A-well-a everybody’s heard about the bird – “Surfin’ Bird” that is.

The Trashmen -Tony Andreason (lead guitar / vocals), Dal Winslow (guitar), Bob Reed (bass) and Steve Wahrer (drums / vocals) – are from the surf capital of Minneapolis, Minnesota! They proved you can be landlocked and still crank up the reverb on your amp. While performing at a local teen dance the guys took portions from a couple songs by the R&B group the Rivingtons – “The Bird’s The Word” and “Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow” – added a little Trashmen magic to it and “Surfin’ Bird” was hatched. The audience went crazy for it, and they soon found themselves in the studio. The record became a huge hit peaking at #4. The song has proved to have a long life. It’s been used in television (Family Guy), the movies (Full Metal Jacket, Back To The Beach) and covered by many artists (Ramones, The Cramps, Silverchair).

CHART HITS

Surfin’ Bird – #4 (1963)
Bird Dance Beat – #30 (1964)