“Surfin’ Bird” could have been one of the most annoying and forgettable novelty tunes in the history of rock ‘n’ roll music. Instead, it became the No. 1 hit in Minnesota in early 1964, and made it to ...
Former Post Bulletin reporter Thomas Weber shares the story of the Trashmen and it took none other than the Beatles to keep this Minnesota foursome out of the No. 1 spot.