The Best Rock Musical Songs of All Time

A look at the best rock musical songs of all time according to Billboard Magazine.

“Rent”

“Rent” is a musical with music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson. The musical is loosely based on Giacomo Puccini’s opera La Bohème. It tells the story of a group of Bohemian artists and musicians struggling to make ends meet in New York City’s East Village in the late 1980s. The musical won several Tony Awards, including the Tony Award for Best Musical, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

“Rent” has become one of the most popular rock musicals of all time, and its songs have been covered by many artists. Below are some of the best “Rent” songs of all time.

-“Seasons of Love”
-“Take Me or Leave Me”
-“Out Tonight”
-“Another Day”
-“I’ll Cover You”
-“Without You”

“Wicked”

“Wicked” is a classic rock musical that has transcended generations. The songs from the musical have become timeless anthems that are still performed today. Here is a list of the best “Wicked” songs of all time:

1. “Defying Gravity”
2. “The Wizard and I”
3. ” Popular”
4. “I’m Not That Girl”
5. “As Long As You’re Mine”
6. “No One Mourns the Wicked”
7. “For Good”

“The Rocky Horror Show”

“The Rocky Horror Show” is a rock musical with music, lyrics and a book by Richard O’Brien. It tells the story of a newly engaged couple whose car breaks down in the rain near a castle where they seek help from the madcap occupants. “The Rocky Horror Show” has been running continuously since its debut on Broadway in 1975, and there have been numerous productions both in the United States and internationally. The musical has spawned several films, television shows and a vast array of merchandise.

“The Phantom of the Opera”

“The Phantom of the Opera” is a classic rock musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on the novel by Gaston Leroux. The musical tells the story of the Phantom, a masked man who lives in the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera House, and his obsession with the beautiful soprano Christine Daaé.

The Phantom of the Opera has been thrilling audiences for over 30 years and is one of the most successful musicals of all time. The show has earned numerous awards, including seven Tony Awards, three Olivier Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards.

The Phantom of the Opera features some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre history, including “The Music of the Night,” “All I Ask of You,” and “Think of Me.” These songs are unforgettable and have been loved by generations of fans.

“Les Miserables”

“Les Miserables” is a song from the rock musical of the same name. The song is sung by the character of Jean Valjean, who is fleeing from the police. The song is a powerful ballad that tells the story of Valjean’s escape and his determination to start anew.

“Jesus Christ Superstar”

“Jesus Christ Superstar” is a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. The musical is based on the Gospels’ accounts of the last week of Jesus’ life, beginning with the preparations for the arrival of Jesus and his disciples in Jerusalem and ending with his crucifixion.

The musical has been ranked as one of the greatest rock musicals of all time. It has been praised for its use of rock music to create a powerful and moving story about Jesus Christ.

“Hair”

“Hair” is a rock musical with a book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni, and music by Galt MacDermot. A product of the counterculture and sexual revolution of the late 1960s, several of its songs became anthems of the anti-Vietnam War peace movement. The musical’s profanity, its depiction of the use of illegal drugs, its treatment of sexuality, its irreverence for the American flag, and its depiction of the Vietnam War were controversial at the time.

“CATS”

Most musical theatre enthusiasts would agree that “CATS” is one of the best rock musicals of all time. The songs are catchy, the story is engaging, and the overall tone of the show is light and fun. Here are some of the best “CATS” songs of all time:

-“Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats”
-“The Naming of Cats”
-“The Jellicle Ball”
-“Macavity: The Mystery Cat”
-“Mr. Mistoffelees”
-“Memory”

“The Who’s Tommy”

“The Who’s Tommy” is a rock musical by the English rock band The Who, based on their 1969 album Tommy. It was written by Pete Townshend and directed and designed by Des McAnuff. The musical premiered in May 1972 at the New London Theatre, before transferring to several other venues and returning to the New London Theatre in April 1974.

The plot is loosely based on the Lewis Carroll novel Through the Looking-Glass, and centres on a young boy named Tommy Walker who becomes deaf, dumb, and blind following a traumatic event. As he grows older he starts to become more aware of his surroundings and develops into a pinball champion. The final scenes see Tommy gaining his sight and hearing, and becoming healed of his trauma.

The musical features some of the band’s most well-known songs including “I Can’t Explain”, “See Me Feel Me/Listening to You”, “Pinball Wizard”, “Amazing Journey/Sparks”, “We’re Not Gonna Take It”, and “I Can See for Miles”.

“Little Shop of Horrors”

“Little Shop of Horrors” is a rock musical with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman. The story follows a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh. The show was first staged in 1982, and the movie version came out in 1986. The following are some of the best songs from the “Little Shop of Horrors” musical.

-“Skid Row (Downtown)”
-“Somewhere That’s Green”
-“Feed Me (Git It)”
-” Suddenly, Seymour”
-“The Phony Littler Orphan Annie”
-“Captain Hook’s Waltz”
-“Suppertime”
-“Finale Ultimo (Don’t Feed the Plants)”