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Tenacious D
Tenacious D performing during their 2006–2007 tour
Tenacious D performing during their 2006–2007 tour
Background information
Origin Los Angeles, California, USA
Genre(s) Comedy rock
Hard rock
Heavy metal
Years active 1994–present
Label(s) Sony BMG, Epic
Associated acts Trainwreck
Website www.tenaciousd.com
Members
Jack Black (vocals, guitar)
Kyle Gass (guitar, vocals)

Tenacious D is an American satirical rock duo formed by musicians and actors Kyle Gass and Jack Black in Los Angeles, California in 1994. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Comedy rock is a term used to describe Rock music that is mixed with satire or other forms of Comedy. Hard rock (also referred to as heavy rock) is a variation of Rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage and Psychedelic rock In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Sony BMG Music Entertainment is a diverse music and entertainment group Epic Records is an American Record label. It is owned and operated by Sony Music Entertainment. Trainwreck is an American rock band a project of Kyle Gass 's (of Tenacious D) alter-ego "Klip Calhoun" Thomas Jack Black Jr (born August 28 1969 is an American Actor, Comedian and Musician. The lead vocalist (or lead singer) is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song Rhythm guitar is the use of a Guitar to provide Rhythmic chordal Accompaniment for a singer or other instruments in a Musical ensemble Kyle Richard Gass (born July 14, 1960) also known as KG or Kage is an American Actor and a member of the bands Tenacious D Lead guitar refers to the use of a Guitar to perform Melody lines instrumental fill passages, and Guitar solos within a song structure A backing vocalist or backing singer (or especially in the US The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Satire is often strictly defined as a literary genre or form; although in practice it is also found in the graphic and Performing arts In satire human Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. Kyle Richard Gass (born July 14, 1960) also known as KG or Kage is an American Actor and a member of the bands Tenacious D Thomas Jack Black Jr (born August 28 1969 is an American Actor, Comedian and Musician. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West Their music fuses vulgar absurdist comedy with rock music in a style that critics have described as "mock rock". Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. [1][2]

Tenacious D's music showcases Black's theatrical vocal delivery and Gass' acoustic guitar playing abilities. [3] Their songs discuss the duo's purported musical and sexual prowess, as well as their friendship and cannabis usage. Cannabis, also known as marijuana or marihuana, or ganja (from Hindi / Sanskrit: गांजा gānjā hemp) is a Their debut self-titled album features absurd and humorous sketches. [4] Music critics have compared the storyteller-style lyrics of their songs to lyrics of rock opera. Rock operas, Concept albums Song cycles and Oratorios all differ from a conventional rock album which usually includes songs that are unrelated to each [5][6]

The band first gained popularity in 1999 when they starred in the self-titled Tenacious D, a television series on US cable network HBO, in which Black and Gass attempted to establish themselves as the "Greatest Band on Earth". Tenacious D was a TV series that ran on HBO in 1997 1999 and 2000 A television program (US television programme (UK or television show (U [1] The series airs occasionally on Comedy Central and is available on their DVD, The Complete Masterworks. Comedy Central is an American Cable television and Satellite television channel that carries predominantly Comedy programming In addition, they have since recorded two albums, and starred in their own movie, Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny.

Contents

History

Beginnings

Black and Gass, at the time respectively aged 16 and 24, met in Edinburgh, Scotland during the Edinburgh Fringe of 1989. Edinburgh ( ˈɛdɪnb(ərə Dùn Èideann) is the Capital of Scotland and is its second largest city after Glasgow. Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. The Edinburgh Fringe (officially the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, commonly just The Fringe) is the world’s largest Arts festival. [7] Both were members of the Los Angeles-based theatre troupe, The Actors' Gang[7][8] which was performing Tim Robbins and Adam Simon's[9] play Carnage. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West The Actors' Gang is an Experimental theatre group based in Los Angeles California. Timothy Francis Robbins (born October 16, 1958) is an Academy Award -winning American Actor, Screenwriter, director Adam Simon (born 1962 is an American screenwriter and Film director [10] Initially Black and Gass did not get on as Gass felt threatened by Black - as he was the main musician for the Actor's gang - but they eventually worked out their differences, and agreed to form a band. [3][11][12] Gass taught Black to play guitar, in exchange for Black's helping him with his acting. [12]

Initially, Black and Kyle covered songs by Bobby McFerrin. Robert "Bobby" McFerrin Jr (born in Manhattan, New York, on March 11, 1950) is a ten-time Grammy Award -winning Jazz [13] Later they chose the name "Tenacious D" - a name derived from a term used by sports commentator Marv Albert about the tenacious defense of the NBA's New York Knicks - decided by the audience of the band's first live show, in 1994 at the now defunct Al's Bar. Marv Albert (born Marvin Philip Aufrichtig; June 12, 1941) is an American television and radio Sportscaster, honored for his work In many team Sports defense or defence (see spelling differences) is the action of preventing an opponent from scoring [7][12] Other possibilities had included "Pets or Meat", "Balboa’s Biblical Theatre" and "The Axe Lords Featuring Gorgazon’s Mischief", which Gass described as being his personal favorite. [12] In attendance was David Cross who later cast Tenacious D in his sketch comedy television series, Mr. Show. David Cross (born April 4 1964 is an Emmy Award -winning American Comedian, Writer and Actor. Sketch comedy consists of a series of short Comedy scenes or vignettes called "sketches" commonly between one and ten minutes long Mr Show (also known as Mr Show with Bob and David) was a Sketch comedy series featuring former Saturday Night Live writer/comedy [1][14][15]

Television series (1997–2000)

Main article: Tenacious D (TV series)

David Cross, with the writer Bob Odenkirk from Mr Show, continued his involvement with Tenacious D by producing three half-hour shows based on the band. Tenacious D was a TV series that ran on HBO in 1997 1999 and 2000 Robert "Bob" Odenkirk (born October 22, 1962) is an American Comedian, Actor, Writer, director and [16] The series, entitled Tenacious D, premiered in 1997, immediately following an episode of Mr. Show. [17] While a total of three episodes consisting of two shorts, ten to twelve minutes in length,[18] were produced, only the first was aired that year; the final two episodes did not air until the summer of 2000. [17] The series was canceled after, according to Gass, HBO offered Tenacious D ten episodes, but in doing so, they would have to relinquish their role as executive producers. [19] Gass and Black decided to make a movie instead. [19] Many songs that eventually were included on the band's first album were first featured on the show, though the episodes also contain songs that remain unreleased. [20]

