The Trashmen

Musical Group

Forfans of 1960s surf and garage rock; collectors of vintage singles and pop-culture oddities.
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The Profile

American surf/garage band from Minneapolis, best known for the 1963/1964 hit "Surfin' Bird" (which reached No. 4 on the Billboard chart). Original lineup included Tony Andreason, Dan Winslow, Steve Wahrer and Bob Reed.

The band's hit "Surfin' Bird" was created by combining two Rivingtons songs; the record reached No. 4 on the Billboard sales chart. The group released a 1964 LP titled from the hit and split at the end of 1967. In 1994 Sundazed released "The Great Lost Trashmen Album!", compiling singles, unreleased sides and demos.

A vivid, enthusiastic DeBaser review of The Trashmen's Surfin' Bird, praising its frenetic energy and influence on the American garage scene. Notes the band's unexpected chart success and highlights tracks like Misirlou and Bird Bath. Mentions the band's split at the end of 1967 and the 1994 release of The Great Lost Trashmen Album!

Notable Quotes

❝ invade the United States with the hit "Surfin’ Bird", which will grant them an almost entirely unexpected fame and a fourth place on the Billboard sales chart;