The Aquabats were a small pop-punk band with ska influences who started back in the mid-90's. Their shows were one part music and one part stage show where they fought monsters and villains in a rather comedic fashion. It brought comparisons to the old Adam West Batman series for good reason namely it was silly, campy fun with some solid music.
For years they toured and even shot a pilot for a TV series with the help of Bobcat Goldthwait playing up their superhero personas as well as featuring their music. To this date only the opening exists out there for the public to see and the pilot itself didn't attract any attention.
Fast forward to 2012 and they finally have their TV show. Members came and went but M.C. Bat Commander and Crash McLarson are still there. They're joined by Jimmy the Robot, Ricky Fitness and Eagle "Bones" Falconhawk. Each of them, with the exception of Bat Commander, have some kind of super power. For example Ricky Fitness is in great shape and can perform feats of strength and speed for a short period of time, Jimmy the Robot is a literal robot and Eagle Falconhawk can summon the spirit of a bird and fly using mystical wings. They use these powers to help them defeat the villain of the week or for comedic purposes.
This is all done very tongue in cheek but played straight like the old Batman series was. It's not a great show and some people might not get it, but if you have a sense of the absurd and don't take things too seriously you should enjoy it.
For years they toured and even shot a pilot for a TV series with the help of Bobcat Goldthwait playing up their superhero personas as well as featuring their music. To this date only the opening exists out there for the public to see and the pilot itself didn't attract any attention.
Fast forward to 2012 and they finally have their TV show. Members came and went but M.C. Bat Commander and Crash McLarson are still there. They're joined by Jimmy the Robot, Ricky Fitness and Eagle "Bones" Falconhawk. Each of them, with the exception of Bat Commander, have some kind of super power. For example Ricky Fitness is in great shape and can perform feats of strength and speed for a short period of time, Jimmy the Robot is a literal robot and Eagle Falconhawk can summon the spirit of a bird and fly using mystical wings. They use these powers to help them defeat the villain of the week or for comedic purposes.
This is all done very tongue in cheek but played straight like the old Batman series was. It's not a great show and some people might not get it, but if you have a sense of the absurd and don't take things too seriously you should enjoy it.