Jack Black & Kyle Gass On Tenacious D's Origin Story - "Late Night With Conan O'Brien"

(Original airdate: 11/15/06) Jack Black and Kyle Gass discuss Jack’s beef with Steven Seagal, working with Meat Loaf, and the "Tenacious D" movie.

[@EthanHGray]

When you’re younger, you love jack. But as you age, you start to appreciate Kyle more and more.

[@jeniosk1097]

Kyle Gass is a shiny golden god

[@gavinbrush8808]

Kyles fingers are silver

[@lifeafteryou8179]

I love an appreciate them both

[@EthanHGray]

@@lifeafteryou8179 oh I do too, I still love Jack Black

[@photogphred792]

How true is that statement!

[@peterpiper47]

That was the coolest entrance/handshake I’ve ever seen.

[@I_dont_care117]

PewDiePie is slamming his head against the wall, right about now.

[@misterbobby8913]

What was the song playing in the background?

[@hectordelacruz5189]

@@misterbobby8913 Kashmir - Led Zeppelin

[@misterbobby8913]

@@hectordelacruz5189 Thank You

[@theallamerican3778]

@@misterbobby8913 Led Zeppelin the greatest band ever along with Pink Floyd...enjoy

[@mylifeisrushhour2]

Can't you see he's the man, let me hear you applaud. He is more than a man, he's a shiny golden god!

[@tjh_n1446]

Just did the whole jack black scat part of that song in my head, thank you

[@mercer7222]

I hear you brave young jables you are hungry for the rock, but to learn the ancient methods sacred doors you must unlock.

[@mos.hijinks]

Scidabidadiddle boo! Scidabidadiddle doo!

[@darkstreamfish2729]

Well if you think is time to fuchin rock.....

[@therealjoker2957]

@@darkstreamfish2729 and fucking roll, out of control...

[@BingeAddict]

conan absolutely understood the assignment during the entrance

[@Code_Geel]

My favorite fact about JB is that both his parents were space engineers. His mother worked on the Hubble Telescope and designed the equipment that got the Apollo 13 crew home safe while she was giving birth to Jack Black in the hospital.

[@princeedmunddukeofedinburg]

favourite*

[@Code_Geel]

@@princeedmunddukeofedinburg Username checks out

[@benf1111]

Favorite!

[@Wok_Agenda]

69 likes...

[@leonvukic6534]

I doubt she designed the equipment while giving birth

[@mastermana100]

Only Kyle acknowledged the yell from the crowd at 9:30 😂😂😂

[@n3r0builtdifferent20]

Lol like me screaming in school and that 1 teacher be like Kyle So example Me: yells Teacher: *pulls Kyle Gass face

[@TheLazyGamer42]

Yea why didn't anyone else acknowledge that 😂

[@loshtrimpo8781]

"...what?" - Kyle Gass

[@David_Fellner]

That really was the best possible reaction to such a weird, meaningless scream.

[@markthompson7727]

Everybody loves Jack Black, but Kyle Gass is an equally fascinating and talented artist. Tenacious D totally rocks!! 😉🎸

[@shoegazer01]

Is that Kyle commenting?

[@waynewilliams5865]

JB IS A FUCKING ROCK GOD!!! ETERNAL!!!

[@waynewilliams5865]

JB IS A FUCKING ROCK GOD!!! ETERNAL!!!

[@gr6e]

I feel like KG appreciates being more in the background

[@rickc2102]

"You just saved us so much mail" really took me back to a simpler time.

[@toc7olwn680]

Right? Who are these people putting the time to handwrite letters, seal them and go to the post office to send them?😂 that's a lot of anger

[@jonstremel7467]

Fun fact: Jack Black is wearing the pizza delivery guy’s shirt from Pick of Destiny

[@ericwilliams1659]

I was just looking that up. I was like how do I know that pizza company

[@rickc2102]

wake n bake pizzeria lol

[@nugsymalone1247]

I could go for a couple za's

[@SpXPtwn]

Lee, is that you?!

