Mr. Gasser & The Weirdo's

The '60s novelty act Mr. Gasser & the Weirdos was led by none other than cult artist Ed "Big Daddy" Roth, who is widely known around the world for his infamous "Rat Fink" character, who has graced numerous bits of merchandising over the years -- models, collecting cards, key chains, and t-shirts, among other items. Born on March 4, 1932, Roth developed a fascination at an early age with airplanes, fast cars, and scary monsters, which led to the youngster building things out of wood (his father was a cabinet maker who encouraged Roth to use his workshop). As a teenager, Roth's ...