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With the return of the classic kid’s show, here’s a short list of Yo Gabba Gabba bands that rocked a little harder than the rest.

Yo Gabba Gabba! debuted in August of 2007. The children’s musical TV series followed DJ Lance Rock and his five costumed toy friends come to life. The show lasted for four seasons, spread out over eight years, wrapping in November of 2015.

Of course, fans since then have been able to revel in the show’s original run on YouTube. We’ll get into some of those classic clips below. But first, a bit of news on the recent return of Yo Gabba Gabba!, spiffed up for Gen Alpha.

Yo Gabba Gabba Bands: Back For 2024

Top-notch music blog Stereogum recently shared this report on the debut of Yo Gabba Gabbaland!, a new series inspired by the original Yo Gabba Gabba! Think along the lines of how Aqua Teen Hunger Force spun off of itself a few times over the years.

Yo Gabba Gabbaland! stars Dance Moms star Kamryn Smith as new host Kammy Kam, alongside all the monsters from the original series. The 10-episode series just debuted on Apple TV+, and you can expect a new slate of musical guests.

Yo Gabba Gabba Bands: Back in the Day

While we wait to see what big names pop up on Yo Gabba Gabbaland!, let’s look back at some of the standout musical moments on Yo Gabba Gabba! I’ll be honest, even though my kiddos were the right age at the time, they never got into the show.

Maybe this list will spur their interest. And if you were a regular viewer, maybe it will take you back. I’ve pulled out five Super Music Friends Show segments that feature Yo Gabba Gabba bands that rock, three of which you hear on the regular on ROCK 92.9.

  • Jimmy Eat World

    The Mesa, AZ emo titans (just don’t call them emo) make a cameo in Season 2. The episode is Animals, and their song is called “Beautiful Day.” No, it’s not a U2 cover.

  • The Killers

    Who better to show kids the dazzling stars of the cosmos than the glitzy, glamourous Killers? Their “Spaceship Adventure” comes from the Adventure episode in Season 3.

  • Taking Back Sunday

    Here’s a band that’s OK with being called emo. Taking Back Sunday also make an appearance in Yo Gabba Gabba! Season 2, singing about how “We All Love Our Pets.”

  • Weezer

    How the hell did it take Weezer three whole seasons to make it onto Yo Gabba Gabba!? They should have been playing “All My Friends Are Insects” on Episode 1 of Season 1!

  • Rocket from the Crypt

    San Diego legends Rocket from the Crypt brought things full circle in it’s final season. Their punk energy mirrored the Ramones, who’s “Gabba Gabba Hey” inspired the show’s name. And the Swami? That’s RFTC lead singer John Reis! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03WJCe6jQE8&pp=ygUkeW8gZ2FiYmEgZ2FiYmEgcm9ja2V0IGZyb20gdGhlIGNyeXB0