Did you know about these 5 cartoon bands? I didn't!

Origin Audio
3 min readFeb 5, 2023

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In this post we check out some iconic fictional cartoon bands and the musicians behind their music. These bands have left a lasting impact on audiences, and one can’t help but wonder what life would be like if they had really existed. The composers who created the music for these bands have crafted catchy and memorable tunes that have become synonymous with the shows. We hope you enjoy these classics as much as we do.

  • The Beets from the animated series “Doug”: The Beets are a fictional band in the animated series “Doug.” They were Doug’s favorite band and were known for their hit song “Killer Tofu.” The band was known for their punk rock style and their songs often dealt with teenage angst. The music in the show was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh.
Cartoon Band of the series “Doug”
  • The Electric Mayhem from the “The Muppet Show”: The Electric Mayhem is a fictional band in “The Muppet Show.” The band consists of Dr. Teeth on vocals and keyboards, Animal on drums, Floyd Pepper on bass guitar, Janice on guitar and Zoot on saxophone. The band was known for their wild and energetic performances. The music in the show was composed by various musicians, including Sam Pottle, Joe Raposo and Jim Henson.
The Muppet Band
  • Dandy in Space Dandy: Dandy is a fictional musician and the main protagonist in the anime “Space Dandy.” He is an alien hunter who travels through space with his robot companions, QT and Meow. He is known for his flamboyant personality and love of music, often singing and dancing in his spaceship. The music in the show was composed by Yasuharu Takanashi.
  • The Simpsons: The Simpsons is an animated television series, in which we have the fictional band “The Be Sharps” and “The B Sharps” which were formed by Homer, Apu, Barney and Gil and in one episode, they won a Grammy award for their hit song “Baby on Board.” The music in the show was composed by Alf Clausen.
The Simpsons Band called “The Be Sharps”
  • Futurama: Futurama is an animated television series, in which we have “The Robot Devil’s Band” which is led by the character “Robot Devil” and they play in a cabaret style. The music in the show was composed by Christopher Tyng.
The Futurama band

There you go! Some of the most iconic cartoon bands out there. Which one were you jamming out to when you were a kid? What are some other favorites not on this list?

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