On Monday, October 27th, Tenacious D released a cover of “Time Warp” from Rocky Horror Picture Show to support Rock the Vote.
The cover was accompanied by a music video that features Jack Black and other members of Tenacious D in some unmistakably Rocky Horror costumes, including blonde wigs, and many sparkling clothes. Many special guests appeared in the video, assisting the band with dancing and singing.
Senator Elizabeth Warren, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sarah Silverman, John Waters, Reggie Watts, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ezra Miller, Phoebe Bridgers, Eric Andre, King Princess, Michael Pena, Susan Sarandon, Karen O, Ilana Glazer, John Heilemann, George Takei, and Peaches were all featured in the music video.
A special, limited-edition of the single on vinyl is available for preorder on Tenacious D’s website. All proceeds from the sales of the vinyl will be donated to Rock the Vote.
Preorder the limited-edition single on vinyl here.
Before COVID-19, Jack Black and Kyle Cass were planning to tour this fall, specifically in the swing states, to encourage voter turnout for November 3rd’s presidential election. This Halloween classic cover of “Time Warp” comes in place of the tour which was to be called “The Purple Nurple Tour – Twisting Hard to the LEFT.”
Tenacious D has been performing actively throughout quarantine. In a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! the band performed a melody of “Save the World” and “Post-Apocalypto Theme.”