Artist Type: Group
Group Formed:
1994
Tenacious D (sometimes referred to as "The D" and often introduced as The World's Greatest Rock and Roll Band) is a rock band comprised of musicians and actors Kyle Gass(aka KG, aka Rage Kage) and Jack Black (aka JB, aka Jables). They are known for their upbeat classic rock style, infused with comedy. The band first gained reputation in 1999, starring in a self-titled HBO TV series. The drumming on their self-titled album was performed by Dave Grohl (of Nirvana, Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age fame).
Kyle Gass has a side project entitled "Trainwreck".
Tenacious D has released one album as well as the Tenacious D Complete Masterworks DVD, which contains the six 15-minute HBO episodes and an entire concert in London.
There is a Tenacious D movie (Tenacious D in: The Pick of Destiny) currently in the works. It is set to be released on November 17th.
Tenacious D (2001-10-02)