How Toni Basil’s Mickey Became an MTV Classic and Weird Al ParodyProfessor of Rock Coming up… Toni Basil was headed for stardom in her early 20s with her first single for A&M Records, but it FLOPPED. so she started working in the industry as a choreographer. Then 16 years la...2 years agoHow Toni Basil’s Mickey Became an MTV Classic and Weird Al ParodyProfessor of Rock0:00 / 0:00Use this feed in your RSS readerCopy the publisher’s public feed URL, or build an OPML reading list for another reader.Copy RSS URL Open RSS feed · Find feeds & export OPMLKeep up with this sourceFollow this sourceKeep this source in your dashboard and return to its latest articles. Email alerts are managed separately in Settings.FetchFeeds groups articles by feed so you can follow sources, compare coverage, and save stories for later.Back to all articles from Professor of RockMore from this feedChoose another story from Professor of Rock.Queen’s Double Trouble: The Stories Behind Fat Bottomed Girls and Bicycle RaceA Flock of Seagulls’ Mike Score on Creating MTV’s Most Viral Video in a DayStewart Copeland Talks Early Police Hits and Controversy Around Roxanne and Can’t Stand Losing YouStop Draggin’ My Heart Around: Stevie Nicks’ Solo Breakthrough with Tom PettyTommy James and Tiffany Discuss the Journey of I Think We’re Alone NowThe Making of Slow Ride: Sex, Scrabble, and Classic Rock MagicThe Turtles’ Happy Together: From the Worst Demo Ever to an Iconic ClassicThe Story Behind Queen’s Biggest U.S. Hit: Another One Bites the Dust