The Bloodhound Gang are an American comedy alternative rock/punk band from Pennsylvania, USA. Their current lineup consists of Jimmy Pop on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Daniel P. Carter on lead guitar, Jared Hasselhoff (formerly Daddy Long Legs) on bass guitar, DJ Q-Ball on turntables, keyboards and synthesizer and The Yin on drums and percussion.

Formed by Jimmy Pop and Daddy Long Legs in 1992 and originally called Bang Chamber 8, the group released their first self-titled demo tape later that year. After deciding to change their name to pay homage to the popular 1980s kid’s TV show The Bloodhound Gang, they then released a second tape called Just Another Demo. This led to them securing a regular slot at the famous CBGBs in Manhatten, New York City, where they recorded their third demo tape The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to Hitler’s Handicapped Helpers. Following its release, the group were signed to Cheese Factory Records in April 1994, and released their first EP Dingleberry Haze in November that year.

In March 1995 the group signed with Columbia Records and released their debut full-length album Use Your Fingers in July, which included the songs Mama Say, Kids in America (a cover of the Kim Wilde hit) and K.I.D.S. Incorporated (a cover of the TV theme tune). This was swiftly followed by 1996’s One Fierce Beer Coaster, which charted at number 57 on the Billboard 200 and included the hit Fire Water Burn.

However, it was 1999’s Hooray for Boobies that propelled the group to international fame. The lead single The Bad Touch reached the Top 5 in the UK and was a huge hit around the world, while Pacman, Discover channel, Vagina, Along Comes Mary, Mope and The Inevitable Return of the Great White Dope all performed well. This success continued with 2005’s Hefty Fine, which reached number 25 on the Billboard 200 and produced the hit singles Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo, Ralph Wiggum and No Hard Feelings.

Bloodhound Gang’s next album, Getting Laid on a School Bus, is set for an early 2011 release.