[@smashtoad]

Dooooooodes! You're like electric dynamite!

[@TasiaLyn]

Jack is an absolute modern God, and the sweetest part is that you can see how truly he worships his dear one KG.

[@keagzangove6717]

Most wholesome friendship ever

[@waynewilliams5865]

And of course, the elfish and mighty GOD of Metal himself, the one and only RONNIE JAMES DIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@waynewilliams5865]

And of course, the elfish and mighty GOD of Metal himself, the one and only RONNIE JAMES DIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SaR3News]

Watched as a kid, been a man ever since.

[@deucefoAM206]

Am I the only one who thinks this is a hilarious typo?? 🤣

[@dandrechesterfield5411]

@@deucefoAM206 Is it a typo? I think it's just hilarious

[@deucefoAM206]

@@dandrechesterfield5411 I assume they meant fan

[@wulfrache]

@@deucefoAM206 Never. He meant every word foo00l.

[@Puppy_Puppington]

That’s what happens when you “take in the D”. Lmao

[@mmpatriot2170]

These two are a national treasure. I love Tenacious D.

[@SchoolofRockNRoll]

Poor Kage.. even when he gets a question its about Jack loool

[@jimpirri2377]

Thought the same thing

[@lukask2476]

hwo is Kage?

[@ericwilliams1659]

@@lukask2476 kyle gass.

[@ericwilliams1659]

@@lukask2476 Kyle Gas or KG or Kage when they are singing.

[@benzykaram]

@@ericwilliams1659 d

[@PhenomenalTeach11]

Kyle is undercover funny as. I remember him on Jack's movie, Shallow Hal. Crack up dude. He could have been a huge comedy actor too if he wanted to.

[@Mustache_Actual]

He was also the magician in Saving Silverman

[@TardRepellent]

sitting on one leg instead of crossing their legs. these are clearly men of culture.

[@LycanLink]

Aww, I was really hoping the clip would include "Classico." I freaking love that song! 🥰

[@ComicalRealm]

Fun fact: Jack Black was considered for the role of Hal Jordan / Green Lantern in an unproduced screenplay by Robert Smigel. The idea was ultimately scrapped by Warner Brothers for a less comedic screenplay.

[@marinaprofeti2973]

Yeah that worked out well for them.

[@Ty-vj4wg]

I see you everywhere.

[@civil_villain]

Some might say it was a *more* comedic screenplay. ...just not in a good way.

[@brainlock72]

Not quite. It wasn't Hal Jordan, but an entirely new GL that was as spastic as Jim Carrey's Mask. He made G'nort look competent by comparison.

[@waynewilliams5865]

@@brainlock72 Read a comic and get a clue and learn to respect art.

[@wubbalubbadubdub2810]

Love the Kashmir opening

[@CountBookula]

KG on JB's guitar strengths: "...and making the easy songs actually look difficult"

[@ConSepTg]

Like a Zig-zag... Slow burn

[@CurtisDensmore1]

Thanks for the transcript.

[@willf4718]

Weirdly, I actually think he meant that. A lot of D's songs are simple, and it's hard to make that engaging.

[@clawwer4404]

9:31 I die of laughter every time that audience member screams and he says "eeh, what ?" all confused..

[@ickleronny]

Me too. I replayed it a few times.

[@stefanvomscheidt8443]

i had to scroll to find a comment about that. LOL wtf happened.

[@grantez891]

It was the pizza guy 🍕 just delivering some Za’s until he heard that harmonious music from that scene and he needed to express his love for the D

[@-Believeinyourself-]

I’m crying 🤣😂

[@davidsummers6700]

I'm so happy that Conan clips from when I was in 8th grade can be enjoyed in crisp 1080p.

[@jimr9499]

Psh you baby! All the cool kids were in 9th grade that year 😎

[@ThiccolasCage01]

Jack Black is a national Treasure

[@BrandonLongwell]

I can't watch a single scene of Pick of Destiny and not watch the whole thing.

