Animal is a Muppet character from the sketch comedy television series The Muppet Show, and the wild and frenzied drummer of the fictional band Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem. The character was performed originally by Frank Oz and currently by Eric Jacobson.

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Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, or simply The Electric Mayhem, are an American Muppet rock group that debuted in 1975 on the pilot for the sketch comedy television series The Muppet Show. They are the house band for The Muppet Show, with personalities and appearances inspired by prominent real-life rock music and jazz performers.

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Animal is the wild drummer on The Muppet Show, performing with Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem. A crazed percussionist with three styles of music — loud, louder, and deafening — Animal speaks in a guttural shout, often repeating a few simple phrases, such as "BEAT DRUMS!

Drum-offs and drum battles between Animal and other drummers. Honorable mention: Animal competes back and forth on drum with Yarnell tap-dancing in episode 403 of The Muppet Show. While not a drum-off, Animal competed in a staring contest with drummer Dan Konopka backstage at the 2010 Webby Awards. (YouTube)

Animal is a wild and frenzied monster Muppet who loves to play the drums. He serves as the drummer for the Muppets' resident rock and roll band Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem. A crazed percussionist, Animal has three styles of music ― loud, louder, and deafening.

Ronnie Verrell was the talented jazz drummer behind the iconic Muppet character, Animal, who is known for his wild and energetic drumming style. Verrell was a member of Jack Parnell’s house orchestra for all five seasons of The Muppet Show, and he performed the actual drumming for Animal, as well as other drum work throughout the show.

May 10, 2023 · Since 1975, Animal has been one of the most prominent drummers in music. The wild-eyed, pink-and-orange Muppet established himself as a force of nature on The Muppet Show, where he was the most famous member of “Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem” (even more famous than Dr. Teeth himself, in fact).

A drum skin (or drumhead) is the membrane stretched over the end of a drum that is struck so it vibrates and the sound resonates through the drum. Many rock bands decorate the skin of the bass drums in their drum kits with the band's logo or other graphics. Animal has used a …