The six shorts were titled "The Search for Inspirado", "Angel in Disguise", "Death of a Dream", "The Greatest Song in the World", "The Fan", and "Road Gig". After the series aired, the band continued to perform. At a show at the Viper Room in Los Angeles, they met Dave Grohl, who remarked that he was impressed with their performance;[21][22] this led to their cameo in the Foo Fighters' "Learn to Fly" music video. The Viper Room is a Nightclub located on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California. David Eric Grohl (born January 14 1969 is an American rock musician Singer and Songwriter. Foo Fighters is an American Alternative rock and Post-grunge band formed by singer/guitarist Dave Grohl in 1995 " Learn to Fly " is the first single from the Foo Fighters ' third album There Is Nothing Left to Lose. [22] The popularity of Tenacious D further increased as they began to open for high profile acts, including Beck, Pearl Jam, and Foo Fighters. The term opening act (in British English supporting act) usually refers to any Entertainer who performs at a concert before the featured (or Headline) Beck' s birth name was Bek see the sources given This is not a typo and should not be changed without good reason Pearl Jam is an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington in 1990 Foo Fighters is an American Alternative rock and Post-grunge band formed by singer/guitarist Dave Grohl in 1995 [1]

First album (2001–2003)

In May 2000 Tenacious D signed to Epic Records. MAY ( also known as: Mei メイ 메이 is a Korean singer well known in South Korea for singing the song "Miracle" 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Epic Records is an American Record label. It is owned and operated by Sony Music Entertainment. [16] As Black's profile increased due to his roles in films like High Fidelity the band worked on recording their first album. High Fidelity is a 2000 film directed by Stephen Frears and starring John Cusack. [1] In 2001 they released their debut Tenacious D. Tenacious D is the first studio album by the American Satirical rock band Tenacious D, released on September 25 2001 by It peaked at number thirty-three on the Billboard 200 on October 13, 2001. The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. [23][24] While Tenacious D usually appears as a duo, the album was backed by a full band, consisting of Dave Grohl on drums and guitar, keyboardist Page McConnell of Phish, guitarist Warren Fitzgerald of The Vandals, and bassist Steven Shane McDonald of Redd Kross. David Eric Grohl (born January 14 1969 is an American rock musician Singer and Songwriter. Page Samuel McConnell (born May 17, 1963 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a pianist/organist/keyboardist most noted for his work with the Phish is an American Jam band noted for their Musical improvisation, extended Jam sessions and cult following Warren Fitzgerald (born September 15, 1968) is an American Punk rock Musician, Guitarist, Songwriter, and The Vandals are an American Punk rock band formed in 1980 in Huntington Beach California and currently recording for Kung Fu Records. Steven Shane McDonald (born May 24, 1967) was the bass player in the Los Angeles Alternative rock / Power pop band Redd Kross, a rock band from Hawthorne California had their roots in 1978 in a band called The Tourists begun by Jeff and Steve [25] According to Black, they chose to use a band because "no one's ever heard us with a band". [25] The majority of the songs on the album, which was produced by the Dust Brothers,[1] were performed previously on their short-lived HBO television series. The Dust Brothers are the Los Angeles -based Grammy Award winning producers "E [26]

 Music sample:

"Tribute"

Clip of "Tribute" from Tenacious D. Tenacious D is the first studio album by the American Satirical rock band Tenacious D, released on September 25 2001 by
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Although the critical reaction varied, by November, 2005, the album had achieved platinum status in the US. Events in November All Saints' Day (formerly All Hallows Day a Christian holy day is celebrated on November 1, the day after Halloween Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. [27] Entertainment Weekly described the release as "hilarious", and "no mere comedy record". Entertainment Weekly (sometimes abbreviated as EW) is a Magazine published by Time Inc [28] All Music Guide wrote that the album "rocks so damn hard", but lamented the absence of some of the songs from the television show. allmusic (previously All Music Guide) is a Metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide. [29] Splendid magazine remarked that "as entertainment, Tenacious D succeeds surprisingly well -- for the first few listens. . . . The only long-term replay value you'll get from this record will come from playing it for friends who haven't heard it. "[30]

The first single from the album was "Tribute" – a tribute to the "greatest song in the world" which, in the song, Tenacious D claimed they had performed in order to save their souls from a demon. " Tribute " or unofficially " The Greatest Song in the World " is the first single of Tenacious D 's self-titled debut album. [31] A music video, directed by Liam Lynch, was shot for the song. Liam Lynch (born September 5, 1970) is a Musician, Puppeteer, and director. [32] The video achieved success and was voted the fifth best music video ever by Kerrang! readers. Kerrang! is a weekly rock Magazine published by Bauer Consumer Media in the United Kingdom. This was followed by the second single, "Wonderboy", the music video of which was directed by Spike Jonze. A music video is a Short film or video that accompanies a complete piece of music most commonly a Song with lyrics Spike Jonze (born Adam Spiegel October 22, 1969) is an American director of Music videos and commercials and an Academy [33] A third video was made for Fuck Her Gently an animation depicting Black and Gass as cherubs by John Kricfalusi, the creator of Ren and Stimpy. " Fuck Her Gently " is a 2001 Tenacious D song It is the sixth track on their self titled album. John Kricfalusi (pron "Kris-falusi" (born Michael John Kricfalusi) better known as John K The Ren and Stimpy Show is an American / Canadian animated television series created by Canadian Animator John [34]

Other tracks from the album included "Dio", a song written as a tribute to the rock singer Ronnie James Dio, which mocked him somewhat for being too old, and asked for him to stop playing rock music and "pass the torch" to Tenacious D. Ronnie James Dio (born Ronald James Padavona on July 10, 1942 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA is an American heavy [35] Dio liked the song enough to ask the band appear in the music video for his song, "Push". [36] An EP entitled D Fun Pak was released in 2002. An extended play ( EP) is a Vinyl record, CD, or Music download which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify D Fun Pak is an EP by Tenacious D. It was released on April 29, 2002 by Epic Records. It featured a skit and acoustic versions of "Jesus Ranch" and "Kyle Quit The Band", as well as a megamix by Mocean Worker. A megamix is a medley Remix containing multiple Songs in rapid succession Mocean Worker (pronounced like "motion worker" is the recording Alias of jazz musician and producer Adam Dorn The Complete Masterworks, a music DVD featuring the entire run of their TV series, music videos, and a live performance from London's Brixton Academy recorded on November 3, 2002, was released in 2003. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. The Brixton Academy or Brixton is one of London 's leading music venues Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. [37]

The Pick of Destiny (2004–present)

