Nervous Norvus, born Jimmy Drake, was an American singer and songwriter who rose to popularity in the mid-1950s. His music, characterized by its novelty style and offbeat lyrics, was influential in the genre of novelty pop. Drake's unique style was marked by the use of sound effects, spoken verses, and his distinctive, nervous vocal delivery, best showcased in his signature works, "Transfusion" and "Ape Call." Despite his short-lived career, Nervous Norvus remains a notable figure in mid-century American pop music for his originality and influence on novelty music.