What Music is in Rock of Ages?
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We take a look at the soundtrack for the Broadway musical Rock of Ages, and explore what music is featured in the show.
Music of the 60s and 70s
The musical Rock of Ages is set in 1987, but features music from the 1960s and 1970s. The show includes hits from bands like Journey, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, Poison, Styx, Asia, Whitesnake and more.
Music of the 80s
Rock of Ages features a mix of classic 80s hits and original songs composed for the show. The show’s original music was composed by Daivd Bryan and Justin Currie, with the majority of the classic rock songs coming from hair bands of the 1980s.
The full list of music featured in Rock of Ages includes:
“Sister Christian” – Night Ranger
“We Built This City” – Starship
“I Wanna Know What Love Is” – Foreigner
“Here I Go Again” – Whitesnake
“Can’t Fight This Feeling” – REO Speedwagon
“Don’t Stop Believin’” – Journey
“Hit Me With Your Best Shot” – Pat Benatar
“The Final Countdown” – Europe
“Wanted Dead or Alive” – Bon Jovi
“I Hate Myself For Lovin’ You” – Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
“Cum On Feel The Noize” – Quiet Riot
“Renegade” – Styx
“We’re Not Gonna Take It” – Twisted Sister
“Any Way You Want It” – Journey
“Can’t Fight This Feeling” – REO Speedwagon
“We Built This City” – Starship
“Here I Go Again” on my Own- Whitesnake
Music of the 90s
Rock of Ages is a Broadway musical that features the music of many popular bands from the 1980s, including Journey, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, and more. The show is set in 1987 on the Sunset Strip, and tells the story of a small-town girl who falls in love with a big-city rocker.
The music of the 1990s was very eclectic, and featured a wide variety of genres. Pop music was dominated by boy bands and girl groups, while alternative rock, grunge, and hip hop also rose to prominence. Some of the most popular artists of the decade included Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Green Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and No Doubt.
Music of the 2000s
Rock of Ages is a fun, feel-good musical that celebrates the great rock hits of the 1980s. If you grew up in that decade, or are a fan of classic rock, you’ll love this show! The Broadway production features songs by some of the biggest names in rock ‘n’ roll, including Bon Jovi, Journey, Poison, and Def Leppard.
Here’s a complete list of all the songs in Rock of Ages:
“Don’t Stop Believin'” – Journey
“We Built This City” – Starship
“The Final Countdown” – Europe
“Any Way You Want It” – Journey
“Hurts So Good” – John Mellencamp
“Heaven” – Bryan Adams
“I Wanna Know What Love Is” – Foreigner
“Here I Go Again” – Whitesnake
“Can’t Fight This Feeling” – REO Speedwagon
“(Anything For) Love” – Meat Loaf
“(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life” – Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
Music of the 2010s
Rock of Ages is a 2012 American musical comedy-drama film directed by Adam Shankman. The film is based on the 2006 rock jukebox Broadway musical Rock of Ages by Chris D’Arienzo. It features an ensemble cast that includes Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Tom Cruise, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Alec Baldwin, Russell Brand and Paul Giamatti.
The film includes songs from Pat Benatar, Journey, Poison, Foreigner, Twisted Sister, Starship, Whitesnake and Def Leppard.
Classic rock
Rock of Ages is a musical built around classic rock songs from the 1980s. All of the songs are by real bands that were popular during that time period. The full list of songs in the show is available on the Rock of Ages website, but some of the most popular tunes include:
-Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey
-We Built This City by Starship
-Here I Go Again by Whitesnake
-Can’t Fight This Feeling by REO Speedwagon
-The Final Countdown by Europe
If you’re a fan of classic rock from the 1980s, then you’ll love Rock of Ages. The show is full of all of the hits that you know and love, and it’s sure to get you up out of your seat and dancing in the aisle.
Hard rock
Rock of Ages is a 2012 American musical comedy-drama film directed by Adam Shankman. The film is based on the 2006 rock jukebox Broadway musical Rock of Ages by Chris D’Arienzo. It features songs from 1980s hard rock band Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Journey, Poison and Twisted Sister.
Heavy metal
The musical, Rock of Ages, is a love letter to the great hair bands of the 1980s. The show features classic hits from Poison, Whitesnake, Starship, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, Journey, Joan Jett, and more. If you love eighties metal, then this show is for you!
Punk rock
Rock of Ages is a 2012 American musical comedy-drama film directed by Adam Shankman and based on the 2006 rock jukebox Broadway musical Rock of Ages by Chris D’Arienzo. The film stars Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Tom Cruise, Mary J. Blige, Alec Baldwin, and Russell Brand. The film features songs from 1980s rock bands, including Journey, Styx, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, Foreigner, Cheap Trick, Poison and Twister Sister.
Indie rock
Rock of Ages features indie rock music from the 1980s.