[@TommyLikeTom]

Kyle Gass was not the youngest person to Graduate from Juliard, lol, he didn't even go to Juilard. They just made up that fact and got an applause for it XD

[@CalsFlyingMachines]

lol yep he made it up in 2006 and has occasionally repeated it, even though he's already admitted it was a joke.

[@landocalrissiano7037]

While appearing on Late Night with Conan O'Brien on November 15, 2006,[5] Gass claimed to have been the youngest graduate of the Juilliard School of Music with a degree in classical guitar studies at the age of 13. Juilliard did not have a guitar program in 1973, but began its graduate level guitar program in 1989 under Sharon Isbin, and its undergraduate program in 2007. Earlier, in an article in the Sunday Times on October 29, 2006, Black stated that Gass was the youngest graduate of Juilliard.[6] On May 13, 2008, Gass was a phone-in guest on the Adam Carolla Show. When Adam Carolla asked him "... And did you go to Juilliard?" Kyle replied "I didn't. I-you know, I made that up as a joke," he continued, "and I thought it would be hilarious, and then I've been hearing about it ever since. Apologies to Juilliard." -Copied from Wiki-

[@TommyLikeTom]

@@CalsFlyingMachines Yes, I don't hold it against him at all because any musician can tell instantly that it is a joke, it just seems to be lost on the general public

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

Oh, my God... Do you think maybe that they’re not really the greatest band in the world, either?!

[@CalsFlyingMachines]

@@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney everyone knows the greatest band in the world is buck cherry

[@jennyl.3742]

Kyle's wolf shirt is dope af. I need to step up my printed tee game.

[@keagzangove6717]

Facts

[@motosagela]

Damn, they looked so young back then. All of them.

[@KMGaming756]

You should do a clueless gamer with Jack Black

[@archange1717]

Kyle is a complete badass, he makes Jack do most of the talking.

[@bigoshify]

Kyle is Andy Richter..

[@David_Fellner]

KG is clearly the puppet-master pulling the strings in this act.

[@GulDukat479]

But when he does chime in, it's gold.

[@amrtalaat1322]

i love how conan plays along in the intro lol

[@anotherdrummingenigma2882]

Kyle: *graduates juliard school of classical guitar age 13 Also Kyle: "I am a thousandaire." Yep. Sounds about right.

[@AveSicarius]

To be honest neither really made that much money from TD, they made a living. Jack is pretty rich, but it's almost all from the movies he's starred in.

[@zaynes5094]

@@AveSicarius I don't agree with this, but that's just my thoughts on it.

[@JDeanMurray]

@@AveSicarius how would you have any clue on how much money they made in TD? Oh wait, you read it somewhere.

[@AveSicarius]

@@JDeanMurray You can easily deduce they didn't make that much money by how niche TD has historically been, the fact that they had cult classic, but not exactly super financially successful media spinoffs, and they've never been up there in record sales or seen the production, exposure or As it was Tenacious D only really started to see more widescale marketing years down line around their movie release, which flopped and left them in a position of again playing to a niche musical crowd. Kyle would be far wealthier than he seems if even a portion of JBs wealth came from TD, he clearly doesn't care that much about it (seems like his thing was always the fact that everyone knew jables and kind of looked him over if the TD documentary from the lead up to the film release is anything to go by). Honestly in recent years it almost seems like it's JBs film career that's funding TD and allowing them to do things that otherwise wouldn't turn much of a profit for fun. I love Tenacious D, but they've never had mainstream appeal, and Jack clearly made the his money in the film, not music, industry. You can also see this by the fact that they only really started getting big interviews after JB broke out in Hollywood, meanwhile even moderately successful band's see constant interview opportunities. I don't even understand why you'd take this negatively, it isn't some kind of insult, it's just pointing out some observations.

[@AveSicarius]

@@zaynes5094 I mean Kyle doesn't seem that well off compared to musician's who've been financially successful in the industry, and JB is incredibly wealthy, but that's entirely because he broke out in the movie scene (which also got TD way more attention as well). Tenacious D is a niche musical experience no matter how much we love them, and while they are a bonafide cult classic loved by many, being niche isn't exactly profitable in today's world.

