‘Tenacious D’ is an American satirical rock duo formed by musicians and actors
Kyle Gass and Jack Black in Los Angeles, California in 1994. Their music fuses
vulgar absurdist comedy with rock music in a style that critics have described
as “mock rock”.
Tenacious D’s music showcases Black’s theatrical vocals and Gass’ acoustic
guitar playing abilities. Many of their songs discuss the duo’s purported
musical and sexual prowess, as well as their friendship and intake of cannabis.
Their self-titled album features absurd and humorous sketches. Music critics
have compared the storyteller-style lyrics of their songs to lyrics of rock
opera.
The band first gained popularity in 1999 when they starred in the self-titled
[[Tenacious D (TV series)|Tenacious D]], a television series on HBO, in which
Black and Gass attempted to establish themselves as the “Greatest Band on
Earth”. The series airs occasionally on Comedy Central and is
available on their DVD, [[The Complete Masterworks]]. In addition, they have
since recorded two albums, and starred in their own movie, [[Tenacious D in The
Pick of Destiny]].