Toad the Wet Sprocket

Toad the Wet Sprocket is an American alternative rock band from California. They formed in 1986, while they were in high school. Their name comes from a monologue (one person doing all the talking) performed by Eric Idle, called "Rock Notes" on the 1980 album, Monty Python's Contractual Obligation Album.

Toad the Wet Sprocket
Background information
Origin	Santa Barbara, California, USA
Genres	Alternative rock
Years active	1986-1998, 2002 2006-present
Labels	Columbia Records
Members	Glen Phillips Todd Nichols Dean Dinning Randy Guss
Website	ToadTheWetSprocket.com