where did the name tenacious d come from
Tenacious D At their first concert, at Al's Bar (now an apartment complex),[16] the band performed the live debut of "Tribute", their only song at the time, and the duo also gave the audience the chance to vote for their name.[8][9] Black and Gass gave them the choice between "Pets or Meat", "Balboa's Biblical Theatre" and "The Axe Lords Featuring Gorgazon's Mischief" (Gass' personal favorite).[8] "Tenacious D"—a basketball term used by commentators to describe robust defensive positioning in basketball —did not get the majority of votes, however, but according to Black "we forced it through".[8][17] The venue had become a hotbed for upcoming bands due to the success of Nirvana and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, so much so that in attendance was David Cross who later cast Jack Black in his sketch comedy television series, Mr. Show.[1][18]