Tom Lehrer, the influential musical satirist, died at 97 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He gained fame in the 1950s and 1960s, known for humorous takes on politics, nuclear threats, and social issues. Lehrer balanced a dual career teaching math while crafting songs that provoked laughter and thought. His works gained underground popularity, with memorable pieces performed on the show 'That Was The Week That Was.' He is remembered for pioneering the genre of comedy songwriting, influencing new generations of artists like Rachel Bloom.
"I could never sit down and say, 'Today, I will write a funny song.'"
"He established this genre of comedy songwriting" - Rachel Bloom on Lehrer's influence in comedy.
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