Sour Shoes Explained

Sour Shoes
Birth Name:Michael DelCampo
Birth Date:6 June 1979[1]
Birth Place:Lake Baldwin, New York, U.S.
Medium:Comedian, radio, musician
Active:2003–present
Genre:impersonation, improvisational comedy, prank

Michael Christopher DelCampo (born June 6, 1979) known professionally as Sour Shoes or Mike from Mahopac, is a radio personality known for his impersonations and song parodies.[2] [3] [4] [5] Sour Shoes gained notoriety for calling into radio programs like The Howard Stern Show and Mike and the Mad Dog. In a 2014 article, Rolling Stone referred to Sour Shoes as a musical genius,[6] and he is often accepted into the shows that he pranks,[7] [8] as in the case of Adam Carolla.[9]

Personal life

Sour Shoes grew up in Baldwin, New York and currently lives in Mahopac, New York.[10] DelCampo revealed he had to live in his car during his days at college.

DelCampo works with Autism Speaks helping autistic children.

Comedy

On June 5, 2003, DelCampo gained visibility as a comedic artist with his first appearance on The Howard Stern Show. According to the staff, Michael came to the station carrying instruments and skating on roller blades. Stern asked "What are you, a street musician?", which he confirmed, continuing with impersonations of mostly singers. Stern found him odd but many on the staff enjoyed his antics, particularly K.C. Armstrong. Stern once asked, "Are you bipolar?" and Sour Shoes jokingly replied, "I'm bicoastal from Malibu to Mahopac."

By 2005, Sour Shoes became a regular on the Stern show, including doing song requests.

DelCampo's quick comedic stylings of voice and improvisation are reminiscent of a young Robin Williams.[11] Howard Stern has compared Sour Shoes to Rich Little.[12]

DelCampo has popularized several catch phrases including "ooooo" and the word "noine", a play on how the word nine is pronounced by Howard Stern producer Gary Dell'Abate due to his accent, that his fans have since embraced in relation to the comedian.[13]

Notable impressions

Notes and References

  1. Web site: For the week of 08/10/2015 to 08/14/2015 . Marksfriggin.com . 2017-11-02.
  2. Web site: Howard Stern Creeped Out By Sour Shoes, But Loves It . 2paragraphs.com . 2015-08-11 . 2017-03-29.
  3. Web site: Howard Stern Gets a Call from Sour Shoes, Wack Packers . Empty Lighthouse Magazine . 4 January 2017. 2017-03-29.
  4. Web site: Robert Villa . Sourshoes Leads Us To the Great 'noine' List: Joe Torre, Wayne Gretzky & More . Elite Sports NY . 2014-04-02 . 2017-03-29.
  5. Web site: Henn . George . The Score Hears: Mets on a mission from God? . NY Daily News . 2013-02-16 . 2017-03-29.
  6. Greene . Andy . The 11 Greatest Moments From Howard Stern's 60th Birthday Bash . Rolling Stone . 2014-02-01 . 2017-03-29.
  7. Web site: Jillian Barberie On Caitlyn Jenner, Managing Kylie & Kendall & More On Howard Stern . Empty Lighthouse Magazine . 29 July 2015. 2017-03-29.
  8. Web site: Sour Shoes' Impression of Mad Dog On The Dan Patrick Show Is MONEY . Barstool Sports . 2016-03-31 . 2017-03-29.
  9. Web site: Sour Shoes Pranks Adam Carolla as Artie Lange for 20 Excruciating Minutes . Radio Gunk . 2017-03-25 . 2017-03-29.
  10. Web site: DelCampo Bio . Mike.sourshoes.biz . 2017-03-29.
  11. Web site: Mike Blake . Sour Shoes | WNYmedia Network . Wnymedia.net . 2012-10-06 . 2017-03-29.
  12. Web site: Audio: Sour Shoes Debuts New Impressions of Beetlejuice and Joey Boots . Howard Stern . 13 March 2017. 2017-05-01.
  13. Web site: Sour Shoes Impressions Inspire 'Noine Greatest Nines' Tribute. 7 March 2017.
  14. Web site: 'Sour Shoes' called into WFAN on Tuesday, did Artie Lange, Mike Francesa bits . 26 October 2022 .
  15. Web site: AUDIO: Can Sour Shoes Fool Gary dell'Abate's Friends and Family with His Famous Impression? . 26 June 2018 .
  16. Web site: Extra Mustard . Sports Illustrated . 2017-09-20 . 2017-11-09.
  17. Web site: Augustine . Bernie . 'Mike and the Mad Dog' 30 for 30 to debut at Tribeca . NY Daily News . 2017-03-08 . 2017-11-09.
  18. Web site: AUDIO: Can Sour Shoes Fool Gary dell'Abate's Friends and Family with His Famous Impression? . 26 June 2018 .
  19. Web site: AUDIO: Can Sour Shoes Fool Gary dell'Abate's Friends and Family with His Famous Impression? . 26 June 2018 .
  20. Web site: AUDIO: Can Sour Shoes Fool Gary dell'Abate's Friends and Family with His Famous Impression? . 26 June 2018 .

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