About
The Aquabats are an American rock band formed in Orange
County, California in 1994. The Aquabats' are comprised of
singer and fearless leader The M.C. Bat Commander, Bass
player and big man Crash McLarson, keyboardist and robot
Jimmy the Robot, drummer and fitness guru Ricky Fitness
and guitarist and spiritualist Eagle "Bones" Falconhawk.
Easily identified by their silver helmets, black Zorro masks
and matching blue costumes, The Aquabats claim to be
crime-fighting superheroes and ‘seriously...the best band
in the world.’ This theme serves as subject for much of
the band's music and as part of their theatrical stage shows,
which typically feature various stunts and fight scenes with
costumed villains and monsters. Musically, The Aquabats
have been able to navigate many styles but seem to be
particular to the “rock n’ roll” style. They even dance while
they play music. Incredible? You be the judge.
The Aquabats have released five studio albums, two
extended plays and one compilation album, among other
recordings. As of March 2012, The Aquabats! Super
Show!, a live-action musical action-comedy television
series starring the band, began airing on American cable
channel The Hub and can be binge watched on Netflix. It’s
been nominated for the Daytime Emmy’s six times and even
though it has yet to win an Emmy, it may actually be ‘the
best show on television.’
