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Steve Wahrer (November 22, 1941 – January 21, 1989) was an American drummer and singer who is best known for being the co-lead vocalist in the rock band The Trashmen. He sung their hit song "Surfin' Bird", and also shared lead vocals with guitarist Tony Andreason. Wahrer founded the Trashmen in 1962 with guitarist Dal Winslow.
23 de ene. de 2015 · Original Trashmen drummer/vocalist Steve Wahrer dances and lip-syncs Surfin' Bird on American Bandstand (Jan 4, 1964)
Early pressings of the single credit the Trashmen's drummer and vocalist Steve Wahrer as the composer, but following a threat from The Rivingtons' legal counsel, the writing credit was removed from Wahrer and transferred to the members of The Rivingtons.
23 de ene. de 1989 · Steve Wahrer, who as drummer with the 1960s’ rock group The Trashmen snarled out the memorable lyric, “The bird is the word,” in the hit song “Surfin’ Bird,” died Saturday in St. Paul, Minn. He...
A mediados de los años 80's la banda se reúne y ofrece varios shows locales, hasta la muerte de Steve Wahrer en 1989. El puesto como baterista fue otorgado entonces a Mark Andreason, hermano del guitarrista, Tony. Desde esa fecha la banda solo se reunió para ofrecer conciertos de forma esporádica.
22 de ene. de 1989 · ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Services will be held Tuesday for Steve Wahrer, who was the drummer for the 1960s rock 'n' roll group The Trashmen. Wahrer died of throat cancer Saturday. He was 47.
Steve Wahrer was the lead vocalist and drummer of the Trashmen, a 60s surf group from Minnesota. He co-wrote their hit single "Surfin' Bird" and sang "Papa Oom Mow Mow" over the garage rock melody.