In October 2003 Black announced that the screenplay for The Pick of Destiny - a fictional portrayal of the beginnings of the band - had been completed. See also Pre-production Screenwriting A screenplay or script is a written plan authored by a Screenwriter, for a Film or Television [38] Filming had been expected to take place by the end of 2003,[39] however it was delayed by almost a year due to Black being cast in Peter Jackson's big budget remake of King Kong. Peter Robert Jackson, CNZM (born 31 October 1961 is a three-time Academy Award -winning New Zealand director producer and writer best known for directing King Kong is a 2005 Remake of the 1933 film of the same name about a fictional giant ape called Kong. [40] In May 2005, the band started recording songs for the soundtrack of the movie, their second studio album, The Pick of Destiny. The Pick of Destiny is a Soundtrack [41] The second Tenacious D album had John Konesky and John Spiker from Trainwreck on electric guitar and bass respectively. John Konesky played Lead guitar on Tenacious D 's second album The Pick of Destiny, and also toured with the band as the Anti christ Biography In the spring of 2008 John Spiker joined the band Filter. Trainwreck is an American rock band a project of Kyle Gass 's (of Tenacious D) alter-ego "Klip Calhoun" [42] Dave Grohl was once again called to be the drummer, and further lent vocals to "Beelzeboss (The Final Showdown)" as well as acting in the film, as Satan.

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"POD"

Clip of "POD" from The Pick of Destiny. The Pick of Destiny is a Soundtrack
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It was released on November 22, 2006 and debuted in 11th place during Thanksgiving weekend, being overshadowed by other comedies such as Borat and Deck the Halls. [43] The soundtrack was released just over a week earlier, on November 14, and reached number eight on the Billboard 200 in the U. Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard S. ,[44]and number ten in the UK. [45] The film opened to poor box office results and as of December 17, 2006, had earned US$8,334,575 domestically,[46] making it the 151st highest grossing film of 2006. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been [46] The film has earned a worldwide total of $13,363,336. [46] It opened in 11th place for both the standard three day weekend as well as the five day Thanksgiving weekend, followed by a 15th place performance the following week. [47] The film was released on DVD on February 27, 2007. It features many scenes cut from the cinema release of the movie,[48] and an "In the Studio" documentary, as appeared in The Complete Masterworks. [49]

Black, Gass, Konesky, Spiker and Wackerman
Black, Gass, Konesky, Spiker and Wackerman

To coincide with the release of their new movie and album, Tenacious D embarked on their 2006–07 tour of the U. S. , Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand. This tour included the band's first appearance at New York City's Madison Square Garden. The City of New York Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially as The Garden, has been the name of four Arenas in New York City. Unlike other tours, this one featured a full backing band. [50] Konesky and Spiker resumed their roles from the album, and Brooks Wackerman was added as drummer. Brooks Wackerman (born February 15, 1977) is the current drummer for the American Hardcore punk band Bad Religion and the younger [51] Each member went under a pseudonym; Konesky as the Antichrist, Spiker as Charlie Chaplin and Wackerman as Colonel Sanders. For other uses see Antichrist (disambiguation In Christian eschatology, the Antichrist or anti-Christ means a person office Harland David Sanders, better known as Colonel Sanders ( September 9, 1890 &ndash December 16, 1980) was an American entrepreneur [52]Jason Reed also toured as Satan. [52] Black has said that the band lost money on the tour due to the cost of touring with a full band for the first time. [50][53]

In November 2006, Gass hinted a desire for Tenacious D to end at their current highpoint and Black expressed wishes to take a year-long break from acting. [54] However, Black commented on a third album by announcing that a new song has been written for it entitled Death Star after the fictional planet-destroying space station from the Star Wars movies. Star Wars is an epic Space opera franchise initially conceived by George Lucas during the 1970s and significantly expanded He said that the album would likely be released in 2010[55], but on other occasions he has mentioned the year 2012. [56][57] At present, no other details about the new album have been disclosed by Black or Gass. However, the band is due to play the main stage at the 2008 Reading and Leeds Festivals in the UK, playing Leeds on Friday August 22 and Reading on Sunday August 24. [58] In addition to this, the band will provide support for Metallica at Marlay Park in Ireland on August 20. [59]

Musical style

Lyrics and themes

The Devil Card
The Devil Card

Satire and comedy are a major aspect of Tenacious D's lyrical content. [1][60] Gass said of their approach: "I'd love to do the straight music thing, but that's kind of against our mission, which is to rebel against the serious singer-songwriter mentality. "[61] Their songs evoke heavy metal clichés of bands like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. For other uses see Iron maiden. Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band formed in 1970 in Birmingham. [62][60] In particular, the song "Dio" pokes fun at the idea of a torch being passed "Now it's time for him to pass the torch"[63] Songs like "Friendship" parody the lack of real friendship in rock groups with the lyric "As long as there's a record deal, we'll always be friends"[13] Others like songs cover the topic of sex "Kielbasa" discusses anal sex,[34] while "Double Team" boasts of the duos sexual prowess. [64] Tenacious D also employs the technique of deliberate backmasking on "Karate",[60] a technique synonymous with bands like Slayer, who recorded a message in Hell Awaits. Backmasking (also known as Backward masking) is a recording technique in which a sound or message is recorded backward onto a track that is meant to be Slayer is an American Thrash metal band founded by Guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King in Hell Awaits is the second Studio album by the American Thrash metal band Slayer, released through Metal Blade Records in 1985 [65]. The bands imagery also continues the theme of evil. The front cover of Tenacious D features Black and Gass standing naked below the Devil. [66] Black described it as he and Gass being "schooled by Satan". [67] The pose is similar to that shown on the Devil tarot card. The Devil (XV is the fifteenth trump or Major Arcana card in most traditional Tarot decks The Devil card signifies sexual desire, uncontrolled energy, vice and addiction. [68]

Tenacious D's music has been criticized for its frequent use of profanity. [69] In addition, other critics have described the band as having exhausted the joke of "cock rock". [70]

Influences

Black has said that the first song he enjoyed was ABBA's "Take a Chance on Me". " Take a Chance on Me " is a song recorded in 1977 by Swedish Dance-pop group ABBA. [71] He attributes influences from Dio,[54] Black Sabbath[72][71], Meat Loaf and Bobby McFerrin[73][47] Gass describes their influences as being derived from "big dinosaurs of rock" such as Led Zeppelin. Dio is an American heavy metal band led by Vocalist Ronnie James Dio, who formed it in 1982 after leaving Black Sabbath. Black Sabbath are an Michael Lee Aday (born Marvin Lee Aday; September 27 1947 better known by his stage name Meat Loaf, is an American rock Musician Led Zeppelin were [74] In addition, Gass lists his influences as being Tom Waits, Tony Hawk and Tony Robbins. Thomas Alan Waits (born 7 December 1949) is an American Singer-songwriter, Composer, and Actor. Anthony Frank Hawk (born May 12, 1968) is an American professional Skateboarder He is credited with being the first recorded skater to land the Anthony Robbins or Tony Robbins (born February 29 1960) is an American Self-help Writer, professional Speaker [54] The band claimed that the inspiration for the song "Tribute" came after Black played Metallica's "One" for Gass, describing it as "the best song in the world",[75][76] leading to a failed attempt to themselves write an even better song. Metallica is an American heavy metal band that formed in 1981 in. " One " is a Grammy Award winning song by Heavy metal band Metallica.

