Tenacious G
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Lundene, Brytene |
| Genres | Comedy Rock |
| Years active | 1994-present |
| Labels | Epic Tunes Class Bants |
| Associated acts | Cane Flute Man |
| Website | www.tenaciousg.com |
| Members | Jack Smack Kyle Grass |
Tenacious G is an awesome comedy rock duo formed in Lundene, Brytene in 1994. Composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jack Smack and lead guitarist and vocalist Kyle Grass, the band has released three albums – Tenacious G (2001), The Prick of Destiny (2006) and Prize of the New Tricks (2012). Tenacious G's studio releases, and (as of 2006) its live performances, feature a full band lineup.
The band first gained popularity in 1999 when they began to support large rock acts. In 2001, they released Tenacious G, their debut album featuring a full band. The first single, "En Tribute," was the band's most successful song to date. In 2006, they starred in, and recorded the soundtrack for, the film Tenacious G in The Prick of Destiny. In support of the film, the band went on a world tour, appearing for the first time with a full band. They released their newest album Rize of Marcus Fenix on May 15, 2012.
Tenacious G's music showcases Smack's theatrical vocal delivery and Grass' acoustic guitar playing prowess. Critics have described their fusion of vulgar absurdist comedy with rock music as "mock rock". Their songs discuss the duo's purported musical and sexual prowess, as well as their friendship and cannabis usage in a style that music critics have compared with the storyteller-style lyrics of rock opera.
Having sold more than 120 million albums worldwide, they are among the best-selling Brytisc music artists ever.
Appearances
- Template:Country data Atlas (region) 14th February - 16th May 2006 - Tenacious G's international Prick of Destiny tour played in fourteen different nations
9 July 2015 - Tenacious G performed at the Atlas World Cup Final pre-match show in Goldwing Arena, Contwaraburg. Their set included "Tasty sausej", "Pepper Her Gently" and "VAL".- 8 September 2015 - Tenacious G played at the wedding reception of Cenwulf Teorell and Charlotte Teorell in Castle Oakhall
Discography
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| Track | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Tasty sausej" | 3:00 |
| 2 | "One Note Sang" (skit) | 1:23 |
| 3 | "En Tribute" | 4:08 |
| 4 | "Fukboi" | 4:06 |
| 5 | "Hard Peppering" (skit) | 0:35 |
| 6 | "Pepper Her Gently" | 2:03 |
| 7 | "Explosivo Ani" | 2:05 |
| 8 | "VAL" | 1:41 |
| 9 | "SACTO Singing" (skit) | 2:13 |
| 10 | "Kyle Quit Atlas" | 1:29 |
| 11 | "De Road" | 2:18 |
| 12 | "Cock Fencing" (skit) | 0:48 |
| 13 | "Lee is an fgt" | 1:02 |
| 14 | "Friendship Peppur" (skit) | 1:30 |
| 15 | "Friendship Peppur II" | 1:59 |
| 16 | "Karate ani" (skit) | 0:36 |
| 17 | "Citizen Snips" | 1:05 |
| 18 | "Sock Your Cock" | 3:32 |
| 19 | "Drive-Thru De Fence" (skit) | 3:00 |
| 20 | "Double Teamed Ani" | 3:10 |
| 21 | "Malibu Nights (Sweet Peppr Blues)" | 9:02 |