Sax-a-boom
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The Sax-a-boom is an electronic musical toy saxophone from Shoot the Moon II, a subsidiary of DSI Toys[1] (now bankrupt)[2], made famous by the band Tenacious D. Jack Black often uses the novelty toy during performances. [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]
Each of its keys plays a clip of music that sounds almost like a saxophone.[11]
The Kawasaki branding is purely for aesthetics; the label issued with the Sax-a-boom says Kawasaki has no role in the manufacture of the toy.[12]
Tenacious D have been using the Sax-a-boom in their latest tour.
[edit] References
- ^ Edgar Online. "'DSI TOYS INC Securities Registration Statement (S-1/A) BUSINESS", Edgar Online, 1997-05-02. Retrieved on December 28, 2006.
- ^ Houston Business Journal. "Fun ends as DSI Toys liquidates assets", Edgar Online, 2003-09-31. Retrieved on December 28, 2006.
- ^ Tenacious D Live at The Web Theater on 2001-10-21 (October 21, 2001). Retrieved on December 21, 2006.
- ^ Tenacious D Live at The Ritz on 2001-10-15 (October 15, 2001). Retrieved on December 21, 2006.
- ^ Tenacious D Live at Avalon on 2001-07-27 (July 27, 2001). Retrieved on December 21, 2006.
- ^ Tenacious D Live at Roseland Ballroom on 2002-01-22 (January 22, 2002). Retrieved on December 21, 2006.
- ^ Tenacious D Live at Roseland Theater on 2000-07-22 (July 22, 2000). Retrieved on December 21, 2006.
- ^ Tenacious D Live at Riviera Theatre on 2001-10-05 (October 5, 2001). Retrieved on December 21, 2006.
- ^ Tenacious D Live at The Kool Haus on 2002-01-24 (January 24, 2002). Retrieved on December 21, 2006.
- ^ Gendron, Bob. "Tenacious D's ode to outlandishness", Chicago Tribune, 2006-11-26. Retrieved on January 25, 2007.
- ^ Wenig, Gaby. "Shul of Rock", JewishJournal.com, 2004-03-12. Retrieved on January 25, 2007.
- ^ Houston Business Journal. "'The Week in Business'", Houston Business Journal, 1998-06-26. Retrieved on December 28, 2006.
[edit] External Links
Descriptions of toys bearing the Kawasaki trademark, including the Sax-a-boom
A description of a concert featuring the Sax-a-boom
| Tenacious D |
| Jack Black • Kyle Gass Lee |
| Other musicians: Warren Fitzgerald • David Grohl • John Konesky • Liam Lynch • Page McConnell • Steve McDonald • John Spiker • Meat Loaf • Ronnie James Dio |
| Management and producers: John King • Michael Simpson • Dust Brothers |
| Discography |
| Albums/EP: Tenacious D (2001) • D Fun Pak EP (2002) The Pick of Destiny (2006) |
| Singles: "Tribute" • "Wonderboy" • "POD" |
| Music videos: "Tribute" • "Wonderboy" • "Fuck Her Gently" • "POD" • "Classico" |
| TV/DVD/Film |
| Tenacious D (1997 – 2000) • Tenacious D - The Complete Masterworks DVD (2003) • Tenacious D in: The Pick of Destiny (2006) |
| Related articles |
| Trainwreck • Tenacious D 2006-2007 Tour • Sax-a-boom |
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