Comedian Search  |  Top Comedians  |  Comedian Gigs  |  Comedian Forums  |  Comedian Signup  
Roy Zimmerman
Musical / Political Humor
Funny Songs about Ignorance, War and Greed

Male
101 years old

United States



Last Login: 6/12/2009
View My: Pics | Videos

   Contacting Roy Zimmerman

 MySpace URL: 

   Roy Zimmerman's Comedian Bio
Bio
The Los Angeles Times says, "Zimmerman displays a lacerating wit and keen awareness of society's foibles that bring to mind a latter-day Tom Lehrer." Tom Lehrer himself says, "I congratulate Roy Zimmerman on reintroducing literacy to comedy songs. And the rhymes actually rhyme, they don't just 'rhyne.'" Joni Mitchell says, "Roy's lyrics move beyond poetry and achieve perfection." I've been writing topical since Mrs. Hemphill's wig blew off in seventh grade. My songs have a decidedly Lefty slant. We used to have a name for Right Wing satire - we called it "cruelty." I've shared the stage with George Carlin, Bill Maher, Kate Clinton, Dennis Miller, Sandra Tsing Loh, kd lang, Andy Borowitz and Paul Krassner, and played a series of shows swapping songs with The Pixies' Frank Black. I founded and wrote all the material for the satirical folk quartet The Foremen, who recorded for Warner/Reprise throughout the Nineties. I wrote about five hours of material for the group. We never did it all at once, but we kept it ready in case we had to filibuster. I've just released my fifth solo album, ..Faulty Intelligence... I hope it gets good reviews, but mostly I hope it gets denied under oath by Karl Rove.
Websiteroyzimmerman.com/
InfluencesGet a pencil: Tom Lehrer's hilarious and impeccably crafted topicality, Phil Ochs’ unapologetic blend of humor and politics, The Roches’ eccentric soulfulness, Stephen Sondheim's high-wire rhyme and reason, Irving Berlin's ingenious economy, Cole Porter's witty innuendo, Pete Seeger’s unflagging commitment to social justice, Ani DiFranco's marriage of brilliance and bravery, Joni Mitchell's seamless union of sound and sense, Bob Dylan, Brian Wilson, Woodie Guthrie and yes, you forced it out of me - the Beatles.
MembersFor a good time please subscribe to my YouTube channel
FilmsI sing "I'm Fired" in Annabelle Gurwitch's Showtime documentary "Fired!" My songs are used in the Sundance film "Blog Wars."
AlbumsSOLO: "Faulty Intelligence" - 2006, "PeaceNick" - 2005, "Homeland" and "Security" - 2003, "Comic Sutra" - 1997, WITH THE FOREMEN: "The Best of The Foremen" - 2006, "What's Left?" (Warner/Reprise) - 1996, "Folk Heroes" (Warner/Reprise) - 1995, "Sing It Loud!" - 1994, "Folk Heroes" (Metaphor) - 1993 WITH THE TWANG: "Trains, Love and Heaven" (Metaphor) - 1990 "Yuletrain: Christmas with The Twang" (Metaphor) - 1990

    Roy Zimmerman's Interests
GeneralClick on a CD cover for information on buying my albums


     Roy Zimmerman's Details
Status:Married
Zodiac Sign:Libra
Children:Proud parent


Roy Zimmerman's Clips [View All Clips]
Clips: 10 Total Plays: 10883 Plays Today: 0
"Summer of Loving" by Roy Zimmerman
"Summer of Loving" by Roy Zimmerman rating
To Be a Liberal
To Be a Liberal rating
Eine Kleine Barackmusik
Eine Kleine Barackmusik rating
America
America rating
Thanks For the Support
Thanks For the Support rating
Chickenhawk
Chickenhawk rating
Jerry Falwell's God
Jerry Falwell's God rating
Dick Cheney
Dick Cheney rating
Defenders of Marriage
Defenders of Marriage rating
Creation Science 101
Creation Science 101 rating
 

   Upcoming Gigs
Apr 19 2009 7:00P
UU Fellowship of Missoula MISSOULA MT
Apr 21 2009 7:00P
The Colonial Theater IDAHO FALLS ID
Apr 23 2009 8:00P
Twisp River Pub TWISP WA
Apr 24 2009 8:00P
Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship BELLINGHAM WA
Apr 25 2009 8:00P
Kenyon Hall SEATTLE WA
Apr 26 2009 7:00P
The Brody Theater PORTLAND OR

Roy Zimmerman's Latest Blog Entry  [Subscribe to this Blog]

Thanks for the Support  (view more)

Chickenhawk  (view more)

Hello and Welcome  (view more)

[View All Blog Entries]

   Roy Zimmerman's Blurbs
About me:
Please subscribe to my YouTube channel
Who I'd like to meet:
"I told Krassner one time that his writings made me hopeful. He found this an odd compliment to offer a satirist. I explained that he made supposedly serious matters seem ridiculous, and that this inspired many of his readers to decide for themselves what was ridiculous and what was not. Knowing that there were people doing that, better late than never, made me optimistic..." ~~ Kurt Vonnegut, New York, February 14, 1996 Foreword to The Winner of the Slow Bicycle Race: The Satirical Writings of Paul Krassner

   Roy Zimmerman's Friend Space (Top 24)
Roy Zimmerman has 2226 friends.
 Stevie Coyle 