Gass has described Tenacious D's comic assertion that they are the best band as being "ridiculous because it's a matter of opinion". [77] Black characterizes Tenacious D's comic nature as an antidote to "the masculinity of rock", adding "There's also something funny about the macho-ness of rock. Like the bands that are the fucking hardest rocking are like, 'We'll fucking kick your ass, dude. . . with our rock. '"[77]

Appearances

Film and television

Black and Gass first performed together in Bio-Dome (1996),[12] followed by The Cable Guy (1996),[12], Bongwater (1997),[78] Cradle Will Rock (1999),[79] Saving Silverman (2001)[80] and Shallow Hal (2001),[80] although in none of these appearances were they performing as Tenacious D. Bio-Dome is a 1996 movie starring Pauly Shore and Stephen Baldwin and directed by Jason Bloom. The Cable Guy is a 1996 black comedy film directed by Ben Stiller and starring Jim Carrey and Matthew Broderick. Bongwater is a 1997 Comedy film, based on the book of the same name set in Portland, Oregon, USA and stars Luke Wilson For the original 1937 musical see The Cradle Will Rock For the 1980 Van Halen hit see And the Cradle Will Rock Saving Silverman is a 2001 Comedy film, directed by Dennis Dugan. Shallow Hal is a 2001 Romantic comedy film starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Jack Black and Jason Alexander. Black has starred in a number of films himself including High Fidelity, School of Rock and King Kong. High Fidelity is a 2000 film directed by Stephen Frears and starring John Cusack. School of Rock is a 2003 American Comedy film from Paramount Pictures, starring Jack Black. King Kong is a 2005 Remake of the 1933 film of the same name about a fictional giant ape called Kong. [55] In 2006, Tenacious D starred in their own movie, Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny, in which they set out to become the greatest rock band in the world, by means of a guitar pick with magical powers. A guitar pick is a type of Plectrum designed for use on a Guitar.

Black and Gass have made several television appearances performing songs from their first album. In June 16, 2001, Tenacious D were featured as puppets performing "Friendship" on an episode of Crank Yankers. Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Crank Yankers is a United States TV show produced by Adam Carolla, Jimmy Kimmel and Daniel Kellison that features actual [81] In 2002 they guest starred on MADtv playing the song "Tribute" with Foo Fighters vocalist Dave Grohl on drums. MADtv, is an American Sketch comedy television series based on the humor magazine Mad. [82] Later, Tenacious D made an appearance in the first episode of Tom Goes to the Mayor televised on Adult Swim. Tom Goes to the Mayor is an American Animated television series on Cartoon Network 's Adult Swim. Adult Swim, (usually stylized swim with its signature square Brackets, is an adult-oriented Television network sharing channel space with Cartoon [83] In the run up to the release of the film The Pick of Destiny, Tenacious D performed the "Pick of Destiny" at the 2006 American Music Awards and on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. " POD " is a single from comedy-rock duo Tenacious D 's second studio album The Pick of Destiny, which also serves as the soundtrack for the The 34th Annual American Music Awards were held on November 21, 2006. Late Night with Conan O'Brien is an Emmy Award -winning American late-night Talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien on NBC On 2 December, 2006, Tenacious D was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live for the first time. Saturday Night Live ( SNL) is a weekly late-night 90-minute American Sketch comedy / Variety show based in New York City [84] They also opened the 2006 Spike TV Video Game Awards with a performance of "The Metal", [85] and played "Friendship" at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards. Spike (formerly called Spike TV) a division of MTV Networks, is an American cable network designed for an audience described The 2006 MTV Video Music Awards aired live on August 31 2006, honoring the best Music videos from July 1, 2005 to [86]

Tours

Tenacious D performing with the Sax-a-boom
Tenacious D performing with the Sax-a-boom

In 2001, Tenacious D started their second nationwide concert tour, performing at larger venues, many of which sold out. A concert is a live Performance, usually of Music, before an Audience. [1] Until 2006, Tenacious D usually performed only with acoustic guitars, rarely with a full band. Tenacious D has also staged two international concert tours as well as numerous domestic tours,[87] though they have rarely played in non-English speaking countries. Black says this is because foreign concerts are "a little funky" because "the subtleties do get lost in translation". [88] In addition, he comments on the angst they experience before concerts saying: "We're always looking for a loophole. Pretty much every concert we've ever done, we're trying to find a way to cancel the show at the last minute. "[88] Andy Serkis appeared as live show with them, as Gollum. Andy Serkis (born 20 April, 1964) is an English Actor, director and Author. Character overview Originally known as Sméagol, this character was later named Gollum after his habit [89]

Politics

Tenacious D are supporters of cannabis legalization,[73] and state this view in the song "City Hall". Since the 20th century most countries have enacted laws affecting the legality of cannabis regarding the cultivation use possession or transfer of cannabis for recreational [90] They have also performed at a NORML benefit concert. The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws ( NORML, ˈnɔrməl is a Washington D [32] According to Black and Gass, Tenacious D in: The Pick of Destiny features them intoxicated on cannabis during the last scene. [91][92] Black described his view that if drug use was legalized, the stigma attached to the users – making them in his words feel "naughty", would be removed which would make drug use seem mundane and less attractive. . "[93] Black was the executive producer for a documentary about Randy Credico entitled Sixty Spins Around the Sun. Randy Credico is an American political comedian and activist and the Director of the William Moses Kunstler Fund for Racial Justice It calls for the so-called Rockefeller drug laws to be repealed. The Rockefeller drug laws is the term used to denote the statutes dealing with the sale and possession of " Narcotic " drugs in the New York State Penal Black said of it "They're populating our prisons with people, you know, first-time drug offenders -- Single mothers that have a little bit of coke end up going to prison for 20 years or something. It's just cruel and unusual punishment. "[94]

