Dateline: July 7, 2004---The WEIRDOS are declared winners of the 2004 L.A. WEEKLY Music Awards for BEST PUNK ROCK/HARDCORE BAND. 

The Weirdos burst onto the LA rock music scene (pre-punk) and quickly made a name for themselves. By summer of 1977 they were a headlining band, were packing shows (Whisky au go go) and had a fanatically devoted following. I know, I was oneof them. The excitement of the early explosive punk scene, it's unique club situation (Masque) and a band like the Weirdos was such an emotionally charged combination that it literally changed the way I thought about many things-- especially music and its presentation. That situation has been unsurpassed for me ever since."

- Al Flipside, Flipside #65, Spring 1990