THE GRASSHOPPERS - THE WASP

1965 surf-type instrumental from popular Cleveland band The Grasshoppers, of which one Benjamin Orzechowski (later Benjamin Orr, bassist/vocalist for The Cars) was a member (pictured at left on rhythm guitar). Written by Jerry Zadar, the band's bassist. B-side of the single "Pink Champagne (And Red Roses)", which was written by Orzechowski.

[@lunatuna1815]

Thanks for posting this LOVE IT!!!!!!!! Benjamin Orzechowski is the best looking and sounding musician for all eternity!!!
R.I.P. Electric Angel Rock n Roller....Still listening to what your playing!!!!!...This world misses you!!!!

[@tacomadc]

This should really be in a Tarantino film! Great.

[@Dlrealife]

Great post littlesparks1970,thank you
Btw, Ben Orr was a part time friend. We ran together some nights in Boston
He was a good egg...DL

[@ghmusic8116]

Intro sounds so like 'Billy Idol's White wedding' Hard to believe Ben was playing this music all those years before The Cars Fab vocalist..Thanks for posting!

[@littlesparks]

Hey great observation! I can't unhear that now.

[@LittleMissIssues]

I love this tune and I play it on a playlist while I am out walking !! Or riding my motor scooter! :) xoxo

[@michaelcincotta3844]

AWESOME - this kicks !

[@littlesparks]

You're welcome. I have to admit I envy the hell out of you LOL. Despite being in the biz for so many years and reaching the great heights that he did, I get the impression that Ben remained a very down-to-earth, decent person.

[@littlesparks]

I LOVE, LOVE LOVE this tune.

[@ginamiller1660]

This music reminds me of the old Batman TV show.....I can just picture Batman dancing to this.....right before he starts punching the bad guys.....:D

[@littlesparks]

Hahaha what a great description!

[@lunatuna1815]

LOVE THIS !!!!

[@ashe984]

I really really love Ben he means everything to me.

[@littlesparks]

[@ashe984]

@@littlesparks Yeah I feel comfort from Benjamin.

[@Coinbro]

Sick

[@ginamiller1660]

This reminds me of the old Batman TV show with Adam West....I can just picture Batman dancing to this...right before he starts punching the bad guys!!

[@littlesparks]

Perfect!

[@mustlovepretzels]

A band named after an insect and a song named after an insect. Cool. Cheers!

[@chorrigirl]

I know, that's exactly what I thought when I listened to Pink champagne...

[@randycox3521]

🌞

[@user-je2ej8of1b]

Any live footage of them?

[@littlesparks]

Not that I'm aware of. Would be very cool to see.