In 2004, Tenacious D supported John Kerry during the United States presidential election, by playing a benefit concert for him. } John Forbes Kerry (born December 11 1943 is an American Politician who is currently serving his fourth term as the junior United States Senator The United States presidential election of 2004 was held on Tuesday November 2, 2004, to elect the President of the United States. [2] Black and Gass have been critical of George Bush's presidency. George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States. [95][96]

Other projects

Tenacious D have appeared in numerous music videos by other bands, including "Push" by Dio[36] and "Learn to Fly" by the Foo Fighters. Dio is an American heavy metal band led by Vocalist Ronnie James Dio, who formed it in 1982 after leaving Black Sabbath. " Learn to Fly " is the first single from the Foo Fighters ' third album There Is Nothing Left to Lose. Foo Fighters is an American Alternative rock and Post-grunge band formed by singer/guitarist Dave Grohl in 1995 [97] Gass appeared in the Good Charlotte music video for the song "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous". Good Charlotte is an American rock band from Waldorf Maryland that formed in 1996 " Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous " is the first single taken from Good Charlotte 's second studio album The Young and the Hopeless. [98] Black has appeared in many music videos on his own including a cameo alongside Dave Grohl in the music video for the Eagles of Death Metal song "I Want You So Hard (Boy's Bad News)", alongside Dave Grohl again in the music video for "Low", and a cameo in the music video for the song "Sexx Laws" by Beck. Eagles of Death Metal ( EoDM) is an American band formed by Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme. " I Want You So Hard (Boy's Bad News " is the first single from the Eagles of Death Metal's second studio Album (third counting Live At Slims " Low " was the third single to be released from the Foo Fighters ' fourth album One by One, released in 2002. " Sexx Laws " is a song by Beck, from the 1999 album Midnite Vultures. Beck' s birth name was Bek see the sources given This is not a typo and should not be changed without good reason [99] As well as appearing in videos, Black and Gass have sang backup vocals on the 2002 Styx album Cyclorama song "Kiss Your Ass Goodbye". Styx ( pronounced: /stɪks/ is an American Rock band. Their hit songs have included " Come Sail Away " " Babe " " Cyclorama is an Album by Styx, released in 2003 (see 2003 in music) [100] Tenacious D lent backing vocals to The Vandals album Look What I Almost Stepped In... in the song "Fourteen". The Vandals are an American Punk rock band formed in 1980 in Huntington Beach California and currently recording for Kung Fu Records. Look What I Almost Stepped In is the eighth studio album by the southern California Punk rock band The Vandals, released in 2000 by [101] Tenacious D appeared on KROQ's 12th full length Christmas compilation; Swallow My Eggnog with Sum 41 in a song entitled "Things I Want". KROQ-FM is a commercial Radio station located in Los Angeles California, broadcasting on 106 Sum 41 (sometimes referred to as The Sums) is a Canadian Pop punk band from Ajax Ontario. [102]

Gass performs lead acoustic guitar and vocals for the band Trainwreck, under the pseudonym "Klip Calhoun". Trainwreck is an American rock band a project of Kyle Gass 's (of Tenacious D) alter-ego "Klip Calhoun" A pseudonym is a fictitious alternative to a person's legal name (see Alias) [42] The band also features Jason "JR" Reed under the pseudonym "Darryl Donald", as well as John Konesky and John Spiker, who played lead guitar and bass, respectively, on The Pick of Destiny album. Jason "JR" Reed (also known by the name of his signature character Lee) is an American actor and musician originally from Corvallis Oregon. John Konesky played Lead guitar on Tenacious D 's second album The Pick of Destiny, and also toured with the band as the Anti christ Biography In the spring of 2008 John Spiker joined the band Filter. They are currently working on recording an album with producer John King. [103] Black occasionally appears with the band under the name "Tuffy McFuckelby". [88]

