Robbie the Werewolf was a nightclub performer in the early sixties. Yes, he would actually perform disguised as a werewolf. His act combined "sick" beatnik comedy with rock 'n' roll and folk songs rewritten with funny monster lyrics. Surprisingly, the act also showcased his virtuosity as a flamenco guitarist!
According to Jello Biafra of the Dead Kennedys, "(Robbie) was a monster talent --no pun intended!"
His act was captured for posterity on a super rare LP "Robbie the Werewolf at The Waleback". The LP has supposedly sold for as much as $1000.00 a copy. I wouldn't recommend spending that much, but I downloaded it for free a few years ago and it was well worth the effort. You can hear (and maybe download?) Mp3s for the album at the link below. Hey --'tis the season!
http://blog.wfmu.org/freeform/2008/07/robbie-the-were.html
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