Weird Paul Petroskey is a lo-fi musician, Twitch streamer, and Youtube personality from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Since 1984, he has been writing and recording music, initially calling himself "Off-the-Wall Paul" to differentiate from "Weird Al" Yankovic. In 1987, Petroskey formed Rocks & Rolling Records and released his first album In Case of Fire Throw This In. His early albums included I Need A Pencil Sharpener (1988) and Now I Blow My A-B-C's (1989). He performed with various bands, including The Blazing Bulkheads and The Weird Paul Rock Band. In 1991, Petroskey signed with Homestead Records and released Lo Fidelity, Hi Anxiety. He released other albums such as Medically Necessary (2006) and As Heard In My Dreams (2009). Petroskey also hosted the weekly television series The Weird Paul Variety Show from June 11, 2015.