Selected discography

Main article: Tenacious D discography
Studio albums

Notes and references

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Phares, Heather. The discography of Tenacious D, a Los Angeles -based Satirical rock band includes two Studio albums one Extended play (EP five Tenacious D is the first studio album by the American Satirical rock band Tenacious D, released on September 25 2001 by The Pick of Destiny is a Soundtrack "AMG Biography", Allmusic. allmusic (previously All Music Guide) is a Metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide. Retrieved on 2008-03-25. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6.  
  2. ^ a b Schaer, Cathrin. "Tenacious D: Mock’n’rollers", The New Zealand Herald, 2004-12-12. The New Zealand Herald is a daily Broadsheet Newspaper published in Auckland, New Zealand. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Retrieved on 2007-01-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire.  
  3. ^ a b Hart, Hugh. "'D' is for dynamic duo", San Francisco Chronicle, 2006-11-06. The San Francisco Chronicle was founded in 1865 as The Daily Dramatic Chronicle by teenage brothers Charles de Young and Michael H Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Retrieved on 2008-03-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor  
  4. ^ Remington, Alex. "Maybe Jack Black Should Stick to Singing", The Huffington Post, 2008-03-12. The Huffington Post (often referred to on the Internet as HuffPo) is a liberal News Website and aggregated Weblog 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Retrieved on 2008-04-07. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor  
  5. ^ Fry, Ted. "Sympathy for the devil: Rockers seek Satan's pick", The Seattle Times, 2006-11-22. The Seattle Times, one of two daily Newspapers serving Seattle Washington, United States, is the largest daily newspaper in the state of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Retrieved on 2007-03-15. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus,  
  6. ^ Gleiberman, Owen. "Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny (2006)", Entertainment Weekly, 2006-11-21. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Retrieved on 2007-03-15. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus,  
  7. ^ a b c Woodman, Chay. "Tenacious D Interview", Virtual Festivals, 2006-02-7. Retrieved on 2006-12-19. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor.  
  8. ^ Rory Ford. "Best band in the world?", Edinburgh Evening News, 2003-03-13. The Edinburgh Evening News is a local Newspaper based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Retrieved on 2007-01-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople  
  9. ^ Teicholz, Tom. "Gang of Actors reaches a new stage", The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles, 2008-03-14. The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles is an independent nonprofit community Weekly newspaper serving the Jewish community of Greater Los Angeles 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Retrieved on 2008-04-04. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I.  
  10. ^ Morris, Mark. "Jack Black Close Up", The Guardian, 2000-06-04. The Guardian (until 1959 The Manchester Guardian) is a British Newspaper owned by the Guardian Media Group. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Retrieved on 2008-01-06. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King  
  11. ^ Cohen, Sandy. "The fake but true story of Tenacious D", The Seattle Times. The Seattle Times, one of two daily Newspapers serving Seattle Washington, United States, is the largest daily newspaper in the state of Retrieved on 2008-03-14. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice.  
  12. ^ a b c d e f Rees, Jasper. "Dude, where’s my guitar?", The Sunday Times, 2006-08-29. The Sunday Times is a Sunday Broadsheet Newspaper distributed in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Retrieved on 2006-12-28. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of  
  13. ^ a b Grant, Lee. "Longtime pals Jack Black and Kyle Gass make their 'Tenacious D' movie", The San Diego Union-Tribune, 2006-11-20. The San Diego Union-Tribune is a daily Newspaper published in San Diego California, by the Copley Press. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Retrieved on 2008-03-18. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor  
  14. ^ Palopoli, Steve. "Cult Leader", Metro Silicon Valley, 2006-11-08. Metro is a free weekly newspaper published by the San Jose, California, based Metro Newspapers. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Retrieved on 2007-01-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople  
  15. ^ Dentler, Matt. "D talks", The Daily Texan, 2001-10-18. The Daily Texan is the Student newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Retrieved on 2008-03-25. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6.  
  16. ^ a b Kit, Zorianna. "Big-screen Gig For Tenacious D", The Hollywood Reporter, 2000-06-08, pp. The Hollywood Reporter is a major trade publication of the Film industry in the United States. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable  2. Retrieved on 2008-03-25. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6.  
  17. ^ a b Zoromski, Brian. "Tenacious D: The Series", IGN, 2006-11-20. IGN (abbreviated and formerly known as I magine G ames N etwork is a multimedia news and reviews Website that focuses heavily on Video Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Retrieved on 2007-01-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople  
  18. ^ Gallo, Phil. "Tenacious D", Variety, 1999-03-24. Variety is a weekly entertainment trade newspaper founded in New York in 1905 by Sime Silverman Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Retrieved on 2008-03-25. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6.  
  19. ^ a b Fischer, Paul. "Exclusive Interview : Jack Black & Kyle Gass", Moviehole. Retrieved on 2007-04-21. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date)  
  20. ^ Fisher, Trevor. "Tenacious D’s rhythm, lyrics rock your socks off", Iowa State Daily, 2001-10-03. The Iowa State Daily is an independent Student newspaper serving Iowa State University in Ames Iowa, that is published in print and Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Retrieved on 2008-02-27. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation  
  21. ^ Zahlaway, Jon. "liveDaily Interview: Dave Grohl Of Foo Fighters", liveDaily, 2000-04-13. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Retrieved on 2007-01-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople  
  22. ^ a b Kerrang!. "Dave Grohl interviews Tenacious D: Kerrang! November '06", fooarchive. com. Retrieved on 2007-01-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople  
  23. ^ Harris, Chris. "Game Clobbers Akon, Takes Albums Chart", VH1, 2005-11-22. VH1 (known as VH-1 Video Hits One from 1985 to 1994 and VH1 Music First until 2003) is an American Cable television Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Retrieved on 2007-02-03. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states  
  24. ^ Tenacious D. Billboard. See Billboard (Turkish magazine Billboard is a weekly American Magazine devoted to the Music industry Retrieved on 2007-03-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of
  25. ^ a b A Keeps, David. "Prepare for D-DAY", Independent on Sunday, 2002-11-03. The Independent is a British compact Newspaper published by Tony O'Reilly 's Independent News & Media. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Retrieved on 2008-03-25. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6.  
  26. ^ Thomas Erlewine, Stephen. "Review", Allmusic. Retrieved on 2008-04-19. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer  
  27. ^ RIAA Searchable database – Gold and Platinum. Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved on 2008-01-03. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon.
  28. ^ Ken Tucker. "Music Review: Tenacious D", Entertainment Weekly, 2001-09-24. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Retrieved on 2006-12-21. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian  
  29. ^ Stephen Thomas Erlewine. "Music Review: Tenacious D", All Music Guide. Retrieved on 2006-12-21. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian  
  30. ^ George Zahora. "Splendid Magazine reviews Tenacious D: Self-Titled", Splendid Magazine, 2001-12-18. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Retrieved on 2006-12-21. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian  
  31. ^ Hellard, Peta. "Duo's devilish fun", The Courier-Mail, News Limited, 2007-01-06. The Courier-Mail is a daily Newspaper published in Brisbane, Australia. News Limited was the principal holding for the business interests of Rupert Murdoch until the formation of News Corporation in 1979 Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Retrieved on 2008-04-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.  
  32. ^ a b Cohen, Jonathan. "Tenacious D Halfway Toward 'Destiny'", Billboard, 2003-05-09. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Retrieved on 2008-03-27. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates  
