Tenacious D Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Tenacious D is an American comedy rock duo that was formed in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1994. Composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jack Black and lead guitarist and vocalist Kyle Gass, the band has released three albums – Tenacious D (2001), The Pick of Destiny (2006) and Rize of the Fenix (2012). Tenacious D's studio releases, and (as of 2006) its live performances, feature a full band lineup, including such musicians as guitarist John Konesky and bassist John Spiker. Drummer Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters, Nirvana) played on every studio release, with Bad Religion drummer Brooks Wackerman replacing Grohl on tour.The band first gained popularity in 1999 when they starred in their eponymous television series and began to support large rock acts. In 2001, they released Tenacious D, their debut album featuring a full band. The first single, "Tribute", was the band's most successful achieving their only Top 10 in any chart, until they released "The Metal", which was first shown at Saturday Night Live. In 2006, they starred in, and recorded the soundtrack for, the film Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny. In support of the film, the band went on a world tour, appearing for the first time with a full band. They released their newest album Rize of the Fenix on May 15, 2012.Tenacious D's music showcases Black's theatrical vocal delivery and Gass' acoustic guitar playing abilities. Critics have described their fusion of vulgar absurdist comedy with rock music as "mock rock". Their songs discuss the duo's purported musical and sexual prowess, as well as their friendship and cannabis usage in a style that music critics have compared with the storyteller-style lyrics of rock opera.
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Guitar Hero Live
2015
Video Game performer: "Tribute"
Conan
2012-2013
TV Series performer - 2 episodes
Some Jerk with a Camera
2012
TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
2012
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D: Bonds Beyond Time Abridged
2011
TV Movie performer: "Beelzeboss"
Guitar Hero: Van Halen
2009
Video Game performer: "Master Exploder"
Brütal Legend
2009
Video Game performer: "Master Exploder", "The Metal"
Rock Band 2
2008
Video Game performer: "Master Exploder"
VH1 Rock Honors: The Who
2008
TV Movie performer: "Squeeze Box" - uncredited
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
2007
Video Game performer: "The Metal"
Yu Yu Hakusho Abridged
2007
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Rage
2003-2006
TV Series performer - 2 episodes
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006
performer: "Kickapoo", "Classico", "Baby", "History", "Master Exploder", "Baby Sass", "Sasquatch", "Dude I Totally Miss You", "Break In-City Storm the Gate!", "Car Chase City", "Beelzeboss The Final Showdown", "The Pick Of Destiny", "The Metal"
