You've heard the song. You've seen the Family Guy parody. But I just saw the performance of "Surfin' Bird" by the Trashmen on American Bandstand in 1964, and it is absolutely the most fucking punk thing I've ever seen- particularly before there was a thing called punk. I tried to cue this up to the particular part I'm talking about (the 1:04 mark). But it's spectacular.
Re: Punk Performance on Bandstand (1964)
Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:52 pm
by Mike
For 1964, that's metal AF
Re: Punk Performance on Bandstand (1964)
Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2024 2:04 pm
by Kyle
Right? I was so delighted when I found it.
Re: Punk Performance on Bandstand (1964)
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 3:48 pm
by Kyle
I just want to say that I watched this again today and sent it to a friend. This makes me so happy. Not just because it's a great performance, but because for 1963 it's such an amazing performance. I wish. I WISH I could have ever been this brave and cool in my life. This is just f'ing epic.