Billy Strings Covers Iconic Jackass Theme "If You're Gonna Be Dumb, You Gotta Be Tough"
Billy Strings performs "If You're Gonna Be Dumb, You Gotta Be Tough," the anthem penned by Johnny Knoxville's cousin, Roger Alan Wade, and featured in every Jackass film.
Billy Strings has dipped back into nostalgia by releasing a cover of “If You’re Gonna Be Dumb, You Gotta Be Tough,” a song by Johnny Knoxville’s cousin, Roger Alan Wade. Stream it below.
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The track has appeared in every Jackass film, with other versions by Smut Peddlers, Karen O, and Starcrawler. Jackass: Best and Last , the final movie in the franchise, is set to crash into theaters on June 26th.
Meanwhile, Strings is on the mend after breaking his leg in April while skateboarding backstage. He will resume touring in July and is scheduled to remain on the road through December. You can get tickets here .
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_Originally reported by [Consequence](https://consequence.net/2026/06/billy-strings-covers-jackass-theme-song/)._
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