Date of Birth: July 14, 1960
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
Kyle Richard Gass, born on July 14, 1960, in Walnut Creek, California, is an American musician, actor, and comedian best known as one half of the comedy rock duo Tenacious D, alongside actor Jack Black. Gass attended Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek, where he was a member of the school’s drama club and later graduated from UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television. Gass met Jack Black in 1989 through the Los Angeles-based theater troupe The Actors’ Gang, and the two formed Tenacious D in 1994. The band gained a cult following with their comedic lyrics and rock music, leading to a self-titled HBO series in 1997 and a self-titled debut album in 2001. Their hit songs include “Tribute” and “Wonderboy,” and they released further albums such as “The Pick of Destiny” (2006), “Rize of the Fenix” (2012), and “Post-Apocalypto” (2018). Beyond Tenacious D, Kyle Gass has appeared in various films and television series, often in comedic roles. He has also formed other musical projects, including the Kyle Gass Band and Trainwreck. Gass is recognized for his guitar skills, humor, and distinctive persona on and off stage.
5 Interesting Facts about Kyle Gass
1. Kyle Gass is a skilled flautist and often incorporates the flute into Tenacious D’s performances and recordings.
2. He won a Grammy Award with Tenacious D for Best Metal Performance in 2015 for their cover of Ronnie James Dio’s “The Last in Line.”
3. Gass is known for his signature bald head and often makes self-deprecating jokes about his appearance.
4. He has appeared in several Jack Black films, including “Kung Fu Panda” and “The Cable Guy.”
5. Kyle Gass played in a commercial for “Jack in the Box” as part of a comedic duo before forming Tenacious D.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Kyle Gass
1. “You can’t kill the metal. The metal will live on.”
2. “I’m the one who taught Jack Black everything he knows about rock.”
3. “Comedy and rock music can go hand in hand; you just have to find the right balance.”
4. “Being part of Tenacious D has been a wild ride, but we always try to keep it fun and fresh.”
5. “People often underestimate the power of humor in music.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth Kyle Gass achieved is estimated to be around $3 million.
Children
Kyle Gass does not have any known children.
Relevant Links
1. [Kyle Gass on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyle_Gass
2. [Tenacious D Official Website](http://www.tenaciousd.com/
3. [Kyle Gass Band Official Website](http://www.kylegassband.com/
4. [Kyle Gass on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0309470/
