Parrothead Page - Jimmy Buffett Concert Novelty Items & Party Supplies

The term Parrothead was coined during a Jimmy Buffett concert at the Timberwolf Ampitheater outside Cincinnati, Ohio. At that show, Jimmy commented about everyone wearing Hawaiian shirts and parrot hats who keep coming back to see his shows, just like Deadheads. Timothy B. Schmit, a former member of the Coral Reefer Band and a former member of both Poco and The Eagles, coined the term "Parrothead".

The common stereotype is of a person wearing a Hawaiian shirt, flip-flops and board shorts, drinking a margarita; however, many fans are members of Parrothead clubs. The general theme of being a Parrothead is one of relaxation and being on a permanent mental vacation, even while working. Some prefer the spelling Parrotthead, reflecting the double T in Buffett.