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The band of aliens entertaining Jabba the Hutt in [http://us.imdb.com/Title?0086190 Return of the Jedi]. Originally '''Evar Orbus and His Galactic Jizz-Wailers''' led by Evar Orbus, Max Rebo took over after Evar Orbus died under a cloud of suspicion. Losing their gig and low on funds, they auditioned for crimelord Jabba the Hutt and got a lifetime contract. [[Barquin D'an]], brother of [[Figrin D'an]], joined up with the band and helped beef up their sound with additional members until it became '''The Rebo Twelve'''. Barquin later left, disgusted with Jabba's cruelty. After Jabba's death and the collapse of his criminal empire, the band eventually broke up and went their separate ways. | The band of aliens entertaining Jabba the Hutt in [http://us.imdb.com/Title?0086190 Return of the Jedi]. Originally '''Evar Orbus and His Galactic Jizz-Wailers''' led by Evar Orbus, Max Rebo took over after Evar Orbus died under a cloud of suspicion. Losing their gig and low on funds, they auditioned for crimelord Jabba the Hutt and got a lifetime contract. [[Barquin D'an]], brother of [[Figrin D'an]], joined up with the band and helped beef up their sound with additional members until it became '''The Rebo Twelve'''. Barquin later left, disgusted with Jabba's cruelty. After Jabba's death and the collapse of his criminal empire, the band eventually broke up and went their separate ways. | ||
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| − | In reality, the band was | + | In reality, the band was originally a trio. When George Lucas rereleased his "Special Editions" of the Star Wars trilogy, he digitally inserted extra effects and aliens, including the above additional musicians. They have a CD! Well, a [http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Max-Rebo-Band/dp/B000003GBM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1304798423&sr=1-1 CD single]. |
| + | ==External links== | ||
| + | *[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Max_Rebo_Band/Legends The band's Wookieepedia entry] | ||
[[Category:1983]] | [[Category:1983]] | ||
[[Category:Star Wars]] | [[Category:Star Wars]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Fictional extraterrestrials]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:35, 2 June 2018
The band of aliens entertaining Jabba the Hutt in Return of the Jedi. Originally Evar Orbus and His Galactic Jizz-Wailers led by Evar Orbus, Max Rebo took over after Evar Orbus died under a cloud of suspicion. Losing their gig and low on funds, they auditioned for crimelord Jabba the Hutt and got a lifetime contract. Barquin D'an, brother of Figrin D'an, joined up with the band and helped beef up their sound with additional members until it became The Rebo Twelve. Barquin later left, disgusted with Jabba's cruelty. After Jabba's death and the collapse of his criminal empire, the band eventually broke up and went their separate ways.
Lineup:
| NAME | RACE | PLANET | INSTRUMENT |
| Sy Snootles | Pa'Lowick | Lowick | female vocalist |
| Droopy McCool (Snit) | Kitonak | Kirdo III | Chidinkalu |
| Barquin D'an | Bith | Klor'Dak VII | Kloo Horn |
| Doda Bodanawieedo | Rodian | Rodia | Rodian Slitherhorn |
| Joh Yowza | Yuzzum | Endor | male vocalist |
| Rappertunie | Shawda Ubb | Manpha | Growdi/Harmonique |
| Greeata | Rodian | Rodia | backup singer |
| Lyn Me | Twi'lek | Ryloth | backup singer |
| Rystáll | near human | unknown | backup singer |
| Ak-rev | Weequay | Sriluur | drums |
| Umpass-stay | Klatooinan | Klatooine | drums |
In reality, the band was originally a trio. When George Lucas rereleased his "Special Editions" of the Star Wars trilogy, he digitally inserted extra effects and aliens, including the above additional musicians. They have a CD! Well, a CD single.
