Roy D. Mercer: Biography

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Roy D. Mercer
Genres:
Comedy & Spoken Word, Music Comedy, Spoken Comedy

Decades Active:
1990's|2000's


Artistic Quality
Low
Cultural Impact
Low
Popularity
Medium



Tulsa, OK radio announcers Brent Douglas and Phil Stone created the character of Roy D. Mercer as a hillbilly variation on the Jerky Boys -- a comedian whose act is entirely based on prank phone calls. Mercer rose from obscurity in 1997, when he graduated from a featured bit on the duo's radio show to a contract with Capitol Records. Two Mercer albums -- How Big'a Boy Are Ya?, Vols. 1 2 -- were released simultaneously in February, and other volumes in the series soon followed on a regular and prolific basis.

- Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

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