Ugly Kid Joe is an American hard rock band from Isla Vista, California. The band's name spoofs that of another band, Pretty Boy Floyd. Ugly Kid Joe's sound includes a range of styles, including rock, glam metal, hard rock and heavy metal.

After releasing three full-length albums and touring extensively throughout the 1990s, Ugly Kid Joe disbanded in 1997, and reformed in mid-2010. They also plan to release an EP sometime in 2012.