So in a different sense, the groups also do good things for the community.Ĭhances are you know a one or two. One of the biggest are the Parrot Heads in Paradise, whom are worth checking out. It's more like hundreds of organized groups around the planet.
This could include charity events or anything that gives back to a local community. All groups must be a non profit charitable organization. With the approval of Jimmy Buffett, clubs and organizations were allowed to be formed, but under one condition. There is another side of the lifestyle that is truly amazing. Even fellow Island Jay writer, Matt Hoggatt, has been known to have a few show up to his events. You could very easily see them at a Kenny Chesney or Zac Brown Band event. Nowadays, a Parrot Head isn't just for Jimmy Buffett concerts anymore.
From bartenders to someone that just passed the bar exam, it is not uncommon to see a professor or doctor donning a hat full of bird feathers and handing out drinks at a Jimmy Buffett concert. The group is a true melting pot of all ethnic backgrounds and professions. They are not some "crazy person" dressed up in a colorful outfit. So everyone should know who or what they are, right? I mean really, who would dare ask "What is a Parrot Head"? Sad to say my fellow Island Jay followers, but you would be wrong like me to think this question answers itself. After all, Jimmy Buffett has been on the scene since the 1970's and the term came out in the 1980's. For someone like me who is a big Jimmy Buffett fan, I thought that Parrot Heads were known by all, even to those that don't sing about trying to find their lost shaker of salt. The simple definition?Ī Parrot Head simply refers to someone who is a fan of Jimmy Buffett's music and lifestyle that he promotes.and they are EVERYWHERE!įlocking around and enjoying life, these crazy hat wearing folks are always smiles from ear to ear. Love Key West? Check out these Unique Key West T-Shirts & Accessories. After seeing that enough times, the term was born by Timothy when he called them all Parrot Heads on a whim. Jimmy Buffett was noticing that an overwhelming amount of his concert goers were wearing tropical clothing and parrots on their heads. Schmit, gave birth to the phrase What is a Parrot Head at a concert held at the Timberwolf Amphitheater in Cincinnati, OH. One of Jimmy Buffett's former Coral Reefer Band members, Timothy B. The origin of the Parrot Head goes all the way back to June 28, 1985.