<p>Yo Gabba Gabba! is a television show for children created by Christian Jacobs (of the ska-punk band the Aquabats) and Scott Schultz, two dads who wanted a fun creative alternative to typical kids' shows. The
... <p>Yo Gabba Gabba! is a television show for children created by Christian Jacobs (of the ska-punk band the Aquabats) and Scott Schultz, two dads who wanted a fun creative alternative to typical kids' shows. The original Yo Gabba Gabba! follows DJ Lance Rock (played by Lance Robertson), a man with a magic boom box, and his pals, a handful of friendly robots and monsters -- Muno, Plex, Toodee, Brobee, and Foofa. Music is central to the show, and Yo Gabba Gabba!'s regular characters sing and play various instruments. In 2024, a new iteration -- Yo Gabba GabbaLand! -- was introduced with a new host (Kammy Kam) and more musical guests.</p>
<p>Regular guests on the show include Biz Markie, who beatboxes "Biz's Beat of the Day," and Devo founder Mark Mothersbaugh, who brings drawings to life in "Mark's Magic Pictures." Yo Gabba Gabba! has also attracted a wide range of musical guests who perform original songs on the show, including the Roots, Of Montreal, the Flaming Lips, Jimmy Eat World, Rocket from the Crypt, Money Mark, the Killers, Jack Black, Weezer, and Paul Williams. Premiering in 2007, Yo Gabba Gabba! has become a popular success in the United States, Great Britain, and Australia, developing a following with youngsters, their parents, and a growing number of music fans attracted by the show's noted guests. In addition to the usual toys, videos, and live shows, the series has spawned a handful of albums featuring songs from the show; several volumes in the Music Is...Awesome! series have been released in the United States, while Party in My Tummy, Hello Friends!, and Super Music Friends were issued in Australia.</p>
<p>In 2024, Schultz and Jacobs relaunched the show as Yo Gabba GabbaLand!, featuring the same beloved characters alongside new host Kammy Kam (Kamryn Smith) and musical guests such as Anderson .Paak, Betty Who, Thundercat, Portugal. The Man, Kurt Vile, and more.</p>
<p>Mark Deming<br />AllMusic.com</p>
