

But instead of calling himself a bandleader, he refers to him as the band's vocalist and "guiding spirit. Kenny said that meeting the musicians made him and the gang create the Hi-Seas. "SpongeBob SquarePants" famously released the 2006 album "Best Day Ever." It featured Andy Paley and Brian Wilson alongside world-class musicians. However, he chose to work as a comedian before landing roles on Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon's shows.
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The crooner also explained how weird it is to grow up on the hit animated series and then move on with a rock band.Īlthough Kenny is best known as an actor and comedian, he previously played in several bands on and off.

"Because they didn't come to see the band, they just happened in there and then they do the math and their brains explode." But my friend just looked up and said, I think that's the SpongeBob guy,'" he said. " come up and they'll go, 'I've got to ask you. In a new interview with People, the lead vocalist said that people often refer to him as "the SpongeBob guy." Kenny said he loves it when it happens.

Among his works, his contribution to several animated series helped him rise to fame, especially "SpongeBob SquarePants."Īmong the characters he also voiced include Ice King in "Adventure Time," Heffer Wolf in "Rocko's Modern Life," the narrator in "The Powerpuff Girls," and Hank and Jeremy in "Talking Tom and Friends."ĭespite having a long list of work, Kenny credited his SpongeBob career as the role that led him to launch his 12-piece "rock-n-soul" band: Tom Kenny & the Hi-Seas. Since 1981, Kenny has been establishing his empire in the TV industry. Tom Kenny reflected on being part of a rock band after becoming the voice behind Nickelodeon's "SpongeBob SquarePants" titular character.
