Radio Birdman

Radio Birdman is a seminal Australian punk rock band formed in Sydney in 1974. The group's most recognized lineup featured Deniz Tek (vocals, guitar), Rob Younger (vocals, guitar), Chris Masuak (guitar), Philip "Pip" Hoyle (keyboards), Warwick Gilbert (bass), and Ron Keeley (drums).

The band officially formed in 1974, with their recording career beginning in 1976 with the release of the single "Burn My Eye." Their name was inspired by a misheard lyric from The Stooges' song "1970," where the actual line is "Radio burnin'." Their debut LP, Radios Appear, showcased a diverse range of influences, drawing from bands like Blue Öyster Cult and late 1960s Detroit rock acts such as The MC5 and The Stooges. Despite being largely ignored by commercial radio, the album gained significant traction thanks to support from Sydney station 2JJ (Double Jay). Its success in Australia led to a contract with Sire Records in the US, which resulted in an internationally released, different version of Radios Appear. The follow-up album, Living Eyes, took three years to record. By its release in 1978, the Australian punk scene had evolved, and the band disbanded.