 Paul Krassner 


 Charles Darwin 


 The Roches 


 The Prince Myshkins 


 Ani DiFranco 


 Baratunde Thurston 


 Phil Ochs 


 Emmylou Harris 


 KPIG Radio 


 Stephen Colbert 


 Patti Smith 


 The Holymen 


 Laura Love Music 


 THE JEFF PENALTY 


 Molly Ivins, RIP 1944-2007 


 D.C. Anderson 

Online Now!
 Billy Bob 


 Johnny Steele 


 Kristina Olsen 


 Freethinkers of UTA 


 Anne Feeney 


 Ilene Weiss 


 Noam 





Roy Zimmerman's Friends Comments
Displaying 25 of 227 comments  ( View All | Add Comment )
Marc Nerenberg A.K.A. Mzee Simba





Jul 3 2009 3:43 AM

Man, this stuff is brilliant!
Thunder Lips~~>





Jun 29 2009 4:24 PM

Zup sexy!!! Hey just stopping in to tell u to cheek your vitals, cuz celebrities be dropping like flies lately...so, u okay? Needs me to call a doctor or anything? Let me know if you're still alive....
Ruby Jane





Jun 23 2009 11:15 PM

Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too!
Ruby Jane
LobsterSauce





Jun 4 2009 5:04 AM

santa cruz misses you :(
Borroka





May 25 2009 11:46 AM

Thanks.
All the best.
THE OH LA LAS





May 6 2009 2:37 PM

Thanks for the add. Take care // THE OH LA LAS
Sincerely, Loser





May 4 2009 12:32 AM

Pete Seeger's birthday!
You've probably heard this before but, your music reminds me a lot of his. You guys are both inspirational. Although, he was the only one of you two to modify a song and make it the anthem of several civil rights movements.
I'd get on that pronto. :).

Cheers,
Arianne.
Annette & Eric





Apr 27 2009 10:53 PM

Hey Roy,
Thanks again for coming to Mormon Falls; you were awesome and really made our day!
Peace,

Annette and Eric :)
Leah West





Apr 15 2009 4:56 AM

You rock Roy!
April is National Donate Life Month





Apr 9 2009 2:43 PM

Thanks for the Add!

Remember that April is National Organ Donor Awareness Month
Lynn





Apr 8 2009 3:15 PM

Hi Roy, thank you very much for adding me, love your music. I also subscribe to your youtube channel:-)
ThenaBoo





Apr 8 2009 4:50 AM

I'd tell you you're awesome, but I've said that already. Thanks for the add.
Keep strumming... I can't wait to hear what comes next.
Lisa (from Atlanta, if there's any chance in hell you remember me)
Rich Baumann





Apr 8 2009 3:07 AM

Hi Roy, ♫ It is a great day to be alive! Thanks for including me! What question can I ask now to empower myself and others? What new thought can I notice now to add to my creativity? How can I improve our experience right now? What can I do to facilitate your Gift? Blessings, Rich Baumann ♫ folksinger ♫ songwriter ♫ storyteller ♫ educator♫ www.richbaumann.com
Middlefish Pond





Mar 24 2009 2:46 AM

Just wanted to say how much me and the missus enjoyed your gig Mar. 21 at the house concert in Rockville. Hope you enjoy cut #4 of the cd I shoved into your hand, "Perrier with Just a Twist," whereby I channel my inner Phil Ochs. Comments always welcome. Peace.
Heisenberg





Mar 8 2009 5:20 AM

Keep rockin!
Sign the Dylan Tribute Petition!





Mar 4 2009 4:55 PM

Come join us in our Cause! Please help us spread the word by recruiting friends and adding an Eternal Circle badge to your profile to show your support!

Copy/Paste the following into your web browser:

http://www.causes.com/myspace/cause_memberships/recruit?cause_id=228532&e=62799c9c&m=f5ea8cdb&recruiter_id=27184757&t=comment
Kevin





Feb 27 2009 1:49 AM

Thanks for the add Roy. When are you coming to Florida? We voted blue this time around (without the hanging chads) but can always use help in keeping us pushed a little more to the left.
Valiant Val





Feb 26 2009 10:04 PM

Oh!
Your opening line about 'The schools are teaching a new thing, abstinence-only sex education, which is a little like saying, "just-hold-it potty training"'

is brilliant!

I am spreading the word!
.:~*Melanie*~:.- Factose Intolerant a.k.a. HiWi





Feb 15 2009 10:56 PM

Roy, are you gonna come to Berlin this year? Or to the US East Coast in July maybe? I so wanna hear your songs live :)
Bryce





Feb 1 2009 5:57 AM

Hello Roy I was wondering if you had AIM or some screen name for yahoo or something?
Bryce





Jan 8 2009 2:53 AM

Hello Roy you are hilarious. Please comment me back.
Strange Attractor





Jan 7 2009 3:16 AM

Thank you for the add!
skeeter hawk records





Jan 6 2009 11:29 PM

thanks for the friendship!
Chandra





Jan 1 2009 7:08 PM

Happy New Year, may you have joy and $$ in the coming year!
Churchie





Dec 24 2008 9:28 PM

Happy Holidays to all you metaphor-ians!

Peace,

Carol
Add Comment


©2003-2009 MySpace.com. All Rights Reserved.