[@alexgould763]

Conans the best for having great guests like this

[@YoRCreator]

It is so weird to see them and instantly know what "cool" looks like.

[@rafaeldelacruz2693]

That genuine laugh from Jack when Conan mentions the conversation he and Steven Seagal would have in their black berries hahaha

[@Ragnarok26]

6:28 Reminded me that this clip is ALMOST TWO DECADES OLD...

[@FatalFord]

It's not the one on Jack's shirt, but I actually helped manage a restaurant called Wake & Bake in Jacksonville, Alabama. Pizza shop with a full espresso bar. Man, that was a good time.

[@plaztik767]

Legendary duo.

[@eynchaglobus2694]

I occasionally recall that mbaby comment. It really caught me by surprise to see how long ago it was aired.

[@Sneakyboson]

lol that borked fist-bump at the start. classic.

[@HealthyandLovingLife]

KG is wearing the same footwear I wear when taking the garbage out in the winter.

[@hanithehimbo3382]

KG has that old wise mongolian man look with that drip 🥵

[@ImpulseGenerator]

Damn that 'Kashmir' instrumental sounds great!

[@ZombieHunterZERO]

kg deserves more attention than that

[@jasonmurdoc9533]

Conan is the only host to ask Kyle real questions and seem interested.

[@PastaImposter]

Ah yes, a conan clip from 1952 uploaded today

[@simplyspice7916]

😂🤣

[@DoughBoy45]

Is this old? 😥

[@PastaImposter]

@@DoughBoy45 yes original airdate was several years ago

[@Vulturefist]

@@PastaImposter Yeah, and how the hell do you read the date? Here in Europe we write dates in the order of year, month and day but as far as I can tell that can’t be the case here since the second number is 15 and last I checked there’s just 12 months and not 15. So, is the first number the year, the month or the day? The second number the year or the day? The third number year, month or day? Help me understand if this clip is from 2011-06-15 or 2006-11-15? And no, I refuse to google this. 😁

[@fadedgabe791]

Sorry they didn't post the one from tomorrow yet

[@HeddyGG]

I’ll always be obsessed with these two

[@Ty-vj4wg]

*That badass entrance.* 😂

[@MacKlaus71]

If Homer Simpson were real, his name were be Kyle Gass.

[@spencer8699]

Kyles that guy you think needs a friend and realize he’s actually a fucking down to earth genuine dude,..that shreds. He’s funny too some of his jokes were going over everyone’s head.

[@MartyD]

Best origin story of all time!

[@newdigitalyoutube6059]

Jack Black said he hopes he's still rockin' like Meat Loaf (RIP) was. Meat Loaf was 59 when this was recorded. Just 8 more years to rock, Jack!

[@metalmindscrollart7417]

Hi Conan Obrien!!!❤🎉😊 I watched Conan Obrien allot back in the day when i was growing up...I'm so glad I can find this and tenacious d jack black on here to see again if I havnt missed this already! Love peace God bless

[@andrewhawking7893]

It sounded like someone in the audience was having a heart attack

[@SpXPtwn]

Took them long enough to upload this full clip 😅

[@eduarDOGames560]

That is the best song to get introduced to!!! Let’s go LED !!!

[@richardottum1]

All great decrees stated in the song city hall by Tenacious D that required the audio engineering and musicianship of both KG and Jack Black

[@RealDafuh]

It is so funny every joke is sarcasm, but in the end he is saying, "we kicked ass after that clip we were showing, i wish we wouldn't kick so much ass." And the world, didn't believe how much ass they kicked in this movie yet.

[@Puppy_Puppington]

These guys are so lovable! Freakin sweet. & Steven Seagal is such a joke lmfao.

[@Bananenbereiniger]

4:50 not only like this guy can sing like a fcking god with such a high range from low to high, he also manages to do a perfectly executed growl without any kind of warm-up (I bet). This guy knows his vocal chors better than I know myself.

