Saturday Morning LIVE with The Aquabats

TV’s punk rock superheroes The Aquabats formed in 1994 in Orange County as a way to have some harmless fun in a music scene that took itself too seriously. Their Paul Frank designed “power belts,” trademark blue rash guards, black eye masks, “anti-negativity” helmets and onstage antics quickly caught on, earning the group a fiercely loyal following that spans generations. Their line-up and music is continuously evolving, including Blink 182’s Travis Barker as former drummer "Baron Von Tito." The band launched a Kickstarter campaign featuring Jack Black, Weird Al Yankovic, Imagine Dragons and others in a new video entitled “I Am The Aquabats!” The Kickstarter campaign runs for one month through September 1 at 8pm PST, featuring a new episodic adventure as The MC Bat Commander leads fans on a quest to re-assemble The Aquabats while fending off some of their oldest foes – all while releasing new rewards and special surprises! The Aquabats’ comrade, Jack Black, explains: "Ever since I met the MC Bat Commander on the set of Yo Gabba Gabba, I knew we were destined to become allies. Today, I'm excited to officially join forces with The Aquabats and our Righteous Comrades around the world. Together, we can save rock and roll for the kids… and us all. This is an extremely important mission, and I hope you’ll join us.” Current Aquabats are Christian Jacobs, “The MC Bat Commander” (lead singer), Chad Larson, “Crash McLarson” (bass, vocals), Ian Fowles, “EagleBones FalconHawk” (guitar), Richard Falomir, “Ricky Fitness” (drums), and James Briggs, “Jimmy the Robot” (keyboards, woodwinds, vocals). Bring the family to the Art Theater of Long Beach for a screening of several episodes of The Aquabats! Super Show! with the stars of the show themselves - The Aquabats! Afterwards, The Aquabats will answer questions, pose for pictures and sign autographs! Rad! All proceeds from ticket sales will go toward The Aquabats! Super Kickstarter! - which will ensure that The Aquabats keep making new music and TV for years to come! Tickets are a suggested $15 for adults and $5 for kids - but regardless of what you pay, each member of your party must have a ticket to attend the event.