Conversation so far:
What was Tom Lehrer's style?
At the time, radio stations would not give Lehrer air time because of his controversial subjects.
What controversial subjects?
The album--which included the macabre "I Hold Your Hand in Mine", the mildly risque "Be Prepared", and "Lobachevsky" (regarding plagiarizing mathematicians)-.
What genre of music did he make?
CANNOTANSWER.
Who were his influences?
'what a pleasant little waltz'...
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Lehrer later recalled, "Lacking exposure in the media, my songs spread slowly.
Like herpes, rather than ebola..

Question: Did his music become popular?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Tom Lehrer's music become popular?