  33. ^ DeFore, John. "Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny", The Hollywood Reporter, 2006-10-30. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Retrieved on 2008-04-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian  
  34. ^ a b A Keeps, David. "Prepare for D-DAY", Independent on Sunday, 2002-11-03, pp. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina.  4. Retrieved on 2008-03-25. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6.  
  35. ^ Binelli, Mark. "73% of the Way to Being the World's Greatest Rock Band", Rolling Stone, 2006-11-29. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Retrieved on 2008-04-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.  
  36. ^ a b Brinn, David. "RONNIE JAMES DIO: I'm Proud Of Starting 'Devil Horns' Trend", The Jerusalem Post, 2005-09-29. The Jerusalem Post is an Israeli daily English-language Broadsheet Newspaper, founded on December 1, 1932 Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Retrieved on 2008-03-25. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6.  
  37. ^ Patrizio, Andy. "Tenacious D-VD Due in September", IGN, 2003-07-18. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Retrieved on 2008-03-23. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow.  
  38. ^ "Jack Black gets back to his musical roots", CTV Television Network, 2003-10-01. CTV is a Canadian English language Television network. It is Canada's largest privately owned network the main television asset of CTVglobemedia Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Retrieved on 2008-03-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King  
  39. ^ "In Brief: Ozzy, the Roots", Rolling Stone, 2003-05-16. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Retrieved on 2008-03-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King  
  40. ^ Mathieson, Craig. "Back in Black", The Age, 2004-12-24. The Age is a Broadsheet daily Newspaper, which has been published in Melbourne, Australia since 1854 "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Retrieved on 2008-03-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King  
  41. ^ "It's official! Tenacious D now recording the soundtrack for PICK OF DESTINY! Rejoice!", Ain't It Cool News, 2005-05-08. Ain't It Cool News (AICN is a Website founded and run by Harry Knowles dedicated to rumors and reviews of upcoming and currently playing Films and Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Retrieved on 2007-04-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne  
  42. ^ a b Beck, Aaron. "Destiny lands Ohioans jobs with", The Columbus Dispatch, 2007-02-08. The Columbus Dispatch is a daily Newspaper, based in Columbus Ohio, that serves the central portion of the state Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Retrieved on 2008-03-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King  
  43. ^ The top ten films for the weekend, according to final figures provided by ShowBizData.com.
  44. ^ Breznican, Anthony. "Plucky Tenacious D duo get into their 'Destiny'", USA Today, 2006-11-24. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal Retrieved on 2006-12-18. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the  
  45. ^ UK Albums chart. EveryHit. com. Retrieved on 2008-02-14. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German
  46. ^ a b c "Tenacious D in: The Pick of Destiny", Box Office Mojo. Box Office Mojo is a Website that tracks Box office Revenue in a systematic way Retrieved on 2007-01-31. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes  
  47. ^ a b "Tenacious D in: The Pick of Destiny Box Office and Rental Numbers", Rotten Tomatoes. Rotten Tomatoes is a Website devoted to reviews information and news of Movies. Retrieved on 2007-01-31. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes  
  48. ^ Brent Simon. "Tenacious D(VD) Details", IGN, 2006-11-17. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Retrieved on 2006-12-22. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies  
  49. ^ Germain, David. "New on DVD: `Stranger Than Fiction'", San Francisco Chronicle, 2007-02-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed Retrieved on 2008-04-07. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor  
  50. ^ a b Mike Cobley. "Tenacious D: When The Devil Came Down To Brighton!", Virtual Brighton Magazine, 2006-12-18. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Retrieved on 2006-12-28. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of  
  51. ^ Cohen, Jonathan. "Tenacious D Ready To Rock U.S., Down Under", Billboard, 2006-10-11. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Retrieved on 2008-03-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King  
  52. ^ a b Pedersen, Erik. "Bottom Line: Hard rock, hard laughs, hard to resist.", The Hollywood Reporter, 2006-11-21. The Hollywood Reporter is a major trade publication of the Film industry in the United States. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Retrieved on 2008-03-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King  
  53. ^ The List. "Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny", The List, 2006-11-15. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Retrieved on 2006-12-18. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the  
  54. ^ a b c The Associated Press. "Tenacious D: Portly powerhouse of rock", KLTV, 2006-11-23. KLTV is a Television station in Tyler Texas, USA It is an ABC network affiliate and it broadcasts its analog signal on VHF channel 7 and digital Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Retrieved on 2007-12-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V  
  55. ^ a b Berlin, Joey. "Rewind only for Jack Black", New Straits Times, 2008-03-30. The New Straits Times is a Malaysian Newspaper. It is Malaysia's oldest newspaper still in print (though not the first having been founded as 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Retrieved on 2008-04-07. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor  
  56. ^ "Jack Black discusses new film Be Kind Rewind", Daily Mirror, 2008-02-15. The Daily Mirror, often referred to simply as The Mirror, is a British Tabloid daily Newspaper founded in 1903 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Retrieved on 2008-02-15. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor  
  57. ^ Huver, Scott. "Jack Black's Naked Truth: Laid Bare in 'Margot,' RoboCopping a Feel in 'Be Kind'", Hollywood. com. Retrieved on 2008-02-15. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor  
  58. ^ Robinson, Paul. "Leeds Festival gets Killers, Metallica and and Rage Against the Machine", Yorkshire Evening Post, 2008-03-31. The Yorkshire Evening Post (often abbreviated to YEP) is a daily evening Publication published by Yorkshire Post Newspapers Ltd in 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Retrieved on 2008-03-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor  
  59. ^ "Another Announcement in English?", Metallica's official website, 2008-10-04. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Retrieved on 2008-04-10. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama  
  60. ^ a b c Fisher, Trevor. "Tenacious D’s rhythm, lyrics rock your socks off", Iowa State Daily, 2001-03-01. The Iowa State Daily is an independent Student newspaper serving Iowa State University in Ames Iowa, that is published in print and Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Retrieved on 2008-03-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King  
  61. ^ Strauss, Neil. "The Pop Life; Enya, Healer Of the Soul", New York Times, 1997-12-11, pp. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office  2. Retrieved on 2008-03-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King  
  62. ^ Gallo, Phil. "Tenacious D; Naked Trucker & T-Bone", Variety, 2001-10-24. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Retrieved on 2008-03-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King  
  63. ^ Lee, Chris. "Metal man shows a light side", Los Angeles Times, 2006-10-15. The Los Angeles Times (also known as the LA Times) is a daily Newspaper published in Los Angeles California and distributed Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Retrieved on 2008-03-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King  
  64. ^ Guzman, Isaac. "LAFF-ROCKERS' REVENGE OF THE WORDS", Daily News, 2002-01-24. The Daily News of New York City is the fifth most-widely circulated daily Newspaper in the United States with a daily circulation of 703137 See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Retrieved on 2008-04-11. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I.  
  65. ^ Davis, Jonathan. Jonathan Houseman Davis (born January 18, 1971) is the American vocalist for the multiplatinum Nu metal band Korn. The Greatest Metal Bands Of All Time:Slayer. MTV News. MTV News is the news division of MTV, the first and most popular Music Television network in the U Retrieved on 2007-03-21. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem.
  66. ^ A Keeps, David. "Prepare for D-DAY", The Independent on Sunday, 2002-11-03. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Retrieved on 2008-03-02. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good  