[@eily_b]

The entrance alone... 😂 And then Kyle wearing Flip Flops with socks! We need Pick of Destiny 2! I need something to laugh and forget this crazy ass world.

[@BobSiefken]

I now love that I can say I was once arrested at a Tenacious D show.

[@secretjazz93]

what happened??

[@AgentVermont]

@@secretjazz93 you'll never know. We'll never know.

[@AveSicarius]

@@secretjazz93 He stole the mystical saxaboom to summon a demon. But JB karate-kicked him in the face, with a flip, and then Kage broke his guitar on the dudes nuts. Then the PoPo arrived, late as usual.

[@secretjazz93]

@@AveSicarius sounds like the perfect intro scene of Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny 2: Electric Boogaloo

[@neutralbychoice3584]

0:35 dude is doing the hail…

[@ef692]

Kyle probably got a total of 50 words in the entire interview. Poor dude

[@stebopign]

god just stands there in the church but is the most important person in church. same with Kyle Gass. LoLs

[@AveSicarius]

Have you never seen the POD tour behind the scenes where they go on a talkshow (was it Jay Leno, I don't remember) only to find out they just wanted Jack, even though they were promoting their movie. Kage was pissed (this is where the rage kage comes from) for obvious reasons, and Jack, who was also pissed, had to both talk to the TV executives and calm Kage down. Kage has talked about it a few times, and seems to be pretty at peace with it now. JB is the face, even though they are both part of the band, and because if his movie career he has more starpower. It's like that one friend you have who just draws attention while you sit in the shadows.

[@simongustavsson799]

kyle is the man behind the music lets all get kyle a big awsome cheer!

[@BoyAditya]

I remember this episode like it was yesterday 😌 ...

[@lynsaysutcliffe]

Honestly can't get over "hit me baby one more time" dream collaboration

[@alejandroa6923]

Kyle Glass is the bizarro Andy Richter.

[@jaylu7021]

I normally don't like musically stuff, but this movie was kick ass.

[@dylanwestrand9507]

What was wrong with Musically? It was a good app you were probably too uncool to be a part of.

[@calisongbird]

“Musically” stuff? 😂

[@jasperras]

brings back memories man

[@nicholasdierkes5212]

KG rocking that wolf shirt like a boss 🤙🏼

[@grumpyjay37]

Omg I did that washer sprayer thing too including the rear window one. Filled it with piss lol!!! It was an 81' honda civic. Thought we were the inventors of this masterful prank.

[@h-dawg969]

I love Cage’s Tee Shirt game! Always on point!

[@frankmacleod2565]

7:45 Eight more years for Jack Black to be as old as Meatloaf was when this aired.

[@coorhagon7236]

Basketball shorts...check Socks and Flipflops...check Crazy Wolf T-shirt...check Time to go on National Television

[@bobbyhadjitheodosiou3745]

Rewatching this for the hundredth time, realized its at 666K views. The boys would be proud

[@numbergreen2145]

The way he says beby 🤣🤣

[@WHAC420]

these were amazing times. My good old days

[@skilletman16]

The way he says, mah baybay! 😄

[@allisonmarlow184]

JB can't help but be funny!😆 🤣 But KG graduating Julliard at 13 is AMAZING!!

[@laurentdetaille4111]

He didn't actually go to Julliard, it was a joke.. 🙂

[@calebclunie4001]

@@laurentdetaille4111 You're correct. When you're that good, Julliard should come to you.

[@humor86]

Damnit! Now I have to search Classico so I can see that scene!

[@hickoryhippie]

That into is legendary.

[@claycollins9852]

The GREATEST BAND OF ALL TIME.

[@darkstreamfish2729]

That yellow wolf shirt is dope.

[@DarkSalarian]

It's a shame that Pick of Destiny hasn't come to Blu-ray yet.

[@Puppy_Puppington]

I’m just there’s a pretty high definition torrent out there.

[@fransschreuders8488]

I thought the KZbin Ad was the clip.

[@lieutenantkoerschgen5714]

Well, Sammy is pretty skinny nowadays. That lipo paid off big time.

