Here Are 10 Kids’ Cartoon Theme Songs Written & Performed by Rock Stars

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Cartoon theme songs written and performed by rock stars are a staple of childhood, with many famous artists contributing to beloved animated series. From Aerosmith's Joe Perry singing over the opening credits for Fox Kids' Spider-Man: The Animated Series to Little Richard's energetic take on The Magic School Bus, these iconic tracks have become synonymous with kids' entertainment.

Mark Mothersbaugh, co-founder of Devo, has written and performed several theme songs for cartoons, including those for Rugrats and Rocket Power. Danny Elfman, known for his work on The Simpsons and numerous Tim Burton collaborations, penned the music for Batman: The Animated Series. Iggy Pop's punk sensibilities made him a perfect fit for the French animated series Space Goofs.

Weezer's Rivers Cuomo wrote the theme song "Backflip" for Netflix Jr.'s adaptation of Dr. Seuss' Green Eggs and Ham. Meanwhile, Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump lent his talents to Disney Channel shows Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends and Hot Wheels Let's Race.

Other notable contributors include Weezer's Rivers Cuomo, who also penned the theme song for Netflix Jr.'s adaptation of Dr. Seuss' Green Eggs and Ham, and Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump, who performed the themes for Disney Channel shows Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends and Hot Wheels Let's Race.

These talented musicians have brought their unique energy to children's entertainment, creating songs that are both catchy and memorable. Whether it's old-school rockers like Devo or newer acts like Fall Out Boy, these collaborations showcase the power of music to bring people together and create lasting memories for kids around the world.

 

[Sil]

I don’t usually comment but I think it’s so cool how these rock stars got involved in creating theme songs for cartoons . Like Mark Mothersbaugh from Devo - I always loved his quirky sound, and seeing him on Rugrats is like finding a treasure . And Weezer's Rivers Cuomo is pretty genius for adapting Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham into a theme song that's actually kinda catchy . It’s awesome to see these talented musicians bringing their unique vibe to kids' entertainment, making it way more fun and memorable .

 

[Brain-]

I'm loving how nostalgic this article is! Who can forget rocking out to "Spider-Man: The Animated Series" or singing along to "Green Eggs and Ham"? It's amazing to think about all these iconic rock stars contributing their talents to cartoons we grew up with. Devo, Aerosmith, Little Richard... the list goes on . What I love most is how this brings back memories of my childhood - watching cartoons with friends and family while belting out those catchy tunes . It just proves that music can be a universal language that unites people of all ages!

 

[Misty Mink]

I love how retro-cool some of these theme songs sound ! Like, who wouldn't want to sing along to Joe Perry's Spider-Man theme or Little Richard's Magic School Bus tunes? It's crazy to think about how many iconic artists have contributed to cartoons over the years. Mark Mothersbaugh is a genius (I've heard great things about Devo btw!) and Iggy Pop's punk vibes for Space Goofs are total perfection! But what I really want to know is, did they all get royalties from these theme songs? I mean, it'd be awesome if the kids who grew up with these tunes could enjoy a small share of the profits now that they're grown up. That would be a sweet way to reward their childhood love for music

 

[Grotesque Gerbil]

omg i'm literally taking a trip down memory lane thinking about all these classic cartoons and theme songs!! ‍ from Mark Mothersbaugh's Rugrats vibes to Danny Elfman's Batman awesomeness, these collaborations are pure magic what i love is how they use their unique energy to create catchy & memorable tunes that bring joy to kids (and let's be real, adults too )!!

 

[Open Orangutan]

I'm just so thrilled we're still stuck in a world where cartoon theme songs are a thing . I mean, who doesn't love singing along to "I know you are, but what am I?" every time Spider-Man swings into action? And let's not forget the genius of Mark Mothersbaugh, because nothing says "cool" like Devo's synth-heavy soundtrack for Rugrats .

But seriously, it's awesome that rock stars are still bringing their A-game to kids' entertainment. Who wouldn't want to listen to Weezer and Fall Out Boy jamming out in the background while they're learning about math or science? It's like a dream come true... said no one who has actually tried to do homework with music blaring in the background .

Anyway, I guess what I'm saying is that these theme songs might be cheesy, but they're also kinda iconic. And hey, if Rivers Cuomo and Patrick Stump are cool enough for Netflix Jr. and Disney Channel, then I'm good too . Bring on the nostalgic goodness!

 

[Mystical H]

I mean, have you ever really listened to the theme songs from cartoons as a kid? They're actually super catchy! I think it's cool that all these rockstars got involved in making them. It's like, they took something meant for little kids and made it their own, you know?

 

[Manic Dinosaur Coun]

I don’t usually comment but I think it’s so cool how these legendary rock stars are involved in creating theme songs for cartoons ! Like, can you imagine growing up watching Spider-Man or Rugrats and actually hearing Joe Perry's iconic guitar riffs? It’s like the music is a part of the show itself . I mean, Devo and Iggy Pop bring this whole new level of edginess to cartoons that you wouldn’t normally associate with kids’ entertainment . And it’s awesome how Weezer and Fall Out Boy are keeping the spirit alive with their own theme songs . It just goes to show that music can be a really powerful tool for bringing people together and creating something magical