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Tom Lehrer Dies at 96 — The Musical Satirist Who Changed Comedy / Breking News / Trend 2 News

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00:00Breaking news. Tom Lehrer was a unique and brilliant man who used music to speak truth

00:05with humor. He passed away recently at the age of 96. In the 1960s, Tom became famous for his

00:12satirical songs like Poisoning Pigeons in the Park and The Elements. His songs weren't just

00:18funny, they made people think about politics, war, and the strange sides of society. Lehrer wasn't

00:24only a musician, he was also a mathematician who taught at some of the best universities.

00:28He balanced teaching and music, but he eventually chose to leave the music world behind. Even

00:35though he stopped performing decades ago, his songs continued to inspire many. What made

00:41him special was how he mixed sharp wit with serious ideas, making his music both entertaining

00:46and meaningful. Later in life, he gave all his music to the public domain, letting everyone

00:52share and use it freely, showing his generosity and love for creativity.

00:57Today, fans and artists around the world remember Tom Lehrer as a pioneer of musical satire.

01:03He showed that humor could be smart and that songs could challenge the world's problems while

01:09making people laugh. His legacy lives on, reminding us that cleverness and laughter can go hand in

01:15hand. Rest in peace, Tom Lehrer. Your music will keep making us smile and think for many years

01:21to come.

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01:34Also to be present, there are things to come.

01:37We have toм.