Tenacious D is an American comedy rock duo formed in Los Angeles, in 1994. It was founded by actors Jack Black and Kyle Gass, who were then members of The Actors' Gang theater company. The duo's name is derived from "tenacious defense", a phrase used by NBA basketball sportscasters Walt Frazier and Marv Albert. Backing members include John Konesky, John Spiker, and Scott Seiver. Dave Grohl has recorded drums and percussion on all studio albums, but does not perform live.
Kyle Gass (left) and Jack Black (right) of Tenacious D performing at Rock am Ring in 2016
Black, Gass, Konesky, Spiker, and Wackerman
Tenacious D performing at the Leeds festival
A rock band or pop band is a small musical ensemble that performs rock music, pop music, or a related genre. A four-piece band is the most common configuration in rock and pop music. In the early years, the configuration was typically two guitarists, a bassist, and a drummer. Another common formation is a vocalist who does not play an instrument, electric guitarist, bass guitarist, and a drummer. Instrumentally, these bands can be considered as trios. Sometimes, in addition to electric guitars, electric bass, and drums, also a keyboardist plays.
The Beatles were a four-piece rock-pop band from Liverpool in England. They are pictured here in 1965, celebrating their Grammy win.
The Black Keys are a two-part band consisting of drummer and a vocalist/guitarist lineup.
Green Day, a power trio, at 2009 MTV Video Music Awards: From left to right: Bassist Mike Dirnt, singer/guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, and drummer Tré Cool
Red Hot Chili Peppers is a four-part band with a lead vocalist, guitarist, bassist, and drummer lineup.