My Dad the Rock Star
My Dad the Rock Star is a Canadian animated television series created by KISS bassist Gene Simmons, and produced by Canadian company Nelvana for the Canadian based channel Teletoon.
The show focuses on Willy Zilla, an ordinary timid teen boy just trying to be a normal person despite being the son of a flamboyant, rich, lively celebrity rock star named Rock Zilla.
Production
Gene Simmons wanted to create a cartoon series with a loud rock star for his kids. The idea of the cartoon started off when Gene's son, Nick in his kindergarten days, brought in a picture of Gene drooling blood and spitting fire for a project of what his parents do, which may have influenced the character of Willy Zilla.
Before becoming a series, it became a book called "My Dad the Rock Star: Rebel without a Nose Ring" in 2001. Because Gene loved Nelvana shows, he called them for a cartoon idea. It was originally supposed to be about the band KISS itself but it was later changed to a family of rock-star parents which were based on Gene's family. Rock Zilla is actually a fictionalized version of Gene Simmons himself counting his signature "long-tongue". Willy is based on Gene's son, Nick and Serenity was based on Gene's daughter, Sophie. Crystal was also based on Gene's wife, Shannon Tweed, who being Canadian, helped Gene to get Nelvana to make the show. Gene served as the executive producer and creator while the rest of the production was done in Canada.
Podcasts:
Rockzilla
ALBUMS
- Teletoon presents Toon Trax 2 released: 2007
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by Dave Navarro
Rexall
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Roll over say goodnight
A morning dog howl in the street
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Napkin in the drain
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Sleeping pills don't make me
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There is love between your thighs
Roll over say goodnight
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Never want another wife