Steve.

[@dburch7894]

Loved listening to Dr Demento.

[@stevepaul6955]

My brothers and I listened to Dr Demento all the time playing these odd-ball songs.

[@michellekellogg9943]

the Doc show

[@TREVORDAWSONTHD]

I haven't seen your videos for awhile. Nice to catch up. Yeah! I loved Spike Jones and I have his CD's. Also another music comedian is Stan Freeburgh who I liked.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Welcome back, Trevor 😀👍

[@michaeladamo1188]

Hi Steve

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Hi Michael

[@monikameza4107]

R.i.P Spike Jones 🙏

[@Lava1964]

The only reason I know about Spike Jones is that his quirky music was referenced a couple of times on MASH.

[@jimpatterson3286]

Oh my God I remember Dr. Demeto. And Spike Jones. That's what happens when you're older than Moses.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

😂👍

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Enjoyed

[@michaelrocker9000]

I remember Dr D. He played some of the whackiest stuff on the radio. Steve if you ever listened to The Band "Up on Cripple Creek" They mention him. "Now me and my mate were back at the shack We had Spike Jones on the box She said, "I can't take the way he sings But I love to hear him talk" Barret Eugene Hansen, known professionally as Dr. Demento, is 83 years old now. BTW you might have two new gravesites to checkout next year. Richard Simmons who just turned 76 on July 12th passed away on July 13th. Have you been to Jack Lalanne's grave site? Forest Lawn Memorial Park Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA Show MapGPS-Latitude: 34.145031, Longitude: -118.3180618 PLOT God's Acre section, Map #F87, Lot 2019, Single Ground Interment Space 1 Stay safe out there.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Hi Michael, thanks for sharing the fun trivia. And yes, I visited Jacqueline Lane gravesite quite a few years ago on this channel. If you search his name that video should pop up. Or he might’ve been part of a larger video that I did with multiple people I honestly can’t remember now I’ve visited so many gravesites over the years on this. 😀👍

[@kaymad143]

I will have to visit is crypt when I go out west.

[@runaremblem2221]

🤗🤗❤️

[@lacollaros3641]

RIP Shannen Doherty

[@dstaugustinefl8832]

Do you mean Spike Jones and his wacky wackians ? My dad loved him, I have several of his records. Yes I remember him and Stan Freeburg also "Beatle Bomb"

[@LawyerCalhoun1]

1911-1965 ?? A lot of these famous folks of that era had short lives. Jones was a heavy smoker until his death.

[@VanessaDo-lu7cd]

❤🎉❤

[@TyhlerNovac]

Ah Yes Demento ... My Brother and His Friend Called Alan showed me his content

[@pattibrooks1907]

Hi Steve ! I have heard of Spike Jones and Dad had a record of his !

[@cynthiapickett7403]

He WAS funny!

[@QueenWendyLu]

I loved him and Louis prima.

[@QueenWendyLu]

I loooooved Dr Demento.