  67. ^ Thompson, Jason. "Tenacious D", PopMatters. Retrieved on 2008-04-09. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans)  
  68. ^ Renee, Janina (2001-09-01). Tarot for a New Generation. Llewellyn Worldwide, 133-136. Llewellyn Worldwide (formerly Llewellyn Publications is a New Age publisher, currently based in Woodbury Minnesota, a suburb of St ISBN 978-0738701608.  
  69. ^ Wilson, Jake. "Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny", The Age, 2007-02-15. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Retrieved on 2008-03-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King  
  70. ^ Burnett, Daynah. "Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny", PopMatters. PopMatters is an international Webzine of cultural criticism Its scope is broadly cast on all things pop culture Retrieved on 2008-03-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King  
  71. ^ a b Matthew Turner. "Jack Black Interview", www. viewlondon. co. uk. Retrieved on 2007-01-22. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus.  
  72. ^ Cindy Pearlman. "Tenacious D spoofs rock onstage and in film", Chicago Sun-Times, 2006-11-20. The Chicago Sun-Times is an American daily Newspaper published in Chicago, Illinois. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Retrieved on 2007-01-22. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus.  
  73. ^ a b Clark Collis. "Dear Superstar: Tenacious D", Blender, 2006-11-24. Blender is an American music Magazine that bills itself as "the ultimate guide to music and more" Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal Retrieved on 2007-01-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire.  
  74. ^ Rob Carnevale. "Tenacious D in The Pick Of Destiny - Jack Black/Kyle Gass Interview", indieLONDON. Retrieved on 2007-01-22. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus.  
  75. ^ Emily Watson and Lauren Thompson. "The D contemplates rock-off for soul and the perfect groupie", The Daily Texan, 2006-11-22. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Retrieved on 2007-01-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC  
  76. ^ JimmyO. "INT: Tenacious D!", JoBlo, 2006-11-22. JoBlocom is a Website primarily focused on the Film industry. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Retrieved on 2007-01-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC  
  77. ^ a b Haddon, Cole. "Centaurs of Rock, Film", East Bay Express, 2006-11-15. The East Bay Express (founded 1978) is an Emeryville California -based weekly Newspaper serving the East Bay region of the Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Retrieved on 2007-02-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable  
  78. ^ "Bongwater", The A.V. Club, The Onion, 2002-04-12. The AV Club is an entertainment newspaper and website published by The Onion eaters. For the vegetable see Onion. The Onion is an American " fake news " organization See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Retrieved on 2008-04-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian  
  79. ^ Smith, Lynn. "An actor with his heart in rock and The D", Los Angeles Times, 2003-09-07. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Retrieved on 2008-04-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian  
  80. ^ a b Breznican, Anthony. "Tenacious D's other guy gets chance to shine", USA Today, 2006-11-23. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Retrieved on 2008-04-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian  
  81. ^ Goodman, Tim. "Puppets reach out and touch someone", San Francisco Chronicle, 2002-05-29. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Retrieved on 2008-04-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian  
  82. ^ News. Tenacious D's official website. Retrieved on 2008-04-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian
  83. ^ Perseghin, Lou. "Democracy In Action", Philadelphia City Paper. Philadelphia City Paper is a free alternative news weekly in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Retrieved on 2008-04-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian  
  84. ^ SNL Transcripts: Matthew Fox. Saturday Night Live Transcripts Season 32: Episode 7 (2006-12-02). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Retrieved on 2007-08-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica.
  85. ^ Tim Surette. "Oblivion nabs Spike TV top honors", GameSpot, 2007-12-09. GameSpot is a video gaming Website that provides News, Reviews Previews Downloads and other information Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Retrieved on 2007-01-17. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca  
  86. ^ Sawdey, Evan. "The MTV Video Music Awards 2006", PopMatters. Retrieved on 2008-03-23. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow.  
  87. ^ Tour. Tenacious D's official website. Retrieved on 2008-04-07. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor
  88. ^ a b c Dean Budnick. "Tenacious D: The Greatest Band On Earth (And Maybe Beyond)", November 2006 Relix. Relix Magazine was launched by Les Kippel in 1974, stemming from the underground network of Grateful Dead concert-goers who taped and traded Retrieved on 2007-01-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople  
  89. ^ Tenacious D Feat. Andy Serkis (GOLLUM) LIVE. YouTube (September 22, 2006). YouTube is a video sharing website where users can upload view and share Video clips YouTube was created in February 2005 by three former PayPal employees Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2007-08-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica.
  90. ^ Chris Parker. "Are Jack Black and Kyle Gass the new Cheech & Chong?", High Times, 2002-07-31. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Retrieved on 2007-01-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire.  
  91. ^ Jonathan Takiff. "This band is hard to D-efine", Philadelphia Daily News, 2006-11-22. The Philadelphia Daily News is a Tabloid newspaper that began publishing on March 31, 1925, under founding editor Lee Ellmaker Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Retrieved on 2007-01-20. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome.  
  92. ^ The Metro. "'Film star Jack rocked the joint", Metro, 2006-11-14. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Retrieved on 2006-12-18. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the  
  93. ^ Grohl, Dave. "Jack Black: born in L.A., there to stay, this funnyman is blowing 'em away", Interview, Brant Publications. Interview is a Magazine founded by artist Andy Warhol and John Wilcock in 1969 Retrieved on 2007-01-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France.  
  94. ^ Goodman, Amy. "“Bush is a Dangerous Nincompoop” - Actor/Musician Jack Black on the War on Terror, the Democrats and the Rockefeller Drug Laws", Democracy Now!, 2003-11-07. Democracy Now! is a syndicated program of news analysis and opinion aired by more than 700 Radio and Television, satellite Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Retrieved on 2007-01-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France.  
  95. ^ Baltin, Steve. "Phair, Grohl Sing for Dems", Rolling Stone, 2004-07-07. Rolling Stone is a United States -based Magazine devoted to Music, Politics, and Popular culture that is published "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Retrieved on 2008-03-23. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow.  
  96. ^ Jacqui Swift. "Tenacious D The Pick Of Destiny", The Sun, 2006-11-10. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Retrieved on 2007-01-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate  
  97. ^ Schumacher-Rasmussen, Eric. "Tenacious D To Release Debut LP", MTV, 2001-06-18. MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Retrieved on 2008-04-15. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English  
  98. ^ "Good Charlotte", Rolling Stone, 2002-09-27. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Retrieved on 2008-03-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King  
  99. ^ Sampson, Mike (February 28, 2006). Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Beck & Jack Black?. Rolling Stone. Retrieved on 2007-08-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica.
  100. ^ Sedgewick, Augustin. "Brian Wilson Picks Up Styx", Rolling Stone, 2003-01-12. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Retrieved on 2008-04-01. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne  
  101. ^ (2000) Album notes for Look What I Almost Stepped In. . . by The Vandals. Nitro Records (0794171583324). Nitro Records is an Independent record label created and owned by Dexter Holland (lead singer and founder of The Offspring) and Greg Kriesel
  102. ^ News. Tenacious D's official website. Retrieved on 2008-04-07. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor
  103. ^ Cohen, Jonathan. "Trainwreck Steams Ahead On Debut Album", Billboard, 2004-11-18. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Retrieved on 2008-04-15. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English  

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