The Aquabats

The Aquabats are a classification-defying band from Southern California. They are known for their humorous lyrics and outrageous live shows, during which the band is often attacked by supervillains onstage. The band's later albums have moved far beyond their ska roots and have branched into many musical genres, including a large electronic influence. This shift is so great that most agree the band can be no longer be classified as ska. Notable influences upon the Aquabats are Devo, Oingo Boingo, Madness, Peter Tosh, and The Skatalites.

Band members

The members of the band are not commonly known by their true names, instead they go by superhero pseudonyms. They usually wear superhero outfits on stage. Anti-negativity helmets, rash guards, and power belts designed by Paul Frank generally make up these costumes. The current members of the band, and the instruments they play are:

Related Topics:
Superhero - Pseudonym - Paul Frank - Instrument

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• The MC Bat Commander — Vocals
• Chainsaw: The Prince of Karate — Guitar
• Ricky Fitness — Drums
• Crash McLarson — Bass Guitar
• Jimmy The Robot, formerly known Jaime The Robot or simply The Robot, — Saxophone, Keyboard, and Synthesizers
• Popeye — Guitar

The group is also sometimes aided by Professor Monty Corndog, the man who supposedly gave the band their superpowers.

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The newest member of the band is guitarist Popeye. He is reportedly going to fill in for Chainsaw on some tour dates he can't make, but on some dates they will play together. His arrival was announced by MC Bat Commander on a radio appearance following the release of Charge!! Popeye was a guitar player and singer for punk band Farside before joining The Aquabats!

Related Topics:
Punk - Farside

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Past members of the band include Prince Adam, Catboy, Ultra Kyu (later known as the Mysterious Kyu), Doctor Rock, Ben the Brain, Nacho, Roddy B, Macaroni the New Columbus, and the Baron von Tito (aka Travis Barker of Blink-182).

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