A Little BIT ABOUT Parrot heads
What Is A Parrot Head?
So what is a Parrot Head? Parrot Head is term that has been defined and redefined many times over. In the beginning, they were all just fans of Jimmy Buffett and the lifestyle his music represented. As the seasons changed so did the folks who categorized themselves as Parrot Heads. In the joy of the music, they also found the joy of helping others while having fun doing so. And that is where a basic tenant of all things Parrot Head was born: “Party With A Purpose”.
Parrot Heads enjoy all things tropical be it the ocean, palm trees or the obligatory margarita. With the growth of the Parrot Head mentality came the growth of a whole new music genre that celebrates it. Some call it Tropical Rock or Tropical Americana. iTunes has even made a category for it called ‘Trop Rock Island Americana’. Whatever you call it, it all has one thing in common: escapism to any tropical location.
So where did the term come from? According to Wikipedia the term "Parrot Head" was coined in 1985 at a Jimmy Buffett concert at the Timberwolf Amphitheater in Cincinnati, Ohio. Buffett has said numerous times that he attributes much of his fame to this area. At the show, Buffett commented about everyone wearing Hawaiian shirts and parrot hats and how they kept coming back to see his shows, just like Deadheads. Timothy B. Schmit, then a member of the Coral Reefer Band, coined the term "Parrot Head" to describe them. In 1989, the first Parrot Head club was founded in Atlanta, Ga.
The Parrot Heads of New Mexico: PHNM is a Parrot Heads in Paradise (PHIP) sanctioned Non-Profit who has recently been incorporated and is applying for 501(c) status. Established sometime in 1995 (we aren't too sure as there have been a few margaritas since then), the PHNM has championed many local charities and continues to do so. Please see our “Pholks We Like” page to find links to some of our favorite charities, trop rock bands, events and other good stuff.
Parrot Heads in Paradise, Inc.: The purpose of Parrot Heads in Paradise, Inc. (PHIP) is to promote the international network of Parrot Head Clubs as a humanitarian group sharing information and social activities for mutual benefit. PHIP engages in activities that are charitable, educational and that promote the general welfare of the community. PHIP is a Not-For-Profit Corporation, whose purpose is to assist in community and environmental concerns and provide a variety of social activities for people who are interested in the music of Jimmy Buffett and the tropical lifestyle he personifies.
This madness started with one club in Atlanta (founder, Scott Nickerson) and has blossomed to a network of over 200 clubs around the U.S. plus international clubs based in Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and Australia.
(PHIP information copied from www.phip.com)