Squirrel Nut Zippers

Squirrel Nut Zippers was a jazz band formed in 1993, who applied punk's DIY aesthetic to early 20th century American popular music. The band became well-known in 1996 when their second album, Hot, went platinum, featuring the songs "Hell" and "Put a Lid on It".

The band appeared on Sesame Street in 2001, singing "Put a Lid on It" as they put various hats on Mr. Johnson.