The Resume

(May 28, 1944- )
Birth name is William McCord, Jr.
Frontman for Billy Vera & the Beaters
Recorded 'At This Moment'
Sings the theme song for the TV series 'Empty Nest' and 'King Of Queens'
Acted in 'The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984),' 'The Doors (1991)' and 'Time of Fear (2002)'
Portrayed himself in the 1987 movie 'Blind Date'
Portrayed Duke Weatherill in 5 episodes of the TV series 'Beverly Hills 90210'

Why he might be annoying:

When he sings, he makes facial contortions like he's trying to unconstipate himself.
He is a one hit wonder.
His song 'At This Moment' was released in 1981 and only made it to #79. It wasn't until it was re-released over 5 years later that it became a hit.
In his spare time, he writes liner notes and archives reissue albums he produces as a music historian.

Why he might not be annoying:

He has written songs for Ricky Nelson,Barbara Lewis, Bonnie Raitt and penned Dolly Parton's #1 hit 'I Really Got the Feeling.'
His career took off after his song 'At This Moment' was featured prominently in the break-up episode between Alex Keaton and Ellen on the TV series 'Family Ties.'
'At This Moment' hit #1 for two weeks on Billboard's Singles chart in January 1987 and stayed on the chart for 15 weeks.
He has a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame (in front of the landmark Capitol Records' Tower).

Credit: Scar Tactics

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Ant Eaters/Pinocchios [Big Noses]
• Belters
• Beverly Hills 90210
• California Rockers
• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [May] (Ranked: 5281944)
• Family Ties
• I Have a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame[U-Z]
• I Performed on American Bandstand [R-Z]
• I Portrayed Myself
• I Record Music That Sounds Kinda Gay
• Late Night Band Leaders
• Musicians Who Act
• My Band, My Name
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Songs Chart [1980s] (Ranked: 1987)
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard's US Singles Chart [1980's] (Ranked: 1987)
• My Song is on Rhino's 'Like Omigod! The 80's Pop Culture Box'
• NBC's Hit Me Baby One More Time [2005]
• Profiles 17751-18000 (Ranked: 17830)
• Scar Tactics' Profiles [Series 04]
• TV Theme Song Singers
• VH-1's 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s (Ranked: 41)
• VH-1's 40 Most Awesomely Bad Break-up Song Performers (Ranked: 22)
• Vocalists Who Look Pained When they Sing

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 11 Votes: 27.27% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 21 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 30 Votes: 63.33% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 32 Votes: 46.88% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 50 Votes: 74.00% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 89 Votes: 76.40% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 112 Votes: 61.61% Annoying