[@YinYang528]

It's so weird him talking about getting a baby, and now in 2021, they have a youtube channel together... Time flies.

[@iudexe3103]

Wait what? He got lipo???

[@brainlock72]

IS that the kid seen in some of his videos that wants NOTHING to do with his father's antics?

[@Kuroperrock]

@@brainlock72 that kid is the one who records and edits everything. I think JB just works as the actor for his Kid's projects.

[@brainlock72]

@@Kuroperrock My rule of thumb: The Famous person is famous. Their family is not. *Unless it's a family act, like the Osmonds, Jack5ons, or Cartrashians. Even then, I leave the non-famous family members to their privacy. . So I don't elevate Jack's family if they prefer to stay behind the scenes. Leave them their privacy. . It's a good rule to follow when you know/meet/deal with famous people, esp their kids. If they are present, I don't ignore them, just be polite, but don't harass them as if they know everything going on. . Also, if you randomly run into them, just wave and nod, do NOT draw attention to them when they are not "on the clock". IF they are at a staged event/con/etc, then their booth/table/etc is where you can fangirl. IF you see them anywhere else at the event/con/etc, leave them to their downtime/privacy. . Trust me, that idea works. I've dealt with local "famous" (hauled him across several states to and shared a hotel room at a con, one year. After saving his overgrown son's only clothing the previous year when they left early. Sasquatch still owes me dinner for that!). Also, a couple global level "famous" people. They appreciate you treating them like normal people more than fangirling out.

[@irishsamurai9008]

I tried mushrooms because of this movie. Let me rephrase. I was always going to try them, I just wanted to be a baby Sasquatch . Imagine eating enough to be full. Like you were hungry, and ate enough shrooms to feel full. That!! Is how you find the Stwaberry River ROTFL!!!!!!

[@Rexik]

jesus brrooooo. glad youre back with us :D

[@zorskizor152]

kyle going what? to the scream was hilarious

[@Skipjack7814]

Fun fact: Steven Seagal is a 7th degree master of Kukido. Kukido is an obscure, almost lost Okinawan Martial Art that enables you to fight an opponent, while discreetly checking his pockets for cookie dough. KUKIDO! Ha ha, yippeeeeeeee!!!

[@baygoi4267]

OKAY SOMEBODY PLS ANSWER THIS, what will Jordan Schlansky do after final episode of team coco 🥺🥺🥺

[@tiredhands1]

Various tasks my friend, various tasks.

[@ilakresfengsel]

@@tiredhands1 Haha, spot on. He'll survive

[@Npouliot]

@@tiredhands1 first thing i thought. He will have various tasks for sure.

[@baygoi4267]

@@tiredhands1 hope he shows up once in a while.... See those lovely eyes 😶 with absolute charm of existence

[@lonelyone]

Retire to Italy?

[@oinkie-official]

4:50 The birth of Bowser

[@AshPragasam]

Hollywood Jack: jack, jack, jack baby... Conan: Kyle let me ask you a question Rage cage: ? Conan: What would say are Jack's greatest strengths as a rock guitarist?

[@constantinebogios4652]

KG rockin' sandals and socks - nothing's better

[@TragedysHalo]

'Classico' makes so much more sense now..

[@maxvassilev2691]

why nobody talkin about the hitler salute in 0:35 HAHAHAHHAHA

[@mitchellhook8120]

We just not gonna mention that guy screaming at 9:31 ?

[@richardottum1]

Tenacious D has the rock sauce to put ideas into action for good of the land; promised or not

[@yankeejim5686]

4:45 I picture JB and the inbetweeners 😂 *BUS WANKRS*

[@civil_villain]

"AaahhhhAAAAAAAAA!!!!!" 🤯 "Sorry..."

[@Nigelrathbone1]

Greatest rock parody duo ever

[@ilovebrandnewcarpets]

Ah 2006, a simpler time. When people still thought Steven Segal could fight,.

[@flipburly]

Jack never lost weight and